A south Louisiana man is under arrest after allegedly stalking an ex, and setting a series of fires aimed at harassment.
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House Republicans are fighting the Governor’s claims that their “caucus of no” is responsible for the legislative gridlock. Kevin Barnhart.
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”
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Conservatives in the House are punching back again the Governor’s claims that they’re at fault for the legislative gridlock and partisan conflicts that ground down yet another special session. Erath Representative Blake Miguez says after a House tax plan that raised 400 million dollars was rejected, some Republicans may be losing interest in voting for any revenue measure.
Without additional revenue, TOPS would be cut by 30 percent, higher ed would see 96 million in cuts, and state agencies would take an across the board funding reductions.
Governor Edwards has labeled a group of anti-tax, pro budget cut hardliners the “caucus of no” for rejecting compromise tax plans. But Miguez says the votes were there for GOP House Chairman Lance Harris bill which would have raised 300-million dollars….
Miguez says the legislature’s current budget the fully funds healthcare, and has plenty of enough money to adequately fund other state priorities. The Erath Republican says before another special session, the governor needs to sign the budget that’s on his desk to reassure the Medicaid patients who received cancellation notices that their programs will not be cut.
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A bill sponsored by House GOP leader Lance Harris that would allow independent gas stations to sue larger gas station companies over unfair pricing has been vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards. Harris owns a chain of gas stations in the Alexandria area and could have benefited from the bill. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the move may be retaliation on the part of the governor.
Although Governor Edwards said a in a veto note that the bill would’ve likely resulted in higher prices at the pump for drivers, Pinsonat believes that was not the primary reason for the veto.
Cut 10 (11) “…the governor’s motives.”
Pinsonat says that this is part of the partisan games being played in Baton Rouge.
Harris dismissed suggestions it was improper for him to push a proposal in which, as an independent gas station owner, would have a financial interest.
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Entergy recommends you set thermostat to 78 degrees for maximum savings on your electric bill. For most people…. That’s not going to happen….
Most folks surveyed said they didn’t have a problem leaving the temperature at 78 while they were at work, but nearly everyone said…
The recommendation had a lot of folks asking, what’s the point of having AC if it doesn’t keep you comfy in the summer?
Entergy says each degree below 78 will add approximately 3-percent to the cost of your electric bill.