The House Commerce Committee is set to discuss a bill this morning that would make it legal for the burial of pet remains with human remains at a cemetery. Longtime veterinarian and Minden Representative Wayne McMahen says pets are considered a family member and many individuals find comfort in having their four-legged best friend rest beside them…
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For example, an urn of the pet’s remains can be added to a cemetery plot.

The Biden Administration has launched a 500-million dollar grant program that will be used to update public schools with modern, clean, energy-efficient facilities and transportation…
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EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the grant money can be used to update school heating and air conditioning systems or purchase new alternative fuel school buses.

There’s been push back on the governor’s request to set aside 500-million dollars for a new I-10 Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge, but a southwest Louisiana lawmaker is moving forward with his plan to use state dollars to help fund a new I-10 bridge in Lake Charles…
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Jayhawk fans celebrated into the early morning hours in the New Orleans French Quarter after Kansas defeated North Carolina 72-69 in last night’s national title game in the Superdome.