It took three tries, but Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham finally advanced his constitutional amendment to limit governors to two lifetime terms. The House passed it yesterday with 73 votes, three more than the 70 needed. Covington Representative Mark Wright, who was one of the 25 who voted no, does not see how capping a governor to two lifetime terms will actually help the state.
A ULM political science professor says the newly-launched recall effort against Governor Landry has almost no chance in succeeding. Pearson Cross says in his view, there are valid reasons to recall an elected official, and nothing that Landry has done rises to that level.
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A tornado watch is in effect for much of central Louisiana until 11 tonight. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brandon Thorne says tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are among the threats – however, he says this won’t exactly be a super-soaker.
Cleco says work is underway on the largest grid resiliency investment in the power company’s history. Cleco spokeswoman Brooke Buford says they have crews replacing electric equipment, moving certain segments of the system underground and reinforcing utility poles.
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Buford says these projects will reduce storm-related costs and will result in fewer outages and faster restoration times.