A federal judge has invalidated a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale that occurred in November. David Grubb has more.
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In Rapides Parish 35-year old Kayla Giles was found guilty on her birthday Saturday of second-degree murder of her estranged husband Thomas Coutee, Jr. Coutee was shot in the parking lot of a Walmart in Alexandria September of 2018. The victim’s father told Giles Happy Birthday as he left the courtroom.
Lawmakers return to the state capitol tomorrow to begin a three-week redistricting session to redraw the political boundaries. Research Council President Steven Procopio says there will be serious discussion over whether there should be a second minority-majority Congressional district…
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When the regular legislative session begins in March, there will be much debate over Governor John Bel Edwards’ proposed $1500 pay raises for teachers. Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, Blake Miguez, says everyone agrees teachers deserve more money, but it is the responsibility of the legislature to ensure the raises are affordable and sustainable.