John Foster’s hometown is ready to roll out the welcome mat for the American Idol finalist.
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order yesterday that supports student-athletes in Louisiana receiving fair compensation when it comes to the use of their name, image, and likeness that as national legal proceedings continue around the issue. The NCAA and several athletic conferences have entered into a proposed settlement agreement that would permit colleges to pay student-athletes directly for NIL use.
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Senator Bill Cassidy could face a new challenger in his bid for reelection as news spreads that Governor Landry may be working to recruit Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for that senate seat, joining State Treasurer John Fleming. Cassidy is believed to be vulnerable due to his vote in 2021 to convict then-former President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6th riot at the Capitol. And though Cassidy says he stands by his vote, he says he’spatched things up with the now-current President.
Cut 5 (08) “…working with him.”
A Senate committee approves two tort reform bills that supporters say will help in the effort to lower auto insurance rates…reducing the payouts for injured drivers in and limiting payouts for drivers found to be majority at fault in an accident. The legislation has the support of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.
Both tort reform bills approved by Senate Judiciary A have already passed the House.