Only one lawmaker voted against the 53-billion dollar budget that the legislature approved in the session. That “no” vote was Danny McCormick; the Oil City Republican representative explained his decision during an interview on KEEL Radio in Shreveport…
The legislature passed several bills aimed at strengthening elections in Louisiana. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says among them is one that calls for a procedural election audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor every four years.
Cleco has begun the process of finding a new owner, notifying the Louisiana Public Service Commission as required. This move was expected, as Cleco’s 2016 private equity buyout included plans for a future sale. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson says the announcement didn’t come as a surprise.
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LSU’s vice president for agriculture is settling into his role as interim president of the university. Matt Lee says there is real clarity in the five focal areas that include agriculture, biomedical research, coastal research, defense and cybersecurity, and energy.
Cut 14 (10) “…differentiator for us.”
Lee is filling the role as LSU conducts a national search to replace former President William Tate.