Councilmembers not in opposition to Charter change

In response to the “Clarkson and Head Both Oppose at-Large Charter Change” article published October 15, 2012, we would like to clarify that we are

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Roadblocks to patient access to medications

Louisiana residents who rely on Medicaid: Your new Bayou Health Managed Care plan may not cover your medicines.

Social Security keeps 30 percent of retired African Americans from poverty
Although many Americans are living longer, a new public policy analysis reveals that a disproportionate number of older people are also living in poverty – particularly if they are a ... Recognizing and dealing with voter intimidation
Thanks for publishing the article “Stronger state protections needed to prevent voter intimidation,” by Sue Sturgis. Here is a brief reminder of what voter intimidation is, along with some solutions ... The value of public broadcasting
I was very sorry to hear Gover­nor Romney’s comment about his desire to eliminate federal funding for public television. He especially targeted our children’s programming. This is not a ... Just call me ‘Black’
Dr. Ralph Bunche, the recipient of the 1950 Nobel Prize for Peace, referred to himself as Negro or Black. Dr. Bunche died before the term “African-American” became commonly used to ... Louisiana not a priority
It has become obvious to me that Bobby Jindal sees Louisiana in his rear-view mirror. That’s a real shame. Our state has problems in every direction—crumbling roads and bridges, colleges facing ... Justice Bernette Johnson
To include but not limited to- Judge Yvonne Hughes, Judge C. Hunter King, Judge Sonia Spears..., Remember those names? They’re all African- Americans who received timely and swift disciplinary actions ... Supreme Court decision
The League is very pleased with the Supreme Court’s de­ci­sion upholding the Afford­able Care Act (ACA). The decision in Florida v. HHS was surprising but deeply important because it ... Public participation needed on medicaid drug access
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is completing a series of public hearings in Baton Rouge and New Orleans next week about the new pharmacy benefit available through the ...
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