A report by the Advocate alleges Attorney General Jeff Landry, who rails against immigration issues, brought in skilled Mexican laborers to construct an LNG plant in Cameron Parish.
Landry political advisor Brent Littlefield says yes, the AG did help bring foreign workers to the job site, but it was only temporary.
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The paper did not accuse Landry of breaking any laws, but did note he did business with a Houston man who plead guilty to fraudulently bringing over 1,000 Mexican workers into the country.
Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is honored at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo, who named a giraffe after him. Zoo spokesperson Robyn Lott says of the three choices “Burreaux” was a popular pick.
Nationally, marriage rates have dipped almost eight percent over the decade. In Louisiana, that number is almost 28 percent. LSU Health New Orleans clinical psychologist Amy Dickson says that doesn’t necessarily mean there are fewer people in committed relationships as you may find plenty of engaged couples.
The divorce rate is also down nearly 20 percent nationally, with Louisiana down by 23 percent.
Covington Representative Mark Wright files an amendment to consolidate the Governor and Lt. Governor onto one ticket, instead of having voters chose them separately. Wright says it makes for more efficient government, and combining the ticket could open up some interesting political options for gubernatorial candidates who now get to pick a running mate.