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Wildlife & Fisheries, Natural Resources chiefs optimistic about funding

Although the funding cards have not always being dealt in their favor, the heads of departments of Natural Resources and Wildlife and Fisheries remain optimistic about their respective fortunes in the forthcoming fiscal year, the House subcommittee on Infrastructure and Resources was told March 30.

LSU Survey finds support for short sentences for non-violent offenders

Half of Louisiana’s overall adult residents believes the state’s criminal justice system is fair, but seven in 10 black respondents say it unfair, according to The Louisiana Survey released Tuesday.

Legislators talk about criminal justice reform

As Louisiana officials have looked for cost-cutting measures amid budget issues, one option that has come up is reforming the criminal justice system. Gov. John Bel Edwards received a plan from the Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force two weeks ago.

La. residents favor taxes for transportation infrastructure improvements

More than half of Louisiana’s residents favor raising taxes to support transportation infrastructure. The state is in need of federal transportation funds, but recent events show it is unclear when the state will get it.

PHI confirms closing Morgan City base

St. Mary officials hope they can persuade PHI Inc. to keep its Amelia-Morgan City facility open after the air transportation company confirmed Wednesday that it plans to close that operation.

LSU survey finds most residents believe spending can be reduced

Louisiana residents may not be as anti-tax as conventional wisdom suggests, according to an LSU survey, but most residents also believe the state can and ought to reduce spending by eliminating government inefficiencies.

Governor vows to maintain funding for coastal issues

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards pledged to a coastal erosion summit Thursday he would not reduce the state’s commitment to its coastline even as the state finds itself in dire financial straits.

French Quarter repairs approved

French Quarter repairs approved By Katie Gagliano/Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — The Interim Emergency Board Monday approved a $945,862 emergency funding request from the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to repair water damage to the Cabildo and Presbytere in Jackson...

Governor appoints St. Landry Parish woman

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions on Tuesday.

Town hall meeting on energy

The Alliance for Affordable Energy has scheduled a town hall meeting in Lafayette to educate the public on statewide energy issues such as: changes in solar energy laws; Louisiana Public Service Commission’s recent activity and how it effects other agenda items; and energy efficiency programs.