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Its No Joke Is Launched To Battle Sexism
Its No Joke Is Launched To Battle Sexism
Its No Joke Is Launched To Battle Sexism
In light of the insensitive comments about strippers from one lawmaker on the floor of the house, and the fact that they dovetailed so closely with the failure of the equal pay for women bill said house was debating that same week, New Orleans Rep. Hel...
Kenny Havard Says Chippendales Need To Be Skinny Too
Kenny Havard Says Chippendales Need To Be Skinny Too
Kenny Havard Says Chippendales Need To Be Skinny Too
Everybody makes mistakes. George Washington's defense of New York. Van Halen hiring that guy from Extreme. The Honey Boo Boo show. But the trick is, when you you've made a mistake, first you admit it, and then you take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again. Do ...
Tax Holidays Over For Now
Tax Holidays Over For Now
Tax Holidays Over For Now
Remember when our elected officials were public figures we all knew and recognized? We knew their names and faces,at least, unlike now. NOW, they remain anonymous because when people ask them what they do they say things like "...doorman at a strip club...''...
Louisiana Gets It Right!
Louisiana Gets It Right!
Louisiana Gets It Right!
This bill I have so frequently written on that would expand the number of conditions that medical marijuana can be prescribed for is headed to the Governors desk to be signed! This will be a boon for those who suffer from cancer, HIV, epiplepsy, Crohn's Disease and more. Sen...
Alcohol Tax Increase Pouring Into Louisiana
Alcohol Tax Increase Pouring Into Louisiana
Alcohol Tax Increase Pouring Into Louisiana
It's no joke, beginning April 1st folks here in Louisiana will pay one to two cents more per serving of alcohol as our state tax on booze jumps from 14th highest in the nation to somewhere near the top ten. The tax increase, which is permanent and has no expiration date, is expected to bring in $5 million dollars between April 1st and June 30th alone. Joh...