The State Department of Agriculture and Forestry has begun issuing industrial hemp licenses in time for the 2020 planting season. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Facing criticism that he broke a campaign promise to teachers, Gov. John Bel Edwards reversed course Thursday and proposed a reworked K-12 budget proposal that would include a direct $500 pay hike for public school teachers
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is in effect across the state as we enter the final weekend of the Carnival season. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says law enforcement has earmarked funding to increase patrols during this time period.
Lambert says even though carnival time in the state is known for being a huge party it doesn’t mean drinking and driving must be part of the equation.
Cleco customers will see a drop on their power bill starting in March with the removal of the storm restoration fee. The fee became part of customers’ statements to pay to fix the damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says its good news for their customers.