New Orleans Democrat Troy Carter was sworn in this after as the state’s newest Congressman. Carter will represent New Orleans in the U-S House, along with portions of the River Parishes and the Baton Rouge area. He says his district has a lot of needs…COVID recovery, economic development, infrastructure investment, criminal justice reform, education, and environmental justice.
Gas prices will most likely increase 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…
The pipeline carries fuel from Texas up to the East Coast.
The Louisiana House has passed legislation that puts in place the fee and tax structure for sports betting. Crowley Representative John Stefanski’s bill also allows the Louisiana Lottery to oversee sports betting at bars and restaurants, where alcohol is served.
A bill to allow Louisiana consumers to have their favorite wine shipped directly from the manufacturer passes in the House. Larose Representative Joseph Orgeron says due to the current law wineries can’t ship directly to consumers because of an agreement with wholesalers and retailers hinders them from shipping most of their product to Louisiana.
Cut 5 (11) “…ship to Louisiana.”
Opponents say it will hurt local retailers. The measure passed 53-40 and now heads to the Senate.