Ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft may soon be regulated by the state rather than parishes or cities in Louisiana. A bill to create statewide regulations over uber drivers has been introduced.
Nick Juliano Uber spokesperson says we have been lagging behind other states when it comes to regulations.
Your child may be asking for a rabbit as a pet this weekend for their very own Easter bunny. But it may not be the right fit for your family. Alicia Haefele-Vile with the Louisiana SPCA says it’s wise to think carefully about getting a rabbit and all the care it can entail. She says it’s like having a dog or cat, but with much more care…
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Governor John Bel Edwards is seeking legislative approval for his plan on how to spend 123 million dollars in surplus dollars from the last fiscal year. If he has his way, 40 million dollars of the excess would be dumped into transportation projects. Edwards says the money would be spread out across the bayou to improve critical infrastructure.
A total of 80 million dollars will be spent on “strategic investments”.
Ten million dollars would be put into deferred maintenance on college campuses. Louisiana has a few billion dollar backlog of projects that would patch up state buildings. Edwards says many higher education facilities are becoming unsafe due to years of neglect.
A Longtime Louisiana mayor was hospitalized this week, just before losing an election. West Monroe mayor Dave Norris has since been released and his son Davy Norris says he could return to work on Monday. The news star cites a statement from the 77 year old saying is illness was unrelated to the election.