On the heels of Louisiana mustering a C-minus in its infrastructure report card, experts are giving their recommendations on how to boost that grade. And the consensus is to boost funding. Former DOTD Secretary Eric Kalivoda says money spent to improve roads will save drivers money in repairs.
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For the first time ever, a former LSU pitcher has won the Cy Young Award. Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award in unanimous fashion. Despite Skenes’ domination on the mound, his Pittsburgh Pirates finished in last place in the National League Central. But despite the 71-and-91 record, Skenes says winning the Cy Young was a team effort.
Skenes was NL Rookie of the Year last year.
U-L Lafayette has a new leader. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Governor Landry believes the U-S Supreme Court will not rule until June on whether the state’s Congressional map with two majority minority districts is constitutional. Landry says he believes the court will rule in the state’s favor. Still, if the ruling indeed doesn’t come down until June, any new map would have to wait until the 2028 elections.