Oil and gas has long been a major driver in the state’s economy, and now we know exactly to what extent. Colleen Crain reports.
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Australian-based Woodside Energy will reportedly announce today a 17-point-5 billion dollar investment on a new liquified natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish. It’s the largest foreign investment in state history and an official announcement is expected at 11:30 this morning.
An effort to eliminate the state’s passenger vehicle inspection program as run into a road block at the state capitol. The House Transportation Committee voted six to five against a bill that seeks to end the requirement that Louisiana non-commercial drivers need an inspection sticker for their vehicle to be street legal. Kathy Slavant’s family has owned an inspection station for 25 years, defending the integrity of the inspections…
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The bill’s author, Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley, plans to bring the bill back up for another vote.
Balloon releases in Louisiana are one step closer to being illegal. The House passed HB581 by Harahan Republican John Illg, sending it to the Senate. Illg says balloon releases are tantamount to litter.
Ceremonial balloon releases often occur in honor of a lost loved one.