The Senate has given final passage to the new congressional map, sending it to Governor Landry’s desk. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says once he signs it, the plaintiffs in the case that led to this last-minute re-draw will likely file another legal challenge, but he does not expect it to go anywhere.

Cut 14 (13) “…largely Democratic district.”

Many New Orleans residents, including Mayor Helena Moreno, have vocally challenged the viral Tulane study that stated New Orleanians should begin relocation before the city is completely submerged by the end of the century. Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Executive Director Jessica Dandridge-Smith says the study was offensive and premature.

Cut 9 (11)  “…amongst community.”

Is it possible that gasoline prices have peaked? Here’s Joe Gallinaro.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

One year after vetoing a similar bill, Governor Landry allows a bill to ban balloon releases to become law without his signature. What was different about Harahan Representative John Illg’s bill this year is that it added balloon releases to the state’s existing anti-littering law, whereas last year, it was a standalone law. In his veto last year, Landry stated that it would have been impossible to enforce.