Louisiana officials back an effort to impose a five to ten cent inspection fee on all imported seafood coming, in an effort to push back against lower quality, cheaper imported shrimp that’s hurting Louisiana shrimpers. During an appearance on Talk Louisiana, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says foreign seafood doesn’t meet our safety standards.
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US Senator John Kennedy says he’ll draft an inspection bill soon.

The US Senate approves legislation to honor former Saints standout Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal. Senator Bill Cassidy says they want to honor Gleason, who is battling A-L-S, for his work to provide individuals with neuromuscular diseases or injuries with assistance…
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The legislation now awaits House approval.

Father’s Day is this weekend and the National Retail Federation is expecting near record spending in honor of the holiday to the tune of $15.3 billion. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Shreveport native and longtime drummer of Elvis Presley, DJ Fontana, has passed away at the age of 87. Fontanta pounded the skins on such classic tunes like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t be Cruel.”