Dear Rusty: I was recently approved for my Social Security disability benefits. Will I still be able to get my widow’s benefits when I turn 60, which is right around the corner? Or do I lose those because I am disabled?
As the United States moves to pull together the racial divide that has widened significantly in recent months, Louisiana has joined the cause by working to absolve itself of sins of the past.
If it seems like we just went through an early voting period, that’s because we did. But now that the July 11 presidential primary is over and the Aug. 15 referendum on a proposed school sales tax and parish fire district renewal is just a few weeks away, it’s time to early vote again.
A few months ago, the word “masks” would have conjured up thoughts of criminals, ninjas or Halloween costumes. Now, thanks to COVID-19 and Gov. John Bel Edwards’ new mandate, it’s the most common topic in the state.
Republicans just a few weeks ago were scouring major cities across the country to find a new location for their national convention, scheduled for mid-August. The GOP had originally planned to congregate in Charlotte, North Carolina, but the governor set extremely strict standards for any type of large gathering. President Trump seems dead set on going to a more friendly environment.
The Ruston Daily Leader understands why Gov. John Bel Edwards last week vetoed a major bill on car insurance that had been amended too quickly in its rush to approval in the regular session of the Legislature.
