A Florida man working as a DOTD contractor was killed Wednesday morning while working on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. State transportation says a vehicle collided with equipment that ultimately made impact with the worker. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they are not sure what led to the tragic incident, but distracted driving has been a big problem on this stretch of highway…
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An effort to give voters a chance to decide if the minimum wage should be raised to nine dollars an hour died in the Louisiana Senate. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says the 26 votes needed to send his proposal to the House were not there…
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The full Senate approves legislation that would give voters a chance to declare that abortions are unconstitutional. Supporters of House Bill 425 say it will make sure abortions are not legal in Louisiana if Roe versus Wade is overturned. Opponents say constitutions are meant to protect a person’s right. But Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson says Louisiana has shown to be a pro-life state…
A House approved bill to certify veteran-owned businesses advances out of the Senate Commerce committee. Any business that is majority owned by veterans would be provided a statewide insignia to display. Governor John Bel Edwards says the bill will also create a database of veteran-owned business…
Now it goes to the senate for a vote.