If Louisianans want better roads and bridges, DOTD will need an additional $700 million a year. That’s according to Secretary Shawn Wilson, who says one of the recommendations on the table is to raise the gas tax. He says currently the average Louisianan only pays $108 a year in gas taxes…:
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He says Louisiana hasn’t adjusted its transportation revenue stream in nearly 30 years.

A lawmaker from Covington says he plans to bring a bill for the regular session that would make it easier to recall a politician. Representative Paul Hollis feels instead of 33% of a jurisdiction’s signatures required, it should be based on how many people voted. Secretary of State Tom Schedler is open to altering the formula for removing corrupt leaders from office…:
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A 56-year-old woman is being hailed as a hero after jumping on a man who was attacking a Baton Rouge police officer….:
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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said the All-Star weekend in New Orleans was huge for the city. He says the event generated millions of dollars for The Big Easy, and pointed out that it’s incredible they were able to host such a major sporting occasion even as parades rolled and tornado disaster recovery underway in New Orleans East. An estimated 300,000 people flocked to New Orleans this weekend.