Interestingly, the study failed to measure the economic drain on a state's social and entitlement programs, including healthcare, education, welfare, etc.
More criticism is aimed at Governor Edwards over what many call his "doomsday" budget proposal to bridge the billion dollar shortage in this year's state budget
Centaur Captain Brian Hammons reminds listeners that this year's parade features country music superstar and Sarepta native Trace Adkins as its Grand Marshall.