One Republican lawmaker is pushing plans for an increase to the state’s gasoline tax when the state legislature convenes in April. Brooke Thorington has more.
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President Joe Biden is receiving criticism for revoking the permit for the Keystone Pipeline extension. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the President is starting his administration by killing a project in which thousands are employed. Clean energy advocates are celebrating the news.

Qualifying continues for candidates who want their names on the March 20th ballot for the 2nd and 5th district Congressional races. In the fifth district, the only Democrat in the race so far is a social worker and businessperson Candy Christophe. She says she’s got the life experience to fight for what working families need…
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Christophe nearly made the run-off in the election last year that was eventually won by the late Luke Letlow. Luke’s wife Julia Letlow qualified first thing this morning.

The Louisiana Family Forum is once again looking for the state’s longest-known married couple, which they will honor on Valentine’s Day. The couples who finish in the top ten for longevity will also be recognized. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills…
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The Louisiana Family Forum is accepting applications on its website.