Opinions

How old is too old to be in public office?

Age has never seemed to be such a big issue in American politics. Do we let our elected officials stay in office way too long? Should there be restrictions as to when older politicians must step down? Or should we just let the voters decide as to when someone is too old to serve?

REMEMBER THIS?

In 1966, 21-year-old Wayne Anthony Allwine began working in the mailroom at Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif.. For three years, Wayne sorted and delivered mail in the studio.

Louisiana ACLU testifies at special session on crime

Over 15 bills were heard Feb. 22 during the first day of committee hearings for the special legislative session on crime.To fast track their passage, House Republicans suspended rules on proposed bills that could potentially add millions to Louisiana’s state budget.

Why the Blue Cross sale failed

Blue Cross, Blue Shield is Louisiana’s largest health insurer, and one of the state’s largest employers. A major effort was undertaken by the Blue Cross Board to sell the whole system to a company called Elevance Health located in Indianapolis Indiana.

The Good News

Reading Proverbs 4:26 brought to mind my childhood experience with a cluster of briars along the banks of Cane River.“Watch the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established.

Cassidy releases troubling report on child literacy

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a report outlining the severity of declining child literacy in the United States and its long-term effects.

COMMON SENSE

So have you been following the antics of your congressmen in Louisiana recently?Oh yeah, we all read were they had a huge gathering. in Washington DC last week. Lots of partying.

Landry names Susan Bourgeois as Secretary of LED

During the recent Committee of 100 Breakfast, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Susan Bonnett Bourgeois will serve as the Secretary of the Department of Louisiana Economic Development (LED).“I am excited to announce that Susan Bourgeois will lead the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.