A group of 14 bipartisan senators have sent a letter to Governor Edwards urging him to call a special session this month, so legislators can solve the billion dollar shortfall the state faces on July 1st. Port Allen Senator Rick Ward says solving the fiscal cliff now will make it easier for legislators to pass a budget in June…
cut 4 (08) “….long way”
Governor Edwards is reportley going to make a call for a special session by Friday.
President Trump has asked Congress to pass a one-point-five-trillion-dollar infrastructure funding bill. But will Louisiana see any of those dollars? State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says Louisiana doesn’t have enough transportation money to match what the federal government might be willing to offer…
Cut 30 (09) “those dollars.”
Investors are breathing a little easier as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded 587 points today. Financial analyst Andy Anderson says don’t panic at the volatility of the stock market. Just look at how your portfolio has performed in the past…
A Krewe of Oshun horse rider was given a citation for animal cruelty after they were filmed abusing their horse Friday during the uptown Mardi Gras New Orleans parade. The video spread quickly across social media, helping lead officials to the rider. SPCA Communications Director Alicia Haefele says the video is spurring a conversation about animal treatment during carnival season.