In a somewhat surprising development, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announces he will NOT seek another term in office. Ardoin took over the SOS job in 2018, when Tom Schedler resigned. He was elected in 2019 to his own term. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says Ardoin took a lot of fire in his 5 years, including when he expanded mail-in ballots during the pandemic, which some Republicans said contributed to voter fraud in 2020…:

CUT 11  (09)        “…work environment.”

He says Ardoin may feel the job isn’t worth the grief. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder is reportedly interested in running for SOS. PSC member Mike Francis has already declared for the race.

Baton Rouge’s Metro Council will discuss a proposed ban on balloon releases; often done at prayer vigils and memorials. The issue is the balloons rise aloft, burst and fall to earth as litter. Animals can mistake them for food and choke on them. Balloons have even been blamed for power failures. Under the proposal, violators could face fines up to $250.

Former LABI president and candidate for governor Stephen Waguespack, and two political action committees (PACs) that support him are expected to report slightly over $3-million raised to help win his the election. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s a good start, but he’ll need more to edge out Jeff Landry in the October election…:

CUT 08(11)      “…make the runoff.”

The National Council on Aging spreads the word that free resources are there to assist older Americans making ends meet against the current inflation.  NCA’s Aisha Williams says there is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, Medicare Savings, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance; all available to assist seniors…:

CUT 14(10)      “…qualify for.

BenefitsCheckUp.org to know more.