Governor-elect Jeff Landry will become Louisiana’s 57th governor in less than two weeks and there are still cabinet positions to fill. The state’s next Transportation Secretary has not been appointed. Lapolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford…
The next transportation secretary will have a major say about how to fund new interstate bridges in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge and other major infrastructure projects.
A law that blocks procedures to change the gender of a minor goes into effect Monday. Because other surrounding states passed similar legislation, Grant Parish Representative GabeFirment feared it would bring minors seeking gender-affirming medical care to the state.
Cut 11 (12) “…experimental procedures.”
Firment expects the law to be challenged in court.
Starting Monday, millions of workers across the nation will get a pay bump as minimum wage increases in 22 states, but Louisiana’s minimum wage remains at 7.25 an hour. Louisiana Budget Project Executive Director Jan Moeller says the minimum wage is still below an adequate living wage for a full-time worker in the Bayou State.
Start your New Year off with a guided hike at one of Louisiana’s state parks or historic sites. State parks across the country are participating in the First Day Hikes project. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the addition of track chairs will allow individuals confined to wheelchairs, walkers, or similar devices to enjoy the trails with family and friends.
Cut 9 (07) “…and their family.”