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La. Gov. Bobby Jindal Begins Tour Of Pelican State

Brandon Comeaux — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:00:30 +0000

It's part of Jindal's efforts to travel to all 64 parishes.

Second Explosion At Louisiana Chemical Plant Kills One

Nathan Pike — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:03:00 +0000

The explosion at CF Industries in Donaldsonville killed one person and injured several others, according to Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley.

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Two Pro-Life Bills Signed Into Law By La. Gov. Bobby Jindal (Audio)

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:31:50 +0000

These pro-life bills are part of the Governor's 2013 Legislative Package.

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Update – Two Men Now Confirmed Dead In Chemical Plant Explosion

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:56:27 +0000

An explosion and fire Thursday morning at the Williams Companies Olefins Plant in the town of Geismar in Ascension Parish killed two people and put 77 people in the hospital.

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Angola Death Row Inmates File Suit Over Extreme Prison Conditions

Sam Stokes — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:59:23 +0000

In conjunction with human rights activists group Promise of Justice Initiative, three death row inmates of Louisiana's Angola penitentiary have filed suit in Baton Rouge federal court over the conditions in the prison.

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Orleans Parish Coroner's Office Confirms Identity Of Missing Teacher Found In Bayou St. John

Brandon Comeaux — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:13:16 +0000

26-year-old Terrilyn Monette, who has been missing for more than three months, was found dead in her car after divers located it in Bayou St. John Saturday afternoon.

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Jindal's Education Plan Hits Roadblock

Chris Reynolds — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:31:39 +0000

Gov. Bobby Jindal's attempt to restructure early childhood education hit a roadblock in the Legislature.

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Lake Charles Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Chris Reynolds — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:20:05 +0000

According to a statement issued to the press by the Louisiana State Police, Shannon Ray Smithers, 32, of Lake Charles has been arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography.

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Dancer's Murder Remains Unsolved One Year Later

Chris Reynolds — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:54:24 +0000

This week marks a year since pieces of a Bourbon Street dancer's body began washing ashore on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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Louisiana House, Senate Overwhelmingly Pass Operating Budget

Nathan Pike — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:45:13 +0000

House Bill 1 passed 104-0 in the House and 38-1 in the Senate.

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Bill Seeking To Protect Freedom Of Religion For Service Members Passes La. Legislature

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:34:12 +0000

Representative Valerie Hodges' bill aimed at protecting the freedom of religion for service members has been passed by the La. House and Senate.

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First Tropical Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms In Gulf Of Mexico, No Threat To Louisiana

Nathan Pike — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:09:15 +0000

As of 5 p.m., Andrea is packing maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Bill Punishing Those Who Fraudulently Pose As Veterans Signed By La. Gov. Bobby Jindal

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:50:45 +0000

A bill seeking to crack down on individuals and business owners who fraudulently pose as veterans has been approved by La. Gov. Bobby Jindal.

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State Retirees To Get Retirement Pay Increase Under Bill Heading To La. Gov. Jindal's Desk

Brandon Comeaux — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:00:34 +0000

A bill that seeks to offset living expenses faced by state retirees has received final passage from the La. House.

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Did You Cross The Huey P. Long Bridge In 1935?

Chris Reynolds — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:14:51 +0000

To celebrate the expansion of the Huey P. Long Bridge in June, state transportation officials are looking for people who crossed the span when it opened in 1935.

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La. Sen. Karen Carter Peterson Issues Statement On Obamacare And Race Comments + Gov. Jindal Responds

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:51:24 +0000

Read her statement.

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La. Sen. Karen Carter Peterson Not Apologizing For Racial Comments About Obamacare In La. Legislature (Video)

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:49:16 +0000

Watch a news report from WBRZ which shows Sen. Peterson ignoring their questions about her controversial statement on Tuesday.

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Sen. Karen Carter Peterson Says Obamacare Discussion In La. Legislature "About Race" (Video)

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:10:04 +0000

Watch the New Orleans Senator vent her frustrations against those who oppose Obamacare in Louisiana, giving her reasons why she believes they are doing so.

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Julie Harris With Legislative Agenda For Women Sees Equal Pay For Women Act As "Step" For "Equal Playing Field"

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:37:51 +0000

The Equal Pay for Women Act passed the La. Senate Wednesday by a 23-13 vote (Roll Call), but not until after a key amendment was added. It was an amendment that met with opposition from the bill's author, but allowed for this "step...to hav(ing) an equal playing field for men and women in all employment," according to Julie Harris with the Legislative Agenda for Women.

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La. Congressman John Fleming Wants To "Audit The IRS"

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:51:21 +0000

With the IRS admitting to targeting conservative groups for audits, and now the subsequent stepping down of acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Steven Miller, Minden Congressman Dr. John Fleming (R) says