The petition to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has fallen short of the signatures needed to go to a citywide ballot. Governor John Bel Edwards’ office says there were only a bit over 27-thousand confirmed and certified voter signatures; far below the 45-thousand needed. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says he’s not surprised, because recall petition drives often fall short…:

CUT 14(09)      “…completely different.”

Louisiana lawmakers would receive a $43,000 pay raise if Gretna Representative Joseph Marino’s bill passes. The current salary for legislators has been $16,800 since 1980. Marino says when you compare salaries from 40 years ago, it would average more than $60 thousand today for the part-time position…:

CUT 07(08)      “…be a legislator.”

If passed the pay raise would go into effect in January 2024.

State lawmakers called the Office of Motor Vehicles to a meeting to address numerous constituent complaints of poor service, rude employees and other issues with the OMV. Pollock Representative Gage Firment says he’s hearing about it a lot…:

CUT 04(12)      “…okay.”

OMV Deputy Commissioner Staci Hoyt says they working on the issues. She says they are facing two issues, not enough workers and an outdated computer system…:

CUT 05(08)      “…that we have.”

Hoyt says they will work to improve their interaction with the public.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding a runaway teen, Reagan Tomlin. She is 17, white, brown eyes and brown hair. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. Reagan was last seen on March 20, 2023. Call the Rapides sheriff’s Office with any tips; 318-473-6700.