By Chad Calder | Staff writer START OF SESSION: Governors have historically controlled the legislative agenda with ease, but ever since GOP lawmakers GOP lawmakers took office in 2016 and installed their own speaker of the House, John Bel Edwards has had to fight for his agenda. That trend is expected to continue today as the regular session begins, and Tyler Bridges has the rundown for you here. DISCRIMINATION ALLEGATIONS: The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center is suing a large Jefferson Parish development owned by two prominent real-estate developers, alleging that a blanket ban on renting to people with criminal records effectively discriminated against Black renters. Anthony McAuley has the details on the suit here. WANTING WATSON? The New Orleans Saints have reportedly made an offer to Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. They're not the only team interested, and columnist Jeff Duncan sorts through the possibilities here. DINO-MITE: What is it about kids and dinosaurs? Doug MacCash visited the travelling Dinosaur Adventure exhibit at its stop in Kenner to find out. Thanks for starting your week with us. Catch the news all day on NOLA.com. CC |