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USDA announces approval of D-SNAP for Louisiana hurricane disaster areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that low-income Louisiana residents in eight parishes (Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, ... Read more
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1 in 5 every people in Louisiana relies on food stamps, report finds
Roughly 20% of all Louisiana residents received financial assistance to buy food through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ... Read more
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Compensation rate increase for veterans with disabilities, survivors proposed
Federal legislation has been proposed, led in part by a North Carolina congressman, to increase the rates of ... Read more
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For 12th consecutive year, same audit issue for state department
A recently released audit found numerous issues with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services’ stewardship of ... Read more
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May Guide To Community News
APPLAUSE In March, the Lafayette International Center Foundation, which serves as the Lafayette International Center’s advisory board, announced ... Read more
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Warning signs of undiagnosed dementia are often missed by family
Dear Annie: I’m writing in response to the letter from “Brokenhearted Grandma,” whose husband grew angry and controlling ... Read more
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Formerly incarcerated people in Louisiana could soon access higher education funds
A Louisiana House committee advanced a bill Wednesday to expand who can access a financial aid program for ... Read more
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5 higher education bills to follow in Louisiana’s legislative session
Of the more than 1,000 bills filed for Louisiana’s regular legislative session, dozens would have far-reaching implications for ... Read more
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Geezers, Floozies, and Valentines
It was 50 years ago, on Valentine’s Day, that my soon-to-be wife and I went out on our ... Read more
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How retirees can do good and get a reliable income
If you like the idea of guaranteed income in retirement and are charitably inclined, you may want to ... Read more