The Public Service Commissioner who spearheaded a new policy for large projects like data centers to access energy is defending the policy that removes the requirement for utilities powering the projects to prove that its generation is the cheapest and most reliable. The Alliance for Affordable Energy says the new policy with cause residential customers’ utility bills skyrocket, but Commissioner J.P. Coussan says…
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is causing the death of wild birds, especially in Southwest Louisiana. State Wildlife Veterinarian Jonathan Roberts says the virus affects various species differently.
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As you drive to your Christmas destination, Andrew Greenstein reports you can do so without giving too much money to the gasoline companies.
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Tonight’s Powerball jackpot drawing is estimated to be 1.7 billion dollars because the jackpot has rolled over since no one has matched all six numbers since September 6th. Chrislyn Maher (“mayor”) with the Louisiana Lottery says while no one has won the big prize, almost 100 people across the country have come close and come.