The Biden Administration is expected to issue a yearlong moratorium on new oil and gas drilling licenses for federal lands and waters.
The American petroleum institute estimates about 22 percent of all American oil and 12 percent of all American gas production occurs on federal lands and waters.
The Biden Administration says the move is vital to helping the country limit global warming, but Cassidy says if cleaner burning and produced American fuel isn’t available countries will turn to dirtier options…
Cut 6 (10) “…energy.”

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s asked President Joe Biden and Congress to approve an additional three-billion dollars in hurricane assistance.
Edwards says President Biden has told him he understands what the especially when you have an ally in former Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond, who serves as the President’s advisor.
Cut 8 (10) “…delegation.”

Boating crash incidents and boating-related fatalities increased by twenty percent in 2020.
So far in 2021 three boating fatalities have been reported which includes two 15-year old boys in Caldwell Parish. The operator of the boat has been charged with vehicular homicide and operating a vessel while intoxicated.
Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Adam Einck says more traffic on the waterway equates to more problems so keep that life jacket on.
Cut 12 (10) “…your life.”

Three term Louisiana legislator from Baton Rouge Steve Carter has died from complications of Covid-19. A family spokesperson made the announcement last night saying Carter passed at 7:30. Carter had recently ran for Mayor/President but was defeated by incumbent Sharon Broome.