| By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer |
All hat, no cattle: Gov. Jeff Landry is already at odds with hospitality leaders after he tried to appoint a major donor — a Texan with no hospitality experience — to lead the board of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Teacher $$$: As Louisiana struggles to pay teachers on par with other Southern states, BESE is again urging lawmakers to approve a $2,000 pay bump for educators who meet certain criteria. New plumbing: Landry's new task force to overhaul the Sewerage & Water Board meets for the first time today. With less than 30 days to produce a report, here's what they're likely to focus on, Ben Myers reports. Pontalba drama: The soap opera continues as the City Council plans to vote today to officially evict a non-responsive tenant (Mayor Cantrell) from a fancy French Quarter apartment on Jackson Square. The Mayor says she isn't living there anymore. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Happy Thursday, Lauren | 