Gas prices look likely to rise nationwide after a cyber-attack shut down the Colonial Pipeline, one of the nation’s largest fuel veins. AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says Louisiana likely won’t be as impacted as other states due to our local production, but to the east of us…
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The pipeline carries fuel from Texas up to the East Coast.
Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson once again postponed a vote on his bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says this bill may be stalling out for this session, but like medical marijuana could find success after a few more attempts.
Business groups are calling on lawmakers to cease federally enhanced unemployment to help end the worker shortage. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Governor Edwards is traveling to Washington D.C. to testify to Congress about the economic impact of President Biden’s moratorium on issuing new oil and gas leases in the Gulf. He’ll also be on hand to discuss the state’s efforts in fighting climate change, and to attend Congressman-elect Troy Carter’s swearing-in.