New Orleans Democrat Troy Carter was sworn in as Louisiana’s newest U-S House member today, replacing Cedric Richmond who represented the second district until taking a job with the Biden administration. The former New Orleans City Councilman and state lawmaker understands the importance of public service.
Gas prices will most likely continue to increase after a cyber-attack shut down the Colonial Pipeline. AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says Louisiana likely won’t be as impacted as other states due to our local production. Redman says this attack comes at a particularly bad time given the fact that prices were already beginning their slow summer march upward…
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Louisiana sits at two dollars and 66 cents.
The Louisiana House has passed legislation that puts in place the fee and tax structure for sports betting. Bill author, Crowley Representative John Stefanski says most of the tax money from bets placed at kiosks run by the Louisiana Lottery will go towards education…
Sports betting was approved in 55 parishes.
A bill to allow Louisiana consumers to have their favorite wine shipped directly from the manufacturer passes in the House. Current law prohibits manufacturers from sending vino directly to a connoisseur in Louisiana if a wholesale agreement with distributors is already in effect. Opponents like Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle say it could hurt wine wholesalers and retailers in the state.
The bill now heads to the Senate.