The state and several coastal parishes have finalized a 100-million dollar legal settlement over coastal damages. This is one of dozens of lawsuits seeking monetary damages against oil and gas companies over damage to coastal wetlands. Attorney John Carmouche expects other oil companies will also seek to settle…
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Several parish leaders oppose the lawsuits. Terrebonne President Gordon Dove called the settlement a money grab by trial lawyers.

There are 8 constitutional amendments on the November 8th ballot and today we look at Amendment 4. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says this amendment pertains to receiving a huge water bill through no fault of your own. He says state law dictates a utility cannot donate anything of value to customers…:
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Procopio says an argument against voting for the amendment is that allowing widespread waivers takes away much needed money from systems already struggling with outdated infrastructure.

Shreveport Republican Representative Alan Seabaugh says he’ll file legislation in next year’s legislative session that would create the Louisiana Violent Crime Task Force that will come up with solutions on how to tackle the problem. Seabaugh says the proposal has gained significant support from groups across Louisiana…
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Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says they’ll work with their criminal justice partners to research and propose common sense measures that keep Louisiana families safe.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says Andy Dalton will remain the starting quarterback even though Jameis Winston is healthy enough to play Sunday against the Raiders. In the four games Dalton has started, the Saints have averaged 31 points. Saints analyst Mike Detillier…
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Sunday’s game against Las Vegas begins at noon in the Superdome.