Rankings: Leadership means everything when considering clout in the Louisiana Legislature, which is why mayors and chamber of commerce leaders and police jury presidents keep a close eye on where their hometown lawmakers rank in the power structure, The News Star reports. The pockets of regional power, with certain lawmakers leading committees and delegations, are clear as the Legislature enters this term. Read the full analysis.
Dressed sharp: Let’s face it, LSU is the defending national champion and has the best-looking uniforms. That’s based on a new ranking from Saturday Down South magazine, which compared each Southeastern Conference football team’s uniform, and placed LSU at the top. See the full story.
Self-driving: A U.S. House of Representatives panel will hold a hearing Tuesday on autonomous vehicles as lawmakers try to hammer out legislation to advance self-driving cars, The Washington Post reports. The Energy and Commerce subcommittee overseeing automotive issues will hear from officials of trade groups representing automakers and tech companies, as well as safety advocates and a San Francisco transit official. Read the full story.
