The state appears to have a surplus for the third year in a row, as Louisiana brought in 300 million more in taxes than it budgeted. Governor Edwards says the surplus is an example of the state’s improving economy, but Legislative Fiscal Office Chief Economist Greg Albrecht says the state’s slowly improving outlook isn’t the primary reason why revenue is up.
Albrecht notes the state has added money to its budgetary forecast to try and compensate for the increased revenue, but their estimates have turned out to be too conservative.
Medical marijuana will be available at select pharmacies Tuesday, but only those with a specific diseases will be allowed access to it. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says that includes HIV, intractable pain, cachexia…
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Three former Louisiana football stars are among the eight that will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today. Former Baltimore Ravens superstar safety Ed Reed went to Destrehan High School. His defensive coordinator at Destrehan and current Wildcats head coach Stephen Robicheaux says it’s a well-deserved honor
Reed spent 12 years in the NFL and holds the record for interception return yards.
Two former LSU Tigers are also part of the 2019 Hall of Fame Class, Johnny Robinson and Kevin Mawae. Executive Deputy athletics director Verge Ausberry says what an honor for two LSU legends…
Robinson was an All-SEC running back on the Tigers 1958 national championship team. While Mawae was an all-conference performer on the offensive line for the Tigers in the early 1990s.