Louisiana

History Matters: Louisiana's public school textbooks trace back to Huey Long's politics

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:35:00 +0000

It's Law Week in Shreveport-Bossier. Commentator Gary Joiner has a profile of a Winnfield, La., native who started practicing law at the tender age of 21, and went on to espouse public education during his political tenure.

Report says thousands of Louisianans could qualify for insurance subsidies

Kate Archer Kent — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:01:28 +0000

A new report estimates that nearly 353,000 Louisianans will be eligible for federal subsidies to offset the cost of a health insurance premium, making coverage affordable for lower-income families when the new health care law takes effect next year. But the head of the Louisiana Consumer Healthcare Coalition finds that many residents don’t understand how these "premium tax credits" work. Moriba Karamoko said even the word “tax” in the name has a very chilling effect.

History Matters: Keep the memory of Louisiana's ghost towns alive

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:03:42 +0000

Commentator Gary Joiner explores abandoned towns -- from Rum Center to Fischer -- and explains why their history matters.

History Matters: On Louisiana's lottery madness

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:35:00 +0000

Commentator Gary Joiner take an historic look at the lottery in Louisiana.

History Matters: On the source of cotton

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:01:08 +0000

Commentator Gary Joiner explores the history of cotton production and its connection to Louisiana.