Louisiana could feel the burn from an escalating trade dispute with China, but proponents say a message needs to be sent. Connor Ferrill has the story.
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Father’s Day is this weekend and the National Retail Federation is expecting near record spending in honor of the holiday to the tune of $15.3 billion. NRF spokesperson Katherine Cullen says when it comes to gifts, it’s really looking promising for dads this year.
Louisiana officials back an effort to impose a five to ten cent inspection fee on all imported seafood coming, in an effort to push back against lower quality, cheaper imported shrimp that’s hurting Louisiana shrimpers. Lt. Governor Nungesser says ingesting Asian imports that come from countries that allow excessive use of preservatives can put you in a real bind the next time you get an infection and have to take a trip to the hospital.
The US Senate approves legislation to honor former Saints standout and ALS advocate Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal which is the highest honor a citizen can receive from Congress. Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and he quickly became an inspiration for those living with the fatal disease. Senator Bill Cassidy, one of the bill’s sponsors, says Gleason’s ‘No White Flags’ message has resulted in millions of dollars being raised to fight the disease…