Louisiana’s first wind turbine and its components have arrived in the state after a transatlantic trip from Ireland. Mel Bridges has more.
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Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is Trump’s running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election at the Republican National Convention on Monday. Sean Richardson has more.
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Republican proponent of revising the state constitution Lane Grisby made his case to the media; to hold a convention ASAP so proposed changes can be on the fall ballot. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana’s first wind turbine and its components have arrived at Avondale Global Gateway from Ireland. Jeff Keever with Avondale says this turbine represents exciting new things for Louisiana that have already started even though the turbine isn’t up and running yet.
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The turbine will be installed by Gulf Wind Technology at the Port Fourchon Coastal Wetlands Park. Keever says once there, the turbine will do more than just provide renewable energy.
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Keever hopes this turbine is the first of many in the state. He says Louisiana is uniquely positioned to work with wind energy projects since so much of the workforce is already familiar with on- and offshore energy.
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The turbine will be installed and tested early next year.
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Governor Jeff Landry has designated this week as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says rural roads are deceptively dangerous. More minor crashes, such as fender-benders, happen in cities…
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More than 62% of fatal crashes in Louisiana in 2022 were on rural roads. Fischer says factors in rural road fatalities include excessive speed, drinking and not wearing a seatbelt.
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Fischer says rural road fatalities are preventable with safe driving. He says it’s imperative you don’t drive distracted, wear your seatbelt, and go the speed limit when on a rural road.
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Louisiana Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy is calling on Americans not to make assumptions about why a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Kennedy urges the public not to jump to conclusions on a motive.
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The FBI is taking the lead on the assassination attempt. Many Americans are asking what led to the security failures that allowed Thomas Matthew Crooks to get a clean shot at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Kennedy asks for patience as authorities attempt to gain answers…
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Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Vance, once a critic of Trump, has become a strong supporter and advocate for his policies. Louisiana State Treasure John Fleming…
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Fleming says Vance’s age is not a concern for the ticket and thinks his youth will be the foundation for the future of the Republican party.
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Fleming says the assassination attempt on Trump likely did not influence his VP choice.
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Vance’s strong defense of Trump in media appearances likely helped solidify his position as the V-P pick.
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Republican megadonor Lane Grigsby, who’s appealing to Louisiana lawmakers one last time to hold a Constitutional Convention so the changes could appear on the fall ballot, made his case at the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday. He says the state’s constitution is broken.
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Grigsby’s version of reforming the constitution would pertain to fiscal elements, like removing the homestead exemption, civil service protections, and retirement systems, and having them transferred into state law. He says the state’s fiscal house is a mess. For example, it has a complex and uncompetitive tax code and budget process.
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He says the current constitution gives lawmakers very little ability to distribute funds among initiatives that need more funding due to the restraints in the current constitution.
The Secretary of State’s Office has stated for changes to be voted on in the fall election a convention must be completed by early September.
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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier now has the keys to the car. That’s how Coach Brian Kelly explained the situation at SEC Media Days as Nussmeier finally gets his chance to lead the Tigers offense after waiting for three years for the opportunity. Nussmeier has a talented group of receivers, but they are not proven. Nuss has confidence in them
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Nussmeier could have easily entered the transfer portal as he waited his turn for the last two seasons behind Jayden Daniels. But the Lake Charles native says he chose LSU for a reason after his high school playing career ended in Texas…
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Nussmeier is the son of former NFL quarterback Doug Nussmeier, who is an assistant for the Chargers. Garrett Nussmeier says his relationship with his Dad is a big reason why got to this point…
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