The Mercedes-Benz Superdome celebrates its 40th birthday today. Eric Gill reports…
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Lafayette Republican Congressman Charles Boustany will lead an effort to re-write the nation’s welfare laws. Scott Carwile has more…
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Louisiana Radio Network asked the four candidates for governor about what steps they’ll take to prevent mass shootings like the one that happened earlier this month in Lafayette. Emelie Gunn has more..
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Today is the 40th birthday of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Dome officially opened on August 3, 1975 after almost four years of construction. General Manager Alan Freeman says 40 years is a great run, but the facility still has a lot of life left. He says that’s why they decided to theme this anniversary year, “40 Strong”…
He says upgrades to the stadium has kept the Superdome a viable venue to host some of the world’s biggest events. Freeman says they are constantly looking at ways to enhance the fan’s experience at the Dome…
The Saints are the Superdome’s primary tenant. Over the years, the Superdome has hosted seven Super Bowls, five Final Fours, and a WrestleMania, just to name a few. Freeman is confident all of these and more will return to the Dome…
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Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany will spearhead an effort to re-write the nation’s welfare reform laws. The country’s welfare system hasn’t seen any major changes since 1996 and Boustany has been asked by House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan to lead a rewrite. Boustany says his desire is that welfare recipients find permanent work…
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Boustany says in order for welfare recipients to find long lasting jobs, they need to have the ability to receive education and training…
Boustany says when welfare was reformed in 1996, steps were taken to make sure recipients to find work. He says the goal this time around is not only employment, but an opportunity to increase earning potential over time for the tens of millions of people who are receiving government assistance
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The four candidates for governor say they want to improve access for mental health care as a way to prevent another mass shooting incident like the deadly Lafayette movie theater shooting. Democrat John Bel Edwards says you can’t put a price on mental healthcare and he’s been fighting for more access to it for years.
Republican David Vitter says the tragic event shows it’s necessary to focus on mental health issues and it’s part of his campaign platform.
Republican Scott Angelle says we must take a serious look at mental health laws in Louisiana and across the nation while enforcing laws to make sure there are proper background checks for those buying guns. He says he doesn’t want this despicable event to negatively effect lawful people.
Republican Jay Dardenne says he wants to create the opportunity to identify which people should be able to purchase a gun. He says we have appropriate laws to keep weapons out of the hands of the mentally ill but we need to increase mental healthcare funding in the state.
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GasBuddy is predicting Louisiana’s statewide average for a gasoline will fall below $2 a gallon in October. GasBuddy Analyst Gregg Laskoski says the decline in prices will accelerate after the Labor Day Holiday.
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Laskoski says currently the statewide average is about $2.39 for a gallon of regular gasoline. He says this is good news for consumers when it comes to upcoming holiday shopping.
Laskoski says February was the last time prices was under two dollars a gallon in Louisiana. He says they’re also seeing strong production numbers from refineries, which is steadily keeping prices low.