After Losing $248 Million, LA Health Dept. Rebrands as a Nonprofit to Better Reflect Lack of Oversight
After an audit flagged $248 million in undocumented Medicaid spending, the Louisiana Department of Health announced it would rebrand as a nonprofit—citing its long-running tradition of ignoring federal requirements, submitting inaccurate reports, and failing basic oversight practices as justification.
LADOTD Leases Florida Blvd. at Rushmore Intersection to Jeep For Off Road Testing
LADOTD has struck a deal with Chrysler to turn the intersection of Florida and Rushmore into a Jeep Wrangler proving ground. Engineers will monitor suspensions while local residents watch from a safe distance, relieved they’re no longer the guinea pigs.
City of Baton Rouge Launches “Adopt-a-Pothole” Program, Includes Party Permit and 10×10 Pop Up
Baton Rouge’s latest revenue strategy involves leasing potholes for birthday parties and football tailgates. Officials say it’s cheaper than fixing them, and proceeds will be used to cover deficits left by the last administration. Attorney Gordon McKernan has even offered to sponsor potholes in exchange for tagged selfies with his yard signs.
New Proposal Would Replace Inspection Stickers With Front-End Alignment Checks
Louisiana lawmakers are floating a bill to replace traditional vehicle inspections with monthly alignment checkups—because at this point, if your wheels are still straight, you’re already a survivor of the state’s infrastructure gauntlet.