Former East Feliciana School Board member Derald Spears has been charged with public payroll fraud for only attending one of the 12 meetings the board held last year. His attorney says he was at work at his job and couldn’t make it. 20th Judicial District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla says if a job gets in the way of holding public office, then you have to make a decision…:
CUT 08 (08) “…needs to resign.”
Spears term ended in December. He did not seek re-election after serving two terms. His case goes to trial in June.
It’s 12th Night, or King Day if you prefer; the official start of the Carnival season that ends with Mardi Gras. Now through then, we all enjoy traditional King Cakes. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy…:
CUT 10 (09) “…for everybody.”
Mardi Gras is Tuesday, February 21st this year.
As of today, Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry is the only major declared candidate for Louisiana Governor in 2023. A few candidates have decided NOT to run, and a handful of fellow GOP members are thinking about it. Landry Campaign spokesman Brent Littlefield says the Landry Campaign has a good head start on potential challengers…:
CUT 13 (09) “…Leadership PAC
Senator Bill Cassidy announced he’s a “no” weeks ago. Senator John Kennedy said he’s not running this week. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will announce HIS decision next Tuesday. Also reportedly mulling it over: Congressman Garret Graves, Treasurer John Schroder, and state lawmakers Sharon Hewitt and Richard Nelson.
Attorney General Jeff Landry issued an opinion today saying that, the way he interprets state law, would not require in-person doctor visits for access to medical marijuana. This comes after the Medical Marijuana Commission said they would be required, which could limit availability in remote areas.