A bill that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf States sailed out of a U-S House committee with little opposition. States with land-based energy production receive a substantially higher percentage of revenues than states that support offshore drilling. Congressman Garret Graves says he knows it’ll be an uphill climb for this type of legislation, but it’s off to a great start.
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Graves says 99 percent of all offshore revenue went to the feds.
The United Cajun Navy is currently in North Carolina as the area is experiencing massive flooding from Hurricane Florence. Founder of the group, Todd Terrell, says those that want to help can make donations via the United Cajun Navy’s Facebook page. He says the team is facing many challenges with the elements in the Carolinas.
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Louisiana Treasury Secretary John Schroder estimates the state will have an over 300 million dollar budget surplus from last year after revenues out performed expectations. There’s tight, constitutional limits on just how this cash can get spent, which means it can’t be dropped straight into the state general fund for this year, but Schroder says after surveying the options, he’s got a few recommendations.
The Edwards administration says any estimates before the audit is finished are premature.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a Winnsboro man had roadkill in the cooler of his restaurant and then took it home to butcher it. L-D-W-F’s Adam Einck says it’s a crime that can net you jail time.