The uninsured rate for adults dropped from 21.7% to 17.2% since the ACA began accepting applications in 2014 according to a Times Picayune article of 2/25. Louisiana's enrollments in the ACA 2015 plans were up to 184,532, close to 83,000 more than in 2014.
The ACA is working in Louisiana despite the obstacles thrown up by governor Bobby Jindal It is another case of a federal program that was made available and is working. Like Jindal, other governors across America have failed to address the uninsured issue themselves inside their own states. The federal government is also doing right for Louisiana by enforcing federal laws that cover the BP oil spill. A federal judge will be issuing his ruling soon as to how much BP is assessed for the spillage.
On the other hand, Jindal and the Louisiana legislature has failed to enforce state laws to recover the environmental damage oil, gas and pipeline companies caused to Louisiana's marshes, wet lands and coastal areas. They even opposed the Levee Board's law suit. Serious public officals are lackingt when it comes to enforcement of state laws. And because of that lacking, the public has been and will continue to pay the price. Those who read "PolitiDose" understand how this writer feels about the importance of having serious elected officials at the helm.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
