Cost of Living & People’s Everyday Struggles

Insurance costs—especially auto and home—are a big concern, and many families feel squeezed by high premiums and systemic challenges. Despite the challenges, I see a shift—more people believe in Louisiana’s future again. I’d love to meet someone who sees that possibility, too There’s a renewed sense of cautious optimism among Louisianans. Recent polling shows more residents believe the state is heading in the right direction, especially on issues like economy and education.

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masterofyou · 70-79, M

I'm glad it might happen for you . This is what is happening in upstate New York. Of course its be going on for years..

This is what's left of the Pizza Hunt we once took our kids for a treat..

Went out of business and abandoned in place ....

BrandNewMan · M

@masterofyou Tough to see things like that in your area

HoeBag · 46-50, F

@masterofyou Hard to believe that in the 80's and 90's, Pizza Hut used to be the place to be. Fun time for the whole family, music, good food, video games, good atmosphere... For us kids it was basically a five star restaurant.

Now it is hanging by a thread.

masterofyou · 70-79, M

@HoeBag it's not just Pizza Hunt its most every industry and in New York state its an epidemic since 1962

HoeBag · 46-50, F

@masterofyou I am just guessing here but maybe because New York is too expensive to buy a house or try to run a brick and mortar business.

What happened in 62 to cause it though?

masterofyou · 70-79, M

@BrandNewMan it's been happening all over the state of New York and in Broome and Tioga County since the late 60's

masterofyou · 70-79, M

@HoeBag Taxes and the political left taxing industry out of the state up to now....

masterofyou · 70-79, M

I will be adding more in the days to come....

HoeBag · 46-50, F

@masterofyou These F'in politicians cannot stand the thought of a single dime changing hands without uncle Sam getting his share. Financially speaking, they are more crooked than the mafia.