Memorial Day will be a bit different this year due to the COVID-19, but the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will still commemorate veterans.
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What steps do you need to take to ensure the best flavor experience when grilling meat today? Kevin Barnhart spoke with the pros…
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Staff at the state’s five veteran’s homes across the state will host private ceremonies this year for Memorial Day due to COVID-19. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Colonel Joey Strickland says despite the virus the holiday is still too important and must be observed to honor those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Strickland encourages those who do visit cemeteries to practice social distancing while honoring those who have served. While Memorial Day ceremonies this year are private this year, Strickland encourages the public to post photos of veterans that have sacrificed their lives for our country on the LDVA Facebook Page.
Strickland says it’s very important that we teach and show our children the importance of Memorial Day. For example you can do so by displaying the flag today.
Strickland says since the Revolutionary War to present-day more than seven-thousand Louisianans have paid the last full measure of devotion and sacrificed their lives serving their country.
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With Memorial Day being an unofficial kick-off to summer, many will be grilling today. A few tips from the pros can make a world of difference in your dining experience. Cattle Producers of Louisiana CEO Dave Foster says a couple of dollars difference in the cost of meat can make a huge impact.
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There are four major grades of young beef, with prime being the top, followed by choice, then select, then standard. Foster says retailers may use labeling tricks on standard beef.
When it comes to his own personal taste, Foster says a good rub can add a lot to the flavor.
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Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says the coronavirus pandemic further highlights the need for broadband internet in rural communities. The PSC does not regulate the internet, but Campbell believes the commission can contribute to streamlining the implementation of internet service.
Louisiana is in line to receive an estimated $600 million from the feds over the next decade to assist in that. Campbell says rural broadband availability could help with problems made worse by the pandemic.
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Plenty of focus has been put onto 5G internet service availability, but Campbell says he’s ready to get internet to rural communities by any means necessary.
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Legislators call for a special session to begin the moment the regular session ends June 1st to address 41 items dealing with the budget and other fiscal matters.
Lawmakers returned to Baton Rouge earlier this month on a compressed schedule and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the additional time may give them a clearer picture of the state’s finance.
The special session could run the entirety of June.
While the agenda currently only pertains to fiscal items Pinsonat says it could be used as an opportunity to override a potential gubernatorial veto of items like tort reform aimed at lowering auto insurance rates.
Tort reform is held up in the House as lawmakers reportedly push to pass it with a two-thirds vote. Another item that could be vetoed if passes is a bill blocking local governments from suing oil and gas companies for coastal damage.
The budget will be the focus but Pinsonat says because special sessions have no limitations on tax issues lawmakers will also consider some tax credits and exemptions.
The final step for fantasy sports legalization, taxation of the business, will also be considered.
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