The US Army Corps of Engineers is looking to open the Morganza Spillway as the Mississippi River is predicated to crest by June 5th. This would be the third time in the spillway’s history it’s ever been opened. Weeks ago stakeholders along the Morganza were told engineers had no intentions of opening the spillway but plans have changed due to the Mississippi River being above flood stage for months and heavy rains continue to fall in the Midwest. Governor Edwards is meeting with the United Command Group today to discuss river flooding.
The Louisiana House is expected to vote on a few high profile bills before they take a break for the Memorial Day weekend. Jeff Palermo has the story…
A bill requiring restaurants to inform customers the country of origin of their shrimp and crawfish is advancing at the state capitol. Louisiana Restaurant Association lobbyist Eldon Rogillo (Row-gillo) says they don’t have an issue telling customers the country of origin, but how it would appear on the menu has been their biggest concern…
For restaurants that don’t use menus, a sign at their entrance would be required.
President Trump says he refuses to work with Democrats until they agree to stop investigating his administration. Yesterday House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she came to meet the President to talk about infrastructure projects, but instead he took a pass. US Senator John Kennedy hopes both sides can move past their political differences in order to produce significant legislation to improve our transportation system.