The U-S Senate rejected an amendment from Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy that would have appropriated two-point-five billion dollars in disaster aid to Louisiana for the hurricanes that hit the state in 2020 and 2021. Before the vote, Kennedy explained where the money will go
Cut 6 (13) “… Louisiana ports”
Kennedy tried to attach the amendment to a one-point-five trillion-dollar government funding bill.
As motorists are trying to get the most out of a gallon of gas a possible with record prices at the pump. Triple AAA fuel analyst Don Redman has a tip for being more fuel efficient he says don’t let the gas light come on…and fill up that before you get below a quarter of a tank.
Triple-A says also says early morning and late afternoon are the best times to fill up, especially during the summer months.
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves wants to help Stamp Out nutria with help from the U-S Postal Service. Graves has introduced legislation that would create the “Combating Invasive Species Semipostal Stamp” which would help produce funds to combat invasive species like nutria…
Nutria is known to damage coastal marshes
It’s that time again to move the clocks forward this weekend and not only is the time change not very popular it’s also proven to be a health issue. LSU Health New Orleans Chief of Cardiology Dr. Frank Smart says DayLight Saving puts a significant amount of stress on your body.
Cut 3 (11) “…really important.”
Smart says studies show it take generally 24 to 48 hours after a time change for one’s hormone levels to stabilize thus reducing the risk of a cardiac event.