Dozens of leaders within the oil and gas industry have signed off on a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to visit domestic energy facilities prior to a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia next month. Tommy Faucheux, president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association says that before the President considers asking other nations to increase their production, he’d like him to take a closer look at how to do so here at home.

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After receiving a tip, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cites 40-year-old Caleb Hudson of Breaux Bridge for illegal possession of two venomous and restricted copperhead snakes. Adam Einck with LDWF says being in possession of venomous and restricted snakes can be costly.

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The seized snakes have been donated to zoos in Louisiana.

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A temporary restraining order is in effect that keeps Louisiana from squeezing the trigger on the state’s abortion ban. Brooke Thorington has a response from a local pro-life organization.

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