In his State of the Union, President Biden set out goals to help reduce inflation. Brooke Thorington has more on his plans from the Deputy Director of the National Economic Council.
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But Republican members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation still say misguided policies by the Biden Administration have led to high gas prices. Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s working on an energy policy that will restore America’s energy independence while addressing rising global emissions.

It’s Ash Wednesday and thousands will get their ashes today. COVID has limited in-person church services but Associate Professor at LSU’s Department of Religious Studies Michael Pasquier says he expects to see parishioners take a more active role during the Lenten season this year…
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Thousands of Christians will abstain from meat today and Fridays during the Lenten season. Harlon Pearce, Chairman of the Gulf Seafood Institute, says there is no shortage of seafood options, especially if you enjoy crawfish…
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Pearce says the supply of oysters remains low as a result of damage to oyster beds from Hurricane Ida.