In response to the massive recall of potentially radioactive shrimp from Indonesia that was being sold at Walmart in 13 states, including Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Nungesser says people need to know what they’re eating.
Cut 12 (10) “…eating Louisiana.”
Louisiana law requires restaurants and suppliers clearly indicate whether their seafood is imported or not. Nungesser would also like to see a 10-cent per pound inspection fee be imposed on importers.
The Secretary of State’s Office is demonstrating six potential voting systems to replace the state’s outdated system. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says all the systems are a significant improvement over the state’s current voting system.
Cut 6 (10) “…our elections safe.”
Public demonstrations of the systems run today through September 18 at the old governor’s mansion in Baton Rouge.
As we look back 20 years ago this week when Hurricane Katrina ravaged southeast Louisiana. U-S Army Corps of Engineers spokesperson Renee Poche says it’s still possible for a strong hurricane to overtop the system, but flooding can still be minimized…
Poche says work continues on providing even more flood protection as construction is ongoing on a one-billion dollar project to protect the River Parishes.
The Saints began making cuts to get to the 53-man roster by 3:00. Veteran running back Cam Akers was part of the first cuts after showing promise in preseason camp. Head coach Kellen Moore says it was a tough move, but he likes the depth the Saints have at running back.