Venture Global is investing more than $10 billion in a new liquefied natural gas facility in Cameron Parish. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Never at a loss for words, Louisiana Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell shares his feelings on LSU hiring Brian Kelly to lead the football program. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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Louisiana is getting a shot at having clean drinking water where it may not exist for one reason or another. More from Dave Brannen:
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Venture Global announces they are investing more than $10 billion in a new liquefied natural gas facility in Cameron Parish. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the company already has a $7-billion facility in Calcasieu Parish and the new plant has an added feature.
The new facility will be known as CP2, Calcasieu Pass Two. Pierson says there will be approximately 200 direct high paying jobs at the new facility, plus more than 800 indirect jobs at the plant.
Pierson says they are pleased to see Venture Global make yet another investment in Louisiana, in addition to their existing facilities in Calcasieu and Plaquemines Parishes.
The facility is part of Governor Edwards’ initiative of net-zero emissions by 2050. ________________________________________________________
Never at a loss for words, Louisiana Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell shares his feelings on LSU hiring Brian Kelly to lead the football program. Kelly’s contract – including incentives – is worth over $10-million dollars a year. Campbell says he finds it all troubling…:
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The north Louisiana PSC member says he’s been an LSU fan and season ticket holder for 40 years, so he’s not speaking against the school … but he questions LSU’s priorities..:
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Most of the LSU coach’s compensation comes from private funding. But Campbell feels investing over $100-million in a ten-year coaching contract is unwise and sends a poor message about LSU…:
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Monroe Representative Patricia Moore, who also serves on the House Transportation Committee says she’s hopeful a portion of the federal infrastructure funds will go towards easing congestion along Interstate 20 between Monroe and West Monroe. She says widening the bridge over the Ouachita River is vital for future growth.
Moore says when there’s an accident on the bridge it causes major gridlock and the addition of an extra lane in both directions could be extremely helpful.
Moore acknowledges there are several transportation projects needed, especially in southern Louisiana, before her district is prioritized but she’s hopeful assistance for Monroe and West Monroe is even being discussed. Cut 12 (07) “…two weeks.”
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Senator Bill Cassidy says Louisiana will be receiving $101-million this fiscal year in federal infrastructure funding for addressing the state’s clean water needs. He offers up some of the known problems:
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He says the federal dollars will help local officials lacking the tax base to do it have the additional funds to make the needed repairs in order to provide clean water to the residents. A portion of the funding is expected to be earmarked for the replacement of lead pipes, though Cassidy says that’s not something he’s heard concerns about.
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Cassidy says if there are problems with lead pipes, he’s all for funding the problem. According to Cassidy, the issues of clean water are a statewide problem. Cassidy explains how the 101-million dollars in funding will be allocated.
The infrastructure act provides additional funding each year through 2026, which means Louisiana can expect similar water infrastructure funding for the next four years. _______________________________________________
After a solid victory over Florida A-and-M in the opening round of the F-C-S playoffs, Southeastern Louisiana is on the road for the second round as they will face James Madison in Harrisonburg, Virginia tomorrow. The Lions lead the F-C-S in scoring, averaging 47 points per game, but S-L-U Coach Frank Scelfo says J-M-U has one of the best defenses in the country…
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The 24th ranked Ragin Cajuns play for a Sun Belt Conference championship game on Saturday in their home stadium as they host Appalachian State at 2:30 on Saturday. U-L Lafayette Coach Billy Napier says there are a lot of schools wishing they could be playing for a title this weekend…
Back on October 12th, the Cajuns handled App State rather easily beating the Mountainers 41-13. Napier says that game has no impact on Saturday…
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This is the third Sun Belt championship game for the Cajuns, but the first time they’ve hosted. Napier is counting on Cajun nation to make a difference…
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The LSU men’s basketball team is 8-0 but Coach Will Wade is not happy with his team. He’s displeased with the 17 turnovers in Wednesday night’s 66-51 win over the Bobcats and the lack of offensive rebounding will not be tolerated…
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The Tigers’ next game is Saturday, December 11th in Atlanta against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.