The final hour of the legislative session was chaotic and filled with grumbling as lawmakers rushed to approve a budget. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Governor John Bel Edwards plans to veto three bills that target the LGBTQ+ community. The Republican-controlled Legislature has the vetoes to override his veto.
Everyone is allowed to fish without a license during Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries annual free fishing weekend on Saturday and Sunday. LDWF Spokesperson Rene Lebreton says LDWF has also stacked adult-sized catfish and rainbow trout at 17 pounds across the state as a part of the Get Out and Fish Program.
Fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect this weekend.
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser leaves tomorrow to visit Australia to promote Louisiana as a tourist destination. Nungesser says he will not just market Louisiana as a destination for tourists.
He says Louisiana is one of three states to receive a grant for $300,000 for the next three years from the International Commerce Department to market international travel to the U-S.
Nungesser says there are several reasons why Aussies would like to visit Louisiana.