The House Labor Committee rejects a proposal that would let cities and parishes establish their own minimum wage. It faced opposition from business lobbyist groups like the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. Vice president for governmental relations for LABI says a higher minimum wage above the statewide minimum of $7.25 could lead to layoffs…
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It appears that once again an effort to raise the minimum wage will not make it through the legislative session.

Motorists are seeing a bit of relief at the pump, which is welcomed news as the summer driving season draws closer. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the current the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas is 14-cents cheaper than this time last year.
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Redman says a decline in demand has led to a drop in gasoline prices.

Louisiana meets a long held goal of obtaining a four-year high school graduation rate over 80 percent. Matt Doyle has more.
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The wife of former US Senator David Vitter, Wendy Vitter, has been confirmed for a lifetime seat as a federal judge in the Eastern District of Louisiana. The US Senate voted in favor of her confirmation.