On this, the record-extending 37th day of the federal government shutdown, Senator John Kennedy is introducing two bills that would withhold lawmakers’ pay during future shutdowns. In a floor speech, Kennedy says it’s only fair that lawmakers feel the same financial pain that they’re putting workers through.
This is the week that the Louisiana Department of Treasury publishes the names of people with unclaimed property it received in the past year in newspapers throughout the state. This year, that number is 92,348. Treasurer John Fleming says the state will go to great lengths to get that money to their rightful owners. But sometimes, that’s easier said than done.
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According to the American Lung Association, Louisiana ranks 45th in the nation for early diagnosis of lung cancer. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Former LSU head football coach Brian Kelly stated in an email after his firing that he’s open to reaching a settlement in his 54-million-dollar buyout. In an email obtained by Baton Rouge TV station WAFB, Kelly said any settlement would have to make sense financially. Kelly said despite the school’s decision, he was grateful to have had the opportunity to lead the LSU program for the last four years.