The Louisiana Attorney General’s office will argue in federal court in Lafayette today that President Biden’s executive order that prevents new oil and gas lease sales on public land should be lifted. Landry says the state is ready to make a strong argument the President is acting beyond the scope of his authority…
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The Biden administration says it’s only a temporary pause as his administration reviews how oil and gas production is contributing to climate change.

The 2021 regular legislative session ends today. A session that saw a change in attitudes regarding marijuana. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says while legislation to legalize recreational marijuana use did not pass, legislators approved a bill that takes jail time away as a punishment for those caught with a small quantity of pot…
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Bobby Jindal turns 50 years old today. Erik Piccoli has more on the former governor who is keeping a low profile…
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Mike Noel has stepped down as Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board Chairman after spending less than one year on the job. Noel was set to be confirmed by the Louisiana Senate, but his resignation came right before he was set to appear before a Senate committee, where he would likely face questions about Ronald Greene’s death. Noel was the number two official in State Police when Green died in L-S-P custody.