Senator Bill Cassidy says sanctions imposed by the US and other countries are beginning to cripple Russia financially as they continue to invade Ukraine. Brooke Thorington has more.

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At least three states have implemented bans on Russian-made vodka. Louisiana vodka maker Michael Fruge sees an opportunity to reach new consumers and take advantage of a market that may be ready to move away from its traditional tastes and towards his rice-based vodka.

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A Louisiana constitutional amendment went into effect in 2007 limiting legislators to three full-consecutive terms in one House, which is 12 years. Lafayette representative Stuart Bishop says that’s not enough time to know all of the inner workings of law-making. He says a business would not limit a person’s occupation to 12 years…

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Bishop serves as House Ways and Means Chairman.

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In Alexandria, United Airlines will suspend service to AEX beginning in June. Executive Director of Alexandria International Sandra McQuain says the suspension is indefinite and next month American Airlines will halt service from Alexandria to Charlotte.

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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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