Public discussion began this morning in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on approving a new Congressional district map. So far much of the discussion has been on a redrawn map that has two Majority-minority districts. But Jeremy Alford with La-politics-dot-com says there’s a possibility lawmakers approve a six district map where Democrats are unable to represent any of the districts…

Cut 8 (09) “….favor a Republican”

A map is not expected to approved today by Senate Governmental Affairs. That’s expected to happen on Wednesday.

The National Retail Federation expects sons and daughters to spend a record 38-billion dollars on Mother’s Day gifts. Research analyst Lea Grgich says flowers remain the most popular gift and another popular one is jewelry…

Cut 15 (11) “…4.4 billion”

Be on the lookout for special coins that commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Crawfish prices are up 50-cents a pound for Mother’s Day weekend. According to the Crawfish App, consumers can expect to pay $3.14 per pound for live crawfish and $5.52 per pound for boiled crawfish.

The Saints have signed their first-round draft pick. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has agreed to a four-year, 32-million dollar contract according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.