Jack Montoucet's contracts drew red flags early

Jack Montoucet's contracts drew red flags early

Montoucet scandal: Former Wildlife and Fisheries chief Jack Montoucet's handling of contracts central to a bribery scandal in his department drew protests long before his role in that scandal became fully known, Sam Karlin reports. Here's the latest on that scandal.

Carbon capture: The Environmental Protection Agency began taking public comment Friday on a plan to let Louisiana regulate carbon capture injection wells, which have been touted as a way to combat climate change, Mark Ballard reports. The wells are controversial, however, as many residents question their safety and effect on the environment.

AG race: The four candidates for state Attorney General agreed in a forum last week that crime is Louisiana's No. 1 problem, Tyler Bridges reports. Liz Murrill added that she takes a gun to New Orleans every time she visits, since the city, in her view, has grown dangerous.

Numbers to Know

$3: Extra fee, per transaction, that was sent to a firm run by Leonard Franques at Jack Montoucet's request

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24: Current abortion ban exemptions in state law, which would grow to 25 under House Bill 461

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60: Days of public comment on EPA's plan to let Louisiana regulate carbon capture wells

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Source: Public records, Louisiana State Legislature