With a great need for national unity, the Olympics approach

It is oppressively hot in most of the U.S. and certainly here in Louisiana. We are also in the midst of an acrimonious presidential race, now exacerbated by the assassination attempt of Pres. Trump (which I will address next week).

Project Celebration offers help for domestic violence survivors

Domestic Violence (DV) which encompasses intimate partner violence, refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm done to an individual by a current or former partner or spouse.DV is associated with a range of physical and mental health effects.

Legislative leadership issues statement on Trump shooting

Senate President Cameron Henry joins Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier in responding to this evening’s shooting of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.“We, as leaders of the Louisiana Legislature, stand together in strong condemnation of the recent act of violence against President...

First Lady Sharon Landry and LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto tour BASF

The employees at the BASF Facility were excited to receive a visit from the First Lady Sharon Landry at the invitation of Secretary Aurelia Giacometto, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for a tour of industry.

Pray for America

The tragic event in Pennsylvania on Saturday reveals the depths of hate in our beloved country. America needs God.Today’s message is a call for a return to prayer, faith in God, and forgiveness.Dear God, you are our safe place. Yours is the presence that will never leave us to fend for ourselves.

Thousands of Louisiana workers set to gain bonus benefits

In a move aimed at bolstering worker protections nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a significant update to overtime pay regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).This update comes amidst concerns that the previous salary threshold of $684 per week ($35,568 annually)...

Louisiana courts first ruled when a president is above the law

These days, it’s hard to find a political controversy on the national stage that does not, in some way, involve Louisiana.

Louisiana State Fair

Every state in the U. S. has a state fair. Within the states, there is an annual county fair. As a 4-H’er, I had the opportunity to attend the State Fair in Shreveport, Louisiana. Aside from visiting the agriculture and animal exhibits, there was ample fun.

Recent Supreme Court decisions will help restore constitutional order

Two recent U. S. Supreme Court cases will help return our national government to the correct constitutional order.

New state climatologist will work under a partnership with GOHSEP and LSU

Governor Landry announced July 3 that Jay Grymes will be the new State Climatologist. Under this new agreement, GOHSEP and LSU have entered into a partnership. Climatologist Jay Grymes will be a GOHSEP employee reporting directly to GOHSEP and Governor Landry.