Consumer affordability at forefront of legislative panels
The House Commerce Committee unanimously advanced a bill Wednesday by state Rep. Rodney Lyons to expand access to fresh food in underserved communities. (Photo by Cross Harris / LSU Manship School News Service) BATON ROUGE — A bill seeking to expand access to fresh groceries in underserved areas advanced without opposition from the House Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Proposals to establish a 45-day window for energy companies to return overcharges to consumers and to require greater...