AAA predicts you could see more traffic than normal today, as over one-third of Americans are expected to travel for the holidays. And more Americans will travel by car this holiday season than ever before. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says gas prices along the Gulf Coast are relatively low…
cut 9 (10) “….higher than Louisiana”
If you’re renting a car, Redman says car rental costs have reached a 10-year high.

Louisiana Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson says they are seeing more and more out of state retailers cooperating with the state’s effort to collect sales taxes on internet purchases made by Louisiana consumers. Robinson says all internet vendors have received guidance on what to do…
cut 5 (06) “…to start collecting”
Robinson says internet purchases are subject to an 8.45 percent sales tax.

The US Senate has approved a bipartisan federal criminal justice reform bill and Louisiana’s John Kennedy was one of 12 to vote against it. In a conference call with Louisiana reporters, Kennedy explained his “no” vote…
cut 12 (11) “….and one”
But Pelican Institute CEO Daniel Erspamer applaud the legislation, and says like Louisiana’s 2017 criminal justice reform legislation, it will help bring down crime and save taxpayer dollars.
Cut 11 (11) “…worst offenders”
Senior Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy voted for the legislation and it awaits House approval before heading to President Trump’s desk. He’s expected to sign the legislation.