A state appeals court rules Governor John Bel Edwards is unable to put an executive order in place that protects LGBT individuals who work for the state from discrimination, harassment or dismissal. It’s a legal victory for state Attorney General Jeff Landry. Landry has argued the governor exceeded his authority. Edwards says there’s no place for discrimination in Louisiana.

Open enollment is underway for those indivduals who need to purchase or change a health insurance policy with the online marketplace that was set up by the Affordable Care Act. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon offers these tips…
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Open enrollment ends 45 days earlier this time, so on December 15th. For more information visit healthcare.gov.

The 24-billion-dollar acquisition of Level 3 Communications by Monroe based CenturyLink is now complete. CenturyLink Spokesperson Ann Marie Sartor says this merger will allow them to expand in the US, and overseas:
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CenturyLink’s corporate headquarters will remain in Monroe as they must do so based on a state contract that runs through 2020.
According to a poll from Morning Consult, Louisiana’s junior US Senator John Kennedy ranks as the 39th most popular Senator in the country, while Bill Cassidy ranks 62nd. Both have approval ratings around 50-percent. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley is not surprised Republican Caucus leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was ranked least popular…
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders ranked as the most popular.