11:30 LRN Newscast

Early voting is underway in the December 7th election. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s office says what’s unique about this early voting period is that it goes straight through Thanksgiving; and as such, there are some days when the polls will be closed.

Cut 3 (11) “…their voice heard.” 

Early voting ends Saturday, November 30th.

The Alliance for Affordable Energy has voiced concerns about the Meta data center project near Monroe. Executive Director Logan Burke argues that the facility contradicts the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and could impose significant costs on Louisiana ratepayers.

Cut 11 (11) “…it isn’t necessary.”

Entergy claims the data center would bring jobs and economic benefits to the region.

Governor Landry had some choice words about the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. Speaking before the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, Landry said the project would destroy Coastal Louisiana’s culture.

Cut 8 (14) “…to oyster fish.”

Amanda Moore, the senior director of the gulf program for the National Wildlife Federation, disagrees with Landry’s assertion that the project would destroy the culture of Coastal Louisiana and says without it, communities along the coast would be more vulnerable.

Cut 10 (13) “…from storm surge.”

The project broke ground last year but has been stalled by litigation at both the state and federal levels.