The full House takes up a bill today that would prohibit you from holding a cell phone while driving. Jennifer Smith, the C-E-O of Stop-distractions-dot-org is pushing for this legislation…
15 other states and Washington D.C. currently have a similar law.
An LSU survey shows Louisianans have a favorable view of their local media. Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says 78 percent of those polled said they trust their local media’s information a lot, or some. He says maintaining trust between the media and public is critical for preserving the system of governance.
Today is the final day to file your 2017 federal tax returns. A recent survey found 53-percent of Louisianans wait until the very end to do so, the most of any state. Retired New Orleans CPA Ted Stacey says those who procrastinate can make costly mistakes as they rush to file…
Louisiana state taxes need to be filed by May 15.
The Pelicans can take a commanding two games to none series lead tonight when New Orleans faces Portland in Game 2 of their best of seven playoff series. New Orleans won Game 1 on Saturday night and have had two off days to get ready for tonight’s game. Head Coach Alvin Gentry says he’ll take the extra rest….
Tip off is set for 9:30pm.