On Thursday, House member Barry Ivey blasted GOP colleagues for tabling his state Supreme Court map, to add more minority districts, with zero discussion. So far, NO maps that increase minority voter strength of any kind have passed. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says the REAL question is: once the session ends, what will the Governor do…?
Cut 6 (11) “…State Police controversy.”
Alford thinks court challenges of the district maps passed are inevitable.
Attorneys for nursing home operator Bob Dean say he has dementia and can’t sit for depositions. Dean faces numerous lawsuits after his decision to evacuate residents to a warehouse from seven facilities during Hurricane Ida, which killed 15 people. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says a judge will have to make the decision.
Online sportsbooks took in nearly $40 million during the first four days of operation in Louisiana, but gaming auditor for State Police, reports six companies reported collective losses of nearly $9 million as they pushed incentives. Wade Duty, executive director of the Louisiana Casino Association, says you can expect promotions to return with every major sporting event throughout the year.
Cut 15 (12) “…football season.”
More than 50 parades roll from tonight through Fat Tuesday in Louisiana. After COVID cancelled Mardi Gras last year there’s pent-up demand to let the good times roll and Mardi Gras Guide Publishers Arthur Hardy says they hope it’s going to be a boost the tourism industry.