A federal appeals court blocks an order from a U-S District Judge calling on lawmakers to redraw a Congressional district map. This means a special session for lawmakers to draw a six-district Louisiana Congressional map with two majority Black Districts will probably not happen. House Governmental Affairs Chairman John Stefanski says that based on an ongoing Alabama redistricting case, Louisiana can use the Congressional map approved by lawmakers in February for this fall’s congressional election…
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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says there were several big legislative wins in the just-completed legislative session, including the creation of Education Savings Accounts that expand education options for children. But LABI President Stephen Waguespack regrets that one bill they deemed critical failed to pass…
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Food banks are also feeling the pinch with record inflation and gas prices. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Anyone can fish this weekend in Louisiana without a fishing license. It’s the state’s annual free fishing weekend and in preparation, LDWF Biologist Danica Williams says they’ve stocked 17 waterways across the state with ample catfish to improve the odds of catching a fish…
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For a list of 17 fishing sites visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.