Lawmakers will return to the state capitol on Tuesday to begin a three-week redistricting session to redraw the political boundaries for the state legislature, the U-S House, BESE, the Public Service Commission and Louisiana Supreme Court. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says some of the remapping work will be tricky…
Cut 13 (09) “…really, really tough.”
The session must end on February 20th.

A federal judge in Washington D-C has invalidated a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale that took place in November where a record one-point-seven million acres were sold. Judge Rudolph Contreras expressed concern over the impact on the climate, but Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Mike Moncla says canceling the November lease sale will result in more dependence on foreign oil….
cut 5 (10) “….its frustrating”
Moncla has asked the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office to look into appealing the ruling.

Two years ago this month, Joe Burrow led the LSU Tigers to a national championship, now he has the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl for the first time in 32 years. Burrow rallied the Bengals past the Kansas City Chiefs for a 27-24 overtime victory.

Remember, When Joe Burrow received his Heisman trophy, he talked about the poverty in southeast Ohio where he grew up. Since then, the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund has helped those in need. Cara Brook President of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio says it’s making a huge difference.
Cut 10 (11) “…what they could.”
Visit-Joe-Burrow-Fund-dot-org to donate.