Louisiana: The "New" Mississippi

[Storm96]

Louisiana is the worst state, one of the most dangerous in the nation, U.S. News rankings say

Louisiana scored dead last for the second year in a row in the annual "Best States" rankings released last week by U.S. News and World Report.

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[CEE DOG]

Republican red states love being at the bottom

 

[Gramfam92]

Republican red states love being at the bottom

Those folks say 'look at the demographics'.

 

[JROCK]

Just returned from Louisiana and the infrastructure/roads and senseless violence stand out like a sore thumb…..The racial climate leaves a lot to be desired as well. That hot tropical climate and high home insurance premiums due to weather challenges are “disturbing” issues as well…

 

[Storm96]

Those folks say 'look at the demographics'.

Whenever they try to blame it on the Black population, I refer them to west virginia

 

[EB]

When those from other southern states poke fun at Mississippi, I say that they should look at their own state first. Frankly, those from other red states outside the south should also look at their own states. Remember that Kristi Noem is the governor of South Dakota. Many of the red state politicians do not seem to be interested in solving the problems in their own state.

Whenever they try to blame it on the Black population, I refer them to west virginia

One can look at much of Appalachia outside of West Virginia.

Anyway, expect the red state politicians and voters to fight against those rankings.

 

[EB]

Not having the Ten Commandments displayed is the least of a school's problems.

 

[Gramfam92]

Not having the Ten Commandments displayed is the least of a school's problems.

This is why I have concerns about leaving any money to a public HBCU.

 

[jag4life]

Not having the Ten Commandments displayed is the least of a school's problems.

They don't give us much money anyway

 

[Storm96]

Young workers in Louisiana close to losing required lunch breaks

The Louisiana Senate approved a bill Tuesday that repeals a requirement that employers provide a lunch break to some younger workers if their work shift lasts more than five hours. House Bill 156, by Rep. Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, passed the Senate on a 26-11 vote. The Senate approved an...

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