Come Friday, the Independent Party will officially cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana.
Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s office says on Friday, people who registered as “Independent” will have their affiliations changed to “No Party.” This way, they’ll be able to vote in either a Republican or a Democratic closed primary of their choice.
Medicaid enrollment in Louisiana is back to pre-pandemic levels. Enrollment peaked at about two-million in 2023 when states were prohibited from removing people during the COVID pandemic. PAR President Steven Procopio says the numbers took a U-turn when eligibility checks resumed two years ago.
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The LSU Tigers report for fall camp today, and WWL’s Mike Detillier broke down the roster on Tiger Rag Radio. Kace Kieschnick reports.
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With dangerously hot temperatures choking the state this week, electric providers say they’re ready. In the New Orleans area, the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator says it has enough capacity to meet the demand. MISO took heat back in May for a surprise blackout that left about 100-thousand Entergy customers in the dark.