More details released for Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to rewrite Louisiana Constitution
(opens in new window)If it passes, the plan calls for 171 delegates, made up of 144 state lawmakers and 27 other people Landry would select, to run the constitution-writing process.
Source: Louisiana Illuminator
LUS bets big on natural gas with new power plant in Lafayette
LUS is making a $400 million bet on a new natural gas plant in Lafayette, following a national trend that is cutting reliance on coal.
Lafayette’s Brown Park to be restored as community park
(opens in new window)The super park idea has been scaled back to include only four tournament-quality baseball and softball fields, new LED lighting, a new concession building, new bleachers, canopies and new batting cages.
Source: The Advocate
Lafayette’s new STR rules are coming online. What are they?
Operators will need to apply for permits by April 1. A ban in single family neighborhoods takes effect in October.
Lafayette PD survey: Crowded jail, stolen guns contribute to crime
(opens in new window)Lack of jail space was by far identified as having the biggest influence on crime rates in the last five years, with 98%, 230 of those surveyed, saying it had a large influence and only 11 saying it had moderate to no influence.
Source: The Advocate