Republican lawmakers are questioning the timing of President Joe Biden’s plan that would significantly restrict migrants at the southern border, saying it’s too little too late. The president unveiled the plan to gain control of the border and restore order yesterday. This as Republicans like Senator John Kennedy point out the number of border crossings has dramatically increased under the Biden Administration.
The Council for a Better Louisiana is talking about some of the education wins Louisiana Lawmakers passed this legislative session. In addition to the Gator Scholarship Program, Higher Education chalked up another win…as lawmakers dedicated 75 million dollars to work on a much bigger deferred maintenance plan.
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Several governors including Louisiana’s Jeff Landry spoke at a diesel refinery in Chalmette to criticize the Biden administration’s energy policy. Sean Richardson has more.
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A flood watch is in effect for much of Northwest Louisiana today due to saturated soil across much of the area all the way from Shreveport to Monroe down through Natchitoches and Jena. Forecasters say 1 to three more inches of rain is expected that could cause ponding on local roadways and heavy run-off to local waterways.