Jim Beam, Author at American Press

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Jim Beam column:Sad story about trip to Europe

When I joined the American Press on a full-time basis in January of 1961, the late-Truman Stacey was editor. Stacey also reviewed music and books ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:18 am

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Jim Beam column: Budget cuts don’t get job done

The Louisiana Legislature passes laws and state agencies are charged with enforcing those laws. Unfortunately, some of the laws they passed during three sessions earlier ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 7:06 am

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Jim Beam column: Health care cut unbelievable

Can you believe the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is thinking about cutting daycare for medically fragile children, health care for disabled adults and programs ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, September 7, 2024 6:24 am

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Jim Beam column:Tax reform ‘tough nut to crack’

What can Louisiana do to reform what many consider to be one of the most complex tax systems in the country? Three state legislators and ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 6:17 am

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Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage

While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, August 31, 2024 6:45 am

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Jim Beam column:GOP is changing voting laws

When it comes to presidential elections, swing states have stolen the thunder from other states. In the 2020 presidential election, the swing states were Arizona, ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 6:13 am

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Jim Beam column:Medical trailer will save lives

Some 4,600 residents in 10 counties and parishes in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are going to be tested for heart disease — testing that ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, August 24, 2024 6:39 am

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Louisiana America 250: Group poised to tell of state’s role in American Revolution

The United States will celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and an organization called Louisiana America 250 will help tell this state’s involvement ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:18 am

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Jim Beam column: Flood insurance costs rising

The cost of my National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage has doubled over the last six years. However, it’s still affordable. Unfortunately, the same thing ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 6:59 am

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Jim Beam column:Leave new bridge money alone

The Louisiana Legislature faces a $587 million shortfall for the 2025-26 fiscal year and has some alternatives for closing the gap. One of those alternatives ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:37 am

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