Senator John Kennedy is backing the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act which had expired earlier this year.
Kennedy says violence against women is a problem, and over the years, the act has helped fund avenues to improve the situation.

Cut 10 (10) “…social service agencies.”

The Violence Against Women Act, originally enacted in 1994 and had provided resources to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority releases its Fiscal Year 2021 annual plan which begins July 1, 2020. The plan anticipates investing $958 million into the state’s coast.

CPRA Executive Director Bren Haase says various factors are in place to make this the largest spending plan in the history of the coastal program.

Cut 6 (11) “…to the state.”

$718 million will be allocated toward construction.

Louisiana is the first state in the nation to receive authorization from the USDA to distribute industrial hemp licenses.

It’s the culmination of a process that began earlier this year in the Legislature when Louisiana growers told lawmakers they were interested in taking advantage of a new federal ruling on the crop. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain…

Cut 12 (06) “…fruition

Strain cautions against planting hemp seeds without being aware of the many regulations regarding hemp production and a license.

LSU coach Ed Orgeron and Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley met for a joint press conference that was mostly full of praise for each other’s season, in particular, each team’s offensive prowess.

Riley says LSU Assistant Coach Joe Brady created spread at LSU is among the most creative he’s ever seen…

Cut 15 (16) “…played.”

Riley is an oft mentioned candidate for an NFL coaching job.