Longtime L-A-B-I official Jim Patterson is the interim president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. And among the legislation, they plan to support when lawmakers convene next month is carbon capturing. He says while some are opposed to the issue…
Cut 11 (11) “… prevent a risk”
And he says they will also lobby against raising the minimum wage.
The newest member of the state Republican Party is the longest-serving member of the Louisiana legislature. Delhi Representative Francis Thompson was a lifelong Democrat and by joining the GOP both chambers are a Republican super majority. And for the first time, the 81-year-old will have an R beside his name on the ballot.
With the federal approval of Canadian Pacific’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern, Baton Rouge Area Foundation Vice President John Spain says passenger rail service from the capital city to New Orleans is one step closer. Spain it’s a great solution for transportation infrastructure issues.
A decision on funding to replace the bridge across the Bonne Carre Spillway is expected by the end of the year.
The LSU Lady Tigers are headed to the Sweet 16 as they defeated Michigan 66-42 in front of a loud crowd inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Angel Reese was outstanding for LSU as she had 25 points, 24 rebounds, and six blocked shots. Reese says she was hungry for a win…
The lady Tigers will play Utah on Friday.