Talk Louisiana host, Jim Engster spoke with former LSU basketball player and Ukraine native Roman Rubchenko (roob-CHENK-oh), who says he’s now back at his country home outside of the capital of Kyiv. Rubchenko says he’s able to view media reports from all over about the invasion, and while the media in Russia is controlled by the government, he also points out that Ukrainian reports are not necessarily accurate with the number of civilian deaths.

Cut 4 (10) “…war effort.”

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According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.13. Gas prices have increased by 90-cents over the last month. Professor Pierre Conner director of the Tulane Energy Institute says high oil prices are producing large profits for energy companies. Conner expects oil companies will use the extra dollars to try and increase production…

Cut 8 (10) “…bit more.”

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Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed the congressional redistricting map approved by the state legislature, saying it failed to include a district that would allow a second Black candidate the opportunity to serve as a member of Louisiana’s congressional delegation. Capitol bureau editor of The Advocate, Mark Ballard says the map offers little change to the status quo.

Cut 9 (11) “…the way it was.”

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Crude oil prices over 100-dollars a barrel mean more money for the state’s general fund as Louisiana benefits from higher than expected revenues from severance taxes and royalties. But State Treasurer John Schroder says any increase in revenue from oil and gas production could be offset in a loss of sales tax revenues.

Cut 12 (10) “…tied in.”

Top story: the price you pay at the pump for gas. The statewide average cost of regular is now at $4.13 and climbing as crude oil rises further above $100-a-barrel. Tulane Energy Institute director Pierre Conner says every ten dollar increase in crude translates into 25-cents in the pump price. He says crude is likely to start falling soon, but if demand remains high, retails prices will keep going up…:

CUT 07(12)      “…to 9 months.”

On another hand, the high oil & gas prices means increased money for Louisiana, by way of severance taxes and royalties. State Treasurer John Schroder says that’s good, because higher gas prices for consumers will mean declining sales tax revenues, as household tighten their belts…:

CUT 13(09)      “…in others.”

Former LSU basketballer and Ukraine native Roman Rubchenko (roob-CHENK-oh) gives an update on conditions in his country amid the Russian invasion. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(35)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

Economic development in Jeff Davis Parish. The Governor’s Office says Washington-based Greenberry Industrial will convert a shipyard plant near Jennings to make heavy industrial modules for a number of industries. The plant should employ around 100 people by summer, and create about 150 indirect jobs.

Do crude oil prices over 100-dollars mean more money for the state’s coffers? Jeff Palermo has more…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

A New Orleans woman escapes unhurt, after a gunman carjacked her vehicle while she was filling her tank. Surveillance video shows the victim about get in her SUV when done, as a man points a gun at her head, demands her keys and drives away. The gas station owner says this is a dozen carjackings at his business alone so far this year.

Louisiana AAA reports the statewide average price of regular gas is now $4.13. That’s 90-cents higher than a month ago. So, could they go up another 90-cents in the next month? Tulane Energy Institute’s Pierre Connor says that is possible…:

CUT 06(10)      “…higher prices.”

Every $10 a barrel increase, translates to 25-cents a gallon at the pump for us.

In the week since Talk Louisiana host, Jim Engster spoke with former LSU basketball player Roman Rubchenko (roob-CHENK-oh) the Ukraine native says he’s now back at his country home outside of the capital of Kyiv, after traveling with other men to help women & children in their families evacuate safely…:

CUT 03(10)      “…that we can help.”

Rubchenko says he wants to see Vladimir Putin tried for war crimes.

Governor John Bel Edwards vetoes the congressional district map passed by the legislature, because – he says – it did not create a second majority black U.S. House voting district. On the Talk Louisiana radio show, Baton Rouge Advocate Capitol reporter Mark Ballard says this was expected, when GOP lawmakers showed little regard for constituent groups other than their own, when creating the map…:

CUT 11  (10)        “…base is protected.”

Here’s another “OMG Gas Prices” story. The statewide average cost of regular gas is now $4.13; a 90-cent increase over a month ago. Tulane Energy Institute director Professor Pierre Connor says $5.00 gas is likely to come sooner than later. He says oil companies will reap huge revenues, but put it to good use…:

CUT 08  (10)        “…a little bit more.”

