The Supreme Court has lifted a hold placed on Louisiana congressional maps thus opening the door for the maps to be redrawn. The order means lower court proceedings on the case can continue. The Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit will rule if the maps need to be redrawn to add a second majority-black district. The Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to return the issue to the lower court is on the heels of a 5-4 ruling that Alabama’s congressional maps must be redrawn.
The Tigers say yesterday’s thrashing in game two of the college world series championship round, is behind them and they are ready for game three tonight at 6pm. Centerfielder Dylan Crews says following the final out in Sunday’s loss, they moved on to today’s game…
Cut 14 (13) “…game for tomorrow”
The final score Sunday was 24 to 4.
Senator Bill Cassidy, Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins, and Democratic lawmakers from New Jersey have filed legislation they say will make flood insurance affordable again. Cassidy says flood insurance is a necessity in south Louisiana and it has become unaffordable…
Cut 7 (12) “…nation’s economy.”
The legislation would provide vouchers to low- and moderate-income homeowners if their premiums become too expensive.
Legislation to create a crime prevention district in and around LSU’s campus has been signed by the governor. Bill author, Baton Rouge Representative Barbara Freiberg says the district goes to a vote and once favorable a board will be appointed, and board members decide how security will be implemented.