The statewide average price for gasoline is up 26-cents from a month ago. According to Gas-Buddy-dot-com the statewide average stands at $2.48 per gallon, which is six cents more than a year ago. GasBuddy analyst Patrick DeHaan says oil prices are also rising, up 21-dollars a barrel from Christmas. He says expect gas prices to keep rising for another six weeks…
Cut 4 (12) “…wraps up”
The latest release from the 2019 Louisiana Survey shows 81% of Louisiana residents support raising the minimum wage to $8.50 an hour. While support for the pay hike for minimum wage workers is there from the public, the state has yet to see that same support from lawmakers. Director of LSU’s Public Policy Research Center Dr. Mike Henderson says he would not bet on an increase passing this year.
Cut 7 (09) “…down in committee.”
Governor Edwards has been pushing for an increase in the minimum wage.
Governor Edwards raised 2.55 million dollars in the last quarter, bringing his cash on hand to 10.2 million dollars for his reelection effort. Matt Doyle has more…