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State Rep Files Bill to Give Louisiana Lawmakers Massive Pay Hike
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - A term limited lawmaker from Gretna has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming Louisiana Legislative Session that would give his fellow state lawmakers a massive pay raise.
Representative Joseph Marino believes state lawmakers are being paid too little currently and that they are due a raise, which was last given to the elected position in 1980...
Who Serves the Best Tacos in Lafayette?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When it comes to food, Lafayette is the King of Southwest Louisiana!
Sure, you will find some amazing restaurants in the surrounding towns and cities, as well as in other areas across the Acadiana area but Lafayette has so many excellent choices everywhere you look...
Traffic Closures to Happen on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, US 90
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - There are a few traffic closures happening this week in Lafayette and the surrounding areas that you need to know about.
Daytime and Nighttime Closures Happening on US 90
DOTD crews will continue their work on U...
Republicans Gain Supermajority in Louisiana Legislature
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Republicans across Louisiana are excited as longtime Delhi Representative Francis Thompson has given them the power they have not had yet in modern state history - a supermajority in the Louisiana Legislature.
This is a historic day for the Republican Party," said LAGOP Chairman Louis Gurvich...
Lane Closures Happening at These Lafayette Parish Schools
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is on a mission to make traveling around schools as safe as possible.
The DOTD's Safe Routes to School project installs new roadway safety enhancements including sidewalks, driveways, handicap ramps, grading, and signage along various routes near schools across Louisiana. For the rest ...