Congressman Garret Graves legislation that would revive the National Scenic Byways program flew through the House with little opposition, potentially reopening a program that would protect and promote two iconic wilderness trails in Louisiana. The bill passed 404-19, and Graves says even in the midst of a contentious debate over the southern border, positive legislation can still make it through with bi-partisan support.
The bill is headed to the Senate.
The Bayou state is notorious for having some of the highest premiums in the nation, but many Louisiana drivers may be seeing their insurance rates drop. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Donelon says althought State Farm covers about one million of the over 4 million people in the state, will drop their policies by about 10 percent.
Despite a trade demand superstar forward Anthony Davis is still a Pelican, and will be at least until the season ends, and the Pels have confirmed he will play out the remainder of the season, if healthy. Many fans have expressed concerns about the franchises viability in New Orleans playing second favorite to the Saints in a smaller market without a superstar like Davis. Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says the team is not in danger of leaving anytime soon because Gayle Benson considers the Pels a long term investment, one that’s paid off handsomely so far.
The team traded to forward Nicola Mirotic to the Bucks, and Wesley Johnson to the Wizards on deadline day. The NBA played a part in the decision to play The Brow.