The famous California gold rush in 1849 was caused by dreams of vast fortunes made by just wandering around and picking up nuggets — something like picking up pecans in the fall.
Everything from paper and personnel to polling and postage will cost campaigns more money during the current election cycle and in the next.
Since the announcement that Franklin Foundation Hospital will soon be known as Bayou Bend Health System, one of the main concerns raised has been the cost associated with the rebranding effort.
A few weeks ago, I reported the oft-told story that the Mowata community in Acadia Parish got its name because nobody could find a board long enough to print the original name of Morewater.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow assumed elected office 17 months ago, just enough time to find out where the House of Representatives keeps its office supplies.
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