A federal judge in Lafayette has granted Attorney General Jeff Landry’s request to halt President Biden’s moratorium on new oil and gas lease sales on federal land and water. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Mike Moncla calls the decision a big win for Louisiana workers that are dependant on offshore oil and gas production…
Cut 7 (06) “…for us.”
A statement from the U-S Interior Department says they are reviewing the judge’s opinion and will comply with the decision, but they will outline the next steps to improve stewardship of public lands and waters.

Senator Bill Cassidy says a bipartisan group of 10 Senators is working on an infrastructure spending package that over time will help pay for mega projects….
Cut 10 (09) “…Louisiana.”
Cassidy says raising the federal gasoline tax and having it tied to inflation is one way to pay the infrastructure bill, but President Biden does not support a higher gasoline tax.

Governor Edwards has signed legislation that removes all deadlines for child sex abuse victims to seek civil damages against their abuser. The previous law allowed child sex abuse victims until their 28th birthday to file a civil suit. New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says his bill also has a caveat for victims over the age of 28…
Cut 5 (08) “..their age.”

The LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital says they are able to provide dogs with total hip replacement surgery for the treatment of advanced hip osteoarthritis. Orthopedic surgeon, Doctor Charles Walls, says the procedure can greatly improve a dog’s quality of life…
cut 15 (05) “…success rate”
The cost of the surgery can range anywhere from five thousand to $65,000 and complete recovery averages six months.