NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Tuesday, August 18.
Aug. 18 – DARDENNE – TRAVEL — Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne will discuss the state of tourism in Louisiana when he delivers the keynote address at the 2015 Lt. Governor's Tourism Summit, 8:00 a.m. Location: Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge.
Aug. 18 – CASSIDY – EVENTS — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has two events in Baton Rouge and Walker.
— 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. He will address the Gulf Coast Power Association Regional meeting. Location: LSU Center for Energy Studies, LSU campus, Baton Rouge.
— 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. He will host a town hall meeting in Livingston Parish. Location: Southern Pines Retirement Community, 13603 Minton Ln., Walker.
Aug. 18 – HUMAN TRAFFICKING — New Orleans City Councilman Jason Williams, Col. Mike Edmonson of the Louisiana State Police and Jim Kelly, CEO of Covenant House will make a presentation to bring awareness to the plight, issues and concerns of underage exotic dancers and human trafficking in New Orleans. A press conference will follow the meeting, 1:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chamber, 1300 Perdido St., New Orleans.
Aug. 18 – GOVERNOR'S RACE – COASTAL RESTORATION — The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana hosts a forum for governor's candidates exclusively dealing with coastal issues. All four candidates are expected to attend, 4:00 p.m. Location: Nicholls State University, Peltier Auditorium, Thibodaux.
