February 2024 Archive
By Jacob Fischler Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House voted Thursday to approve a bill that would preempt the Biden administration’s move last month to pause new approvals for some ... Blue Cross Louisiana backs away from $2.5 billion Elevance deal
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana won’t go through with a reorganization plan that would have put the company in the hands of Elevance Health, ... As first deadline arrives, new Healthy Homes program is off to slow start
By Katie Jane Fernelius Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — In the summer of 2023, Samantha Huffman moved into a new rental in Uptown. At first, it seemed like the perfect fit for her ... Not all Louisiana teachers have received their $2,000 stipend yet, union says
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – Not every Louisiana public school teacher and support employee who expected to receive a pay hike this year has received the extra money. Historic Obesity Bill of Rights unveiled amidst surging obesity rates nationwide
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — In response to a relentless surge in obesity rates nationwide, a powerful alliance of leading consumer advocates, aging experts, and public health groups ... NFL turns to Africa to build a market beyond the US
(GIN/TriceEdneyWire.com) — By the time you read this, the Super Bowl will be over and done. As will the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. What you may not have heard ... Kenneth J. Mitchell receives SAGE Award for work with LGBTQ community
By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer A local pioneer is among a group of activists honored at the 2024 Creating Change conference held in New Orleans from January 16-24. Simply the best!
By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. (Ret.) TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist I have been blessed to know many of the best in sports. I want to remember some of them during this Black History ... Thrilling history of Black excellence in our national parks
By Audrey Peterman NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist As recipient of the National Park Conservation Association’s Centennial Leadership Award 2022 “for outstanding contribution toward ensuring our national parks are ready for their second ... Rep. Troy Nehls – Rash, brash, out of control
By Julianne Malveaux TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Republican Congressman Troy Nehls (R-Texas) attacked his colleague, St. Louis Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-Mo.), with rash, brash, and out-of-control language. It happened at the end of ...
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