Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser disagrees with a plan to name a new Mississippi River bridge South of Baton Rouge area after President Donald Trump. Michael Echols, author of the House-approved bill awaiting debate in the Senate, says if Louisiana passes a law to name the bridge after the president, it raises the chances that the federal government will fully fund the bridge. Nungesser told Jim Engster on “Talk Louisiana” on WRKF that he does not like the idea…
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Another bill in committee would rename a section of a Louisiana Highway after a former president. Louisiana Highway 15 between South Second Street and U.S. Highway 165 in Monroe would become “President Barack Obama Highway” if Representative Pat Moore’s bill passes. HB 966 is scheduled for debate in the Transportation Committee today.
Will Wade is back and intends to quickly transform the LSU men’s basketball program into a winner. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A Gretna representative wants to make it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions Vincent Cox filed the “click to cancel” bill. He says he’s heard from many frustrated constituents on this issue, including some who just give up and pay the monthly fee for something they don’t use.
The bill was unanimously approved this morning by the House Commerce Committee.