The Transportation Task Force has begun its meeting on recommendations for how to fix Louisiana’s roads and bridges, and the need that is present to get us where we need to be. DOTD Secretary Sean Wilson says with a good annual investment, Louisiana can have an infrastructure system that we can be proud of….:
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Some of the potential solutions include an increased gas tax, vehicle permits, and vehicle registration for commercial vehicles only.

New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for women’s issues in Louisiana. Moreno says the Ignite Advocacy seeks to raise awareness and advocate for positive policies that protect women…:
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She invites women to join by visiting IgniteForChange.org.

A father is booked into East Baton Rouge Parish prison on negligent homicide charges amid allegations he caused the death of his 4-year-old son as the two were “play fighting.” Cops say a witness advised they observed 25-year-old Kristopher Carter punching the toddler and encouraging him to punch back. The death was ruled a homicide because the child died from blunt force trauma to his small bowel.

The Louisiana Department of Health has seen an uptick in mumps cases around the country and is concerned the disease could find its way here. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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