Governor John Bel Edwards says he does NOT see recreational marijuana becoming legal anytime soon. But he does support the legislation by Parks Senator Fred Mills that would expand the list of diseases covered under the medical marijuana law…:
CUT 12 (07) “medical conditions”
Mills’ bill has already passed out of the Senate and is awaiting approval by the full House.

More than 35% of Americans will be taking mom out to eat for Mother’s Day, making it the most popular Holiday of the year to visit a restaurant. Louisiana Restaurant Association spokesperson Erica Burns says both fine dining and every day establishments will book up quickly Sunday…:
Cut 8 (09) “at night”
Burns says Valentine’s Day is the next biggest holiday where people go out to eat.

Lawmakers are facing an uphill climb with one month left in the regular legislative session. That’s according to Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com who says the top priority is passing a balanced budget with a 600 million dollar shortfall before June 6th. He doesn’t see the minimum wage increase bill gaining much traction in the coming weeks…:
CUT 5 (10) “budget crunch”
The legislature is expected to comb through the proposed budget on Monday and present it to the full House.

Governor John Bel Edwards is delivering the commencement address at the Northwestern State University graduation ceremony this morning. His office says the governor will then visit a school then meet with elected officials in Natchitoches before heading back to Baton Rouge.

And the Powerball jackpot tomorrow night is once again one of the largest in history. $415 million dollars will be up for grabs, with a $267 million dollar cash value.