During President Trump’s visit to Sempra Energy’s liqueied natural gas plant in Hackberry, he praised the workers for fueling a new American revolution when it comes to delivering clean energy worldwide. And Mr. Trump credited his leadership for promoting fossil fuel development…
cut 24 (11) “….under assault”
The President also promised a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge if re-elected.

A bill heading to the Senate would allow medical marijuana patients to inhale therapeutic cannabis, much like an asthma patient uses an inhaler. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says veterans came to him and asked for the expanded option for treatment…
cut 14 (09) “…inhalation”
The House approved the bill on a 73-3 vote.

A Senate committee has approved legislation that would set the minimum age for marriage in Louisiana at 18-years-old. The proposal passed without objection, but Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau raised concerns about the bill blocking two 17-year-olds from getting married when there’s an unplanned pregnancy…
Cut 11 (10) “…setting.”
Luneau says he’ll work to amend the legislation so there are exceptions.

A New Orleans vegetable and flowers farmer enters the race for agriculture commissioner. “Margee” Green is running as a Democrat. Green says she’s running because there are barriers that keep small and midsize farmers from becoming successful….
Cut 4 (09) “… the effects most.”
Green is the second Democrat to challenge Ag Commissioner Mike Strain. Natchitoches Parish farmer Charlie Greer is also running.