Entergy Louisiana has filed a request with the Public Service Commission to use 3,225 megawatts of solar power for its energy grid. The utility provider currently uses 280 megawatts of renewable resources. Entergy Louisiana President Phillip May says companies looking to expand want to to do business in states where the energy provider is using renewable power…
cut 14 (11) “….made in Louisiana”
The P-S-C will consider Entergy’s request at a future meeting.

Federal regulators have approved Canadian Pacific’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern, a huge step towards reestablishing passenger rail service linking Baton Rouge to New Orleans. Baton Rouge Area Foundation Vice President John Spain says the deal specifically says it would allow Amtrak to add passenger service on the K-C-S owned line…
Cut 7 (04) “…April”
Another obstacle is funding. 108-million dollars is needed to replace the bridge across the Bonne Carre Spillway.

The Republican Party now has a super majority in the Louisiana House as Delhi Representative Francis Thompson has joined the G-O-P. The change comes after almost 50 years in the legislature as a Democrat….
cut 5 (09) “….Republican Party”
Thompson has recently voted against the governor on transgender sports ban bill and redistricting.

The LSU Lady Tigers are heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014 after beating the Michigan Wolverines 66-42 last night in the P-MAC. Second-year coach Kim Mulkey says it’s an important accomplishment…
cut 17 (13) “…this program”
LSU will play Utah on Friday in the regional semifinals.