Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is unsure how he will vote on a congressional measure that seeks to block President Donald Trump’s national emergency over the southern border wall. The national emergency frees up billions of dollars to enhance the southern border wall. Cassidy says he’s for improved border security, but is concerned about the precedent the president is setting by calling a national emergency
The Raise the Age Act passed in 2016 goes into effect Friday, which means 17-year-olds will no longer be criminally charged as adults for non-violent offenses
Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights Policy Director Rachel Gassert says the system has been preparing for the change.
Cut 6 (09) “…achieve those goals.”
Online dating is alive and well in many parts of the country, but there is bad news for those looking for love in the bayou state. According to research conducted by ATTSavings.com, of all of fifty states and Washington DC, Louisiana ranks last for online dating. Website spokesperson Alec Sears says it’s not all bad news for the state.
Cut 10 (09) “…brought that down.”
Acadiana based Bayou Teche Brewing has a definitively Cajun concoction on their hands with the creation of a breakfast stout brewed with boudin, coffee, and maple syrup. Brewery founder Karlos Knott says like most good ideas, the plan started with a few drinks to get the team in the right frame of mind to think up their next great beer. The owner says they’ve been wanting to take on a breakfast stout, but do it with a bayou twist.