Taxpayers are paying more than $91 million a year on litter abatement to keep Louisiana beautiful, according to a new study. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Prices and inflation seem to be up everywhere but there’s some good news at the pump. Colleen Crain has more…
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The 2023 Louisiana Litter Study reveals taxpayers are paying more than $91 million annually on litter abatement, a 65 percent increase since 2010. Keep Louisiana Beautiful Director Susan Russell says unfortunately most of that money is going towards cleaning up the state instead of getting residents to stop trashing it
Research shows there were over 143 million pieces of litter on Louisiana roadways with interstates being the most littered type of roadway. Nearly 54 percent of motorists were the source of highway litter, followed by unsecured loads at 17 percent.
Most Louisianans support a 50-cent to two-dollar fee for cleanup and prevention. Russell says 74 percent of all littering across the Bayou State takes place at outdoor events.
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According to the survey, 92 percent of Louisianans believe litter is a problem. To help tackle the ongoing litter issue, Russell urges residents to get involved.
The full report can be found at KeepLouisianaBeatiful.org.
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After Monday night’s Powerball Jackpot came and went without one lucky winner, tonight’s drawing is an estimated $1.73 billion with a cash value of $756 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says its the second-largest jackpot ever and it follows another billion-dollar jackpot in July.
Tonight’s drawing is the 36th consecutive drawing that has rolled over since July 19 without a big winner. The odds of winning the Powerball is 1 in 292 million. Annison says there have been 17 Powerball grand prize winners from Louisiana….
Annison also said don’t toss your ticket in the trash too quickly if you don’t hit all six numbers. He said there are multiple ways to win.
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A one-million-dollar Powerball ticket matching all five white ball numbers drawn was sold in Houma last weekend. To be eligible for tonight’s Powerball jackpot, tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
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Gas prices are down and according to Don Redman of Triple A, they’re down more than expected…
Today the average price per gallon in Louisiana is $3.19.
Prices and inflation seem to be up everywhere but prices at the pump have come down. Louisiana’s average price per gallon is 20 cents cheaper than last year. Don Redman of Triple A says it’s all about supply and demand…
Louisianans are paying less at the pump today — 20 cents per gallon less compared to last year but Don Redman of Triple A says be prepared because Energy prices are driven by the news of the day…
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According to Redman, under normal circumstances prices could drop to a statewide average of $3.10 per gallon or even $3.00 per gallon but be prepared to budget more because of the events happening in the Middle East.
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Louisiana’s Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the U-S House of Representatives. The 58-year-old from Jefferson Parish has represented Louisiana’s First Congressional District since 2008 . UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Scalise has been eyeing this position for several years…
Scalise beat out Jim Jordan from Ohio for the GOP nomination. Chervenak says Scalise most likely got the nod over Jordan, because he’s a little bit more towards the middle…
A vote from the full House is still needed, which could take place this afternoon. If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana. Chervenak says this is a big deal for the Bayou State…