Gasoline taxes in Louisiana go towards funding the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges. The current 20-cent per gallon tax hasn’t been raised in more than 30 years but Louisiana Business and Industry President Jim Patterson is calling for that to change.
Cut 4 (09) “…infrastructure.”
L-A-B-I’s push for a higher gasoline tax is part of its L-A 23 Strategic Plan that contains several ideas on how to position Louisiana as an economic leader in the South by 2030.

The Marijuana Policy Project has released a voter guide ahead of the October 14th primary. Kevin Caldwell says the guide lets voters know where the candidates and incumbent legislators stand on cannabis issues…
cut 9 (12) “….constituents use”
Go to m-p-p-dot-org to see the guide.

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge will open the state’s first 10-bed inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women. President Rene Ragas says mental health challenges are a leading cause of maternal mortality.
Cut 13 (12) “…right now.”
The unit is expected to open next fall and it will allow mothers to spend time with their newborns as they receive mental health treatments.

The Saints are 2-0 for the first time since 2013 after a 20-17 win over Carolina last night. Coach Dennis Allen says the offense started slow, but scored two touchdowns in the second half…
cut 16 (13) “…better”
New Orleans is at Green Bay this Sunday.