PSC Commissioner Davante Lewis Awards Southern University 7-figure Sums Twice Within Nine Months

Why do PSC commissioners dole out slush funds at all?

In a move that prompts abundant questions, Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis, the socialist on the PSC, has again awarded Southern University - Baton Rouge well over one million dollars ostensibly for structural energy efficiency upgrades, the second such monetary gift to be given in only a 9 month stretch.

From June of 2023, an award of $1,265,000…

And this past Friday, an additional $1.5 million…

Where is this money coming from?

Are all PSC commissioners given these funds to dole out to… whomever?

What is the process for receiving these funds?

How and why is Southern University the beneficiary yet again?

Is the Louisiana legislature involved in this funding? Is the governor?

How is this not a “vote buying” scheme for PSC commissioners?

We’re exploring this for you…

The BEC

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