The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz who led the effort to remove McCarthy…
cut 7 (10) “…he’s the Conservative”
Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise announced today his candidacy to be the next Speaker of the House.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard has avoided a possible death sentence by taking a plea deal for fatally shooting a Lafayette Police officer in 2017 and also wounding three others. Howard was set to stand trial in March and he earlier pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. But Assistant District Attorney Alan Haney says Howard was aware of his actions that night…
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Howard has been sentenced to life in prison.

The state is expected to gain 81-thousand jobs over the next two years. That’s according to economist Loren Scott who says much of this job growth will occur in south Louisiana as a result of an industrial boom, but Central Louisiana will also see a much needed uptick in jobs…
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Scott says he’s concerned about the Monroe area. He says Lumen Technologies is downsizing and Vantage Health Plan was purchased by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Cleco customers can now purchase energy efficiency items at Cleco-Marketplace-dot-com. Cleco spokesperson Marianne Addy says at that site you can find savings and promotions to purchase smart thermostats, LEDs and water savers. She says LED bulbs use 80-percent less power than traditional light bulbs…
cut 11 (02) “…save money”