Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson is in the nation’s capital for the President’s signing of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Wilson says it’s going to make a big impact in Louisiana in terms of guaranteeing revenue for projects.
Governor Edwards, along with the mayors of New Orleans and Baton Rouge are also in DC for the bill signing.
Only Amendment two of the four constitutional amendments on Saturday’s ballot received voter approval. A Tax policy expert says amendment two will bring the state real tax reform. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says voters have amendment fatigue…
Cut 5 (08) “of it”
There are no constitutional amendments on the December ballot.
The Supreme Court will decide if those convicted on non-unanimous juries will get a new trial. The New Orleans-based 4th Circuit Appeals Court ruled in favor of re-trials, but the Lake Charles-based 3rd Circuit ruled against new trials. Defense attorney Hardell Ward who represents two men – one in each court district says it’s the only correct thing to do…:
Cut 11 (08) “…criminal justice system.”
The AG’s office says retrials will create chaos.
Governor Edwards will be next to act on the Louisiana Pardon Board’s unanimous recommendation to pardon the late Homer Plessy. A 19th-century civil rights pioneer was arrested for trying to sit in the White section of a segregated train bound for Covington. Orleans Parish D-A, Jason Williams, spoke in favor of Plessy’s pardon.