State lawmakers are putting together a bill for the regular session that would increase the state’s gasoline tax for the first time in decades. Halen Doughty has more…
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A study from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission finds the state’s seat belt usage rate is at an all-time high of 88-percent. That’s nearly a two-percent point increase over the previous year. The report shows the increase is mostly attributable to more minority drivers and passengers buckling up.

Governor Edwards must find a new leader for State Police. Colonel Mike Edmonson’s last day as superintendent is March 24th as he is retiring with the department under fire for a travel scandal. Edwards says Edmonson also oversees the Office of Motor Vehicles, the Fire Marshal’s office, and highway safety…
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Workplace productivity might be down today, because it’s the first full day of the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament. Office Team District President Brandi Britton says employers who incorporate fun activities surrounding March Madness can promote healthy mix of work and play, but managers still need to be organzied about it…
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