Is Jindal Running for President?

Is Jindal Running for President?

By Joey Lehrman

In a recent story on NOLA.com, it was reported that Republican kingpin political strategist commented that Jindal would be a serious threat should he choose to run.

"I think if he wants to be a candidate he could be a really serious one," Rove said after his keynote remarks Tuesday, referring to Jindal. "He's doing a lot of things here, particularly on education reform and government reform that could translate well on the national stage."

As a native Louisiana that has over 40 years experience in public education and even more as a citizen of New Orleans, I'm not sure how excited I am to export Jindal from LA to the national forum.

What do you, my fellow readers, think of Jindal running for president?

Read more here:

http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/jindal_rove_president_2016.html

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New Hospital in New Orleans East Breaks Ground

New Hospital in New Orleans East Breaks Ground

The new $130 million New Orleans Hospital that will open in the New Orleans East neighborhood held its groundbreaking ceremonies in an historic moment since Hurricane Katrina.

"I made a commitment when I was running for mayor of New Orleans that we would rebuild New Orleans East, that everyone knew how important it was and that one of the most iconic symbols of New Orleans East would be rebuilt. And that was Methodist Hospital," said Mayor Mitch Landrieu

Residents are encouraged to follow the progress by visiting nola.gov for email updates.

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New Orleans, LA
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Eric Gordon Buys Breakfast

Eric Gordon Buys Breakfast

In the classiest move of any NBA player this season, Eric Gordon recently bought breakfast for the entire New Orleans Hornets staff (and the media too, on accident).

http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2013/01/new_orleans_hornets_guard_eric_53.html#incart_m-rpt-2

Gordon has been injured for most of the season but his return his been quickly noticed, with the Hornets winning three of the four games in which Gordon has laced up.

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New Orleans, LA
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Louisiana DMV on Veterans Blvd. to Reopen!

Louisiana DMV on Veterans Blvd. to Reopen!

As another positive sign in the ongoing restoration of the Greater New Orleans region following Hurricane Katrina, the Office of Motor Vehicles has announced the reopening of its offices on Veterans Blvd.  This is welcomed news to our East Bank residents, all of whom have had to travel across the Crescent City Connection to the only office that has been opened since the storm, which is located on the West Bank.

According to the announcement:

The new office, which will serve the east banks of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, features the latest technology in motor vehicle services to assist customers with driver's license and identification cards, road skills testing, and vehicle registration.

So I suppose get out there a stock up on DMV services, East Bank residents!

Joey Lehrman
New Orleans, LA
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Vouchers and Public Education

Vouchers in Louisiana - By Joey Lehrman

In a debate focused on a local parish but with implications for the entire state, residents, teachers, students, teachers, and parents and pressed to discuss the pros and cons of a voucher system, which uses public funds to pay private school tuition for students.  As part of the School Choice system the state has been transitioning to for the past few years, proponents suggest it provides unprecedented educational opportunities for students that would otherwise be destined to a poor education at struggling schools.  Administrators in the public system, content, however, that the system only drains more resources from an already deprived system and isn't a scalable solution for all students in the state.

http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2012/10/voucher_law_being_questioned_i.html

The most recent debate has found its way to Tangipaha Parish, where a federal judge will soon enter the dialogue.  At the very least, we must be informed!  Read on and please share your comments!

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New Orleans, LA
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Joey Lehrman and Hurricane Isaac

Joey Lehrman and Hurricane Isaac

As residents continue the recovery from Hurricane Isaac in late August, the Times Picayune is continuing its coverage of the victims in the aftermath.

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/10/hurricane_isaac_drowing_victim.html

Having lived through many of the hurricanes to impact the region over the last 50+ years, it is incredible to see how any storm, no matter the size, affects the livelihood in the Gulf Coast.

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Joey Lehrman and the Aftermath of Isaac

Joey Lehrman and the Aftermath of Isaac

While clearly not as devastating as Hurricane Katrina, the wrath of Isaac is still being felt in communities around the Gulf Coast region:

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/10/hurricane_isaac_work_continues.html#incart_river_default

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