Crude oil at over $100 a barrel means increased revenues in the state’s checkbook. The money comes from severance taxes and royalties. State Treasurer John Schroder says that will help offset the state’s waning sales tax revenues. The bad news, he says, is we’ll all have to change our spending habits until energy prices level off…:

CUT 14  (11)        “…on vacation very far…”

The state’s revenue estimators forecast about a half-billion in energy-related revenues in 2023, as a result of this oil & gas price explosion.

Iberville Parish deputies say their routine traffic stop on I-10 near Ramah turned into a big drug bust. Three Vietnamese-Americans – with addresses in three different states – were hauling over 63 pounds of marijuana. They’ve been booked with “possession with intent to distribute.”

Former LSU basketball player and Ukraine native Roman Rubchenko (roob-CHENK-oh) says while Russia has more weapons and manpower compared to Ukraine his home country has something much more valuable when it comes to winning a war.

Cut 5 (08) “…everything right?”

Rubchenko made the comments on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.

Last night, Governor Edwards vetoed the congressional redistricting map that was passed by the state legislature, saying it failed to include a second minority-majority district. A veto in Louisiana has only been overridden just twice in the state’s history, and the Advocate’s, Mark Ballard says the odds are long for the Republican-led legislature

Cut 10 (11)  “…in the house.”

According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.13. Gas prices have increased by 90-cents over the last month. Professor Pierre Conner director of the Tulane Energy Institute says the futures market shows crude oil prices falling, but if demand remains strong and the supply can’t keep up then gas prices will continue going up…

Cut 7 (12) “…nine months.” 

Many say state revenues should be increasing due to higher crude oil prices but State Treasurer John Schroder says consumers will cut back on other spending so that the state might see more from oil and gas revenues, for example, sales tax collections will most likely go down.

Cut 13 (09) “…in others”

Wednesday night, Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed the congressional redistricting map that was passed by the state legislature, saying it failed to include a district that would allow a second Black candidate the opportunity to serve as a member of Louisiana’s congressional delegation. Capitol bureau editor of The Advocate, Mark Ballard says the map offers little change to the status quo.

Cut 9 (11) “…the way it was.”

State senator Sharon Hewitt looks forward to the debate on a veto override.

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According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.13. Gas prices have increased by 90-cents over the last month. Could they increase another 90-cents and eclipse five dollars a gallon? Professor Pierre Conner director of the Tulane Energy Institute says it’s a possibility…

Cut 6 (10) “… higher prices”

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Former LSU basketball player and Ukraine native Roman Rubchenko (roob-CHENK-oh) gives an update on conditions in his country amid the second week of the Russian invasion. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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While appearing on Talk Louisiana host, former LSU basketball player and Ukraine native Roman Rubchenko (roob-CHENK-oh) and says he’s able to view media reports from all over about the invasion, and while the media in Russia is controlled by the government, he also points out that Ukrainian reports are not necessarily accurate with the number of civilian deaths.

Cut 4 (00) “…war effort.”

While the state has the potential to see more income due to the rising price of gas, State Treasurer John Schroder says as for estimates on how much of a bump in revenue the state could see he says it’s not so simple to equate.

Cut 12 (10) “…tied in.”  

In Louisiana, the tax on gasoline or diesel is $.20. per gallon.

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed the proposed congressional district map approved by the Louisiana Legislature. The map does not include a second majority-minority district. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Edwards spoke with voting rights experts and came to this conclusion…

Cut 7 (10) “…state of Louisiana.”
Senate Governmental Affairs Chairwoman Sharon Hewitt says she’s disappointed with the governor’s veto and looks forward to the debate on a veto override.

With gas prices setting record highs some are considering making the switch to hybrid or fully electric vehicles. Tyler Herrmann, co-coordinator at Louisiana Clean Fuels says even Louisiana is ramping up the installation of charging stations around the state, which should spur even more converts to charge up rather than gas up.

Cut 15 (12)  “…really quickly”