The House Labor Committee rejects a proposal to allow local governments to set their own minimum wage. A 1997 Louisiana law prohibits parishes and cities from setting their own local minimum wage rates. Shreveport City Councilwoman LeVette Fuller expressed support for the legislation, saying working people cannot live on 7.25 an hour and need a raise, but every city’s needs are different, and this legislation addresses that.
The House Labor committee voted nine-to-six against legislation requiring private employers to pay men and woman the same for similar work. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton said if you love your mom, and you love your sister, you should vote for this bill, but Abita Springs Representative Scott Simon shot back at proponents of the bill, who suggested that lawmakers would vote against this legislation to hurt women…
Studies show that Louisiana has the largest gender wage gap in the country.
Motorists are seeing a bit of relief at the pump, which is welcomed news as the summer driving season draws closer. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the current the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas is 14-cents cheaper than this time last year.
An explosive rumor that presumptive 1st pick in the NBA Draft, Zion Williamson, would refuse to play in New Orleans had some cold water thrown on it by the Duke legend’s stepfather in an interview this morning with ESPN Baton Rouge. Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says there’s “no way” Zion refuses to play for the Pels given his personality, the injury risks, the amount of money he’d leave on the table, and…
The theory proposed that Williamson could return to Duke or sit out but the Pels would own his draft rights for three years if so.