While legal experts say former President Donald Trump will most likely not serve jail time for his 34 felony convictions, LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says there are legal implications, for example possibly losing the right to vote or possess firearms.
The synthetic rubber manufacturer, Denka Performance Elastomer says they will likely have to shut down the Reserve plant because they can’t meet the EPA’s shortened deadline of 90 days to reduce emissions. Local advocacy group Rise St. James says is celebrating the potential closure of saying they are poisoning people in Reserve. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser says Rise St. James doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
EPA had given Denka 2 years to reduce emissions.
A new bill would give Governor Jeff Landry the power to appoint almost 150 state board and commission chairs. Until now, the boards selected their chairs, while the governor could appoint a majority of board members and indirectly name the chair. Senator Valarie Hodges of Denham Springs says she sponsored this bill because she believes it allows the governor to do their job better.
New Orleans Representative Candace Newell opposes giving the power to a governor.
Hurricane season is upon us officially beginning Saturday. National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says it’s important to know your risks. If you live in a storm surge evacuation zone, you should already have a plan of where you’ll go, how you’ll get there, and what you’ll take with you.