Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed the proposed congressional district map approved by the Louisiana Legislature because it does not include a second majority-minority district. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley expects the GOP led Legislature to attempt to override the veto…

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African-American lawmakers say since 33-percent of the state’s population is Black, two of the state’s six Congressional districts should be majority-minority

U-S Congressman Troy Carter says his office has secured 17 and a half million dollars to fund seven projects in the Second District. Carter says the money, which is part of the 2022 Appropriations Bill, will help fund projects aimed at boosting the local economy and improving the quality of life for people in southeast Louisiana.

Cut 10 (11) “…and excited about.”

Louisiana congressional delegates react to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s claim the President is doing nothing to hamper U.S. oil & gas production. Psaki made the comment at Monday’s press conference; saying there are 9000 oil & gas leases offshore that oil companies are choosing NOT to explore. Congressman Garret Graves says it shows her ignorance of how exploration and leases work.

Cut 4 (10)  “…has blocked pipelines.”

With gas prices setting record highs on an almost daily basis, many drivers may consider making the switch to hybrid or fully electric vehicles. Tyler Herrmann, co-coordinator at Louisiana Clean Fuels, says the answer isn’t that simple.

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Herrmann says a major advantage of electric cars is “filling up the tank” takes place at home but your typical daily drive is limited.