Carnival season ramps up today, but threatening weather could put a damper on things. Some areas of the state could see a couple of inches of rain. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says knows that will not dampen the spirit of the many who visit the state for Louisiana’s largest celebration….
Even though it will seem gloomy, above normal temperatures will remain, which state climatologist Barry Keim says will help it to feel more like spring…
The Endymion Krewe has announced that the largest parade in New Orleans, will roll at 4:30 this afternoon rain or shine.
Governor John Bel Edwards has called for a special session to start on February 19th. The 17-day special session is being called to address a one-billion-dollar fiscal cliff facing the state starting July 1st when a one-cent sales tax drops off the books. He wants to change the budget and tax policy, while the GOP says the Governor’s excessive spending needs to stop and no new taxes are necessary.
Attorney General Jeff Landry filed a lawsuit against the Corps of Engineers alleging that the Corps expanded the Intracoastal Waterway in Vermillion Parish beyond the borders set in a 1920s agreement. He says even though there are agreements that allow states to construct new waterways, Landry says those states wouldn’t have allowed the Corp to over expand…
The Governor says he’ll review the suit, but is concerned Landry did not consult with him, or the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.