Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves teams up with one of his Democratic colleagues to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act. Congressman Graves says the bill removes the penalty for those who work in the public sector.

Cut 3 (13) “…in public service.”

Graves says the bill has 328 co-sponsors – more than enough for the bill to sail through the House. Graves and Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger got lawmakers to sign a discharge petition to force a vote on the bill, which should happen sometime in the coming weeks.

Louisiana Nonfarm jobs grew in August. According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the adjusted numbers show an increase of 2500 jobs over July and Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August is tied for the third-lowest rate in series history at 3.9 percent.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says getting the French Quarter ready needs to be the top priority in preparing to host the Super Bowl in just about four and a half months.  He says specifically, the streets in the French Quarter need work.

Cut 6 (11) “…in horrible shape.”

Saints Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak is quickly becoming the toast of the town, with his team putting up 91 points over their first two games. The first team offense scored on 15 consecutive drives to start the season. Kubiak knows, however, that this is not a sprint – this is a marathon.

Cut 14 (11) “…I’m not satisfied.”

Kickoff at the Superdome is noon Sunday.