Which Louisiana City Has the Most Billionaires?
One Louisiana city has more billionaires than any other in our state. Can you guess which one it is?
Well, if you guessed any other city than New Orleans, you would be wrong. That s because there s only one person living in Louisiana who s a billionaire, and it s New Orleans Saints owner, Gayle Benson.
Benson has a net worth valued at around $3.4 billion. Not only does she own the Saints, but she also owns the New Orleans Pelicans NBA basketball team and several car lots.
The United States as a whole has over 600 billionaires, with the state of New York being home to the largest collection of them here stateside.
Possible COVID-19 Requirements Still in Play in Louisiana
A proposed bill that would prohibit the government from denying residents who haven t been vaccinated access to state-funded facilities has failed in the Louisiana House.
The House committee voted down the bill by a 7-6 vote. Those who voted in opposition to the bill say each state-funded facility should have the power to decide whether it will require proof of vaccination for entry.
Senator Stewart Cathey s bill would ve made it illegal for the Louisiana government to deny access to non-vaccinated residents to state buildings, public colleges, and any facility funded by the state. Cathey argued in front of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee that residents should be able to make their own personal medical decisions. He went on to say he and his wife aren t getting vaccinated because they believe it might affect their chances of having children, and they shouldn t be penalized for their decision and not be allowe