Governor Edwards asked the Biden Administration to lift the moratorium on new oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and also wants the federal government to increase the tax revenue Louisiana receives for offshore production. Edwards told the Senate Energy Committee the oil royalties are used on coastal restoration…
A House committee approves legislation that would allow either chamber to fully terminate or modify an emergency declaration by the Governor on a majority vote. Abita Springs Representative Larry Freimen says the legislation is not an attack on Governor Edwards’ current powers but sets the stage for future pandemic responses…
The legislation would take effect in 2024.
Legislation requiring all kids who turn five years old on or before Sept. 30th to attend kindergarten clears the Senate on a 34-1 vote. Gonzales Senator Edward Price spoke in support of the bill by Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields.
The bill also requires students to take a readiness assessment prior to entering first grade.
Beginning today the second Louisiana-themed episode of “Restaurant” Recovery airs on Discovery Plus. It’s the brainchild of Raising Cane’s CEO Todd Graves who assisted ten eateries with the pandemic downturn. Graves along with Saints Wide Receiver Michael Thomas lend a helping hand at New Orleans’s legendary Domilise’s Po-Boys.
Archie Manning, a regular at the restaurant, also appears.