The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association says an oil glut along with the global COVID-19 pandemic has 78-percent of operators taking steps to shut-in production …
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The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association is seeking relief from the state legislature, calling on the passage of House Bill 506 which would reduce the severance tax rate by half a percent each year for the next eight years. The House Ways and Means committee approved the bill yesterday and it heads to the House floor for more discussion.

A Senate Committee will hear several sports gambling-related bills today. Lake Charles Republican Ronnie Johns has a proposal that calls for a proposition election on sports wagering to be held in every parish in November. Johns says sports betting is already happening illegally…
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If parishes were to legalize sports gambling, the activity could not begin until the Legislature approves the tax structure during next year’s fiscal session.

It’s Cinco De Mayo, which is traditionally a big day for Mexican restaurants. Governor John Bel Edwards is reminding people that social distancing still needs to be observed as restaurants are able to have outdoor dining. Edwards says he’s pleased with how restaurants and their customers responded this past weekend…
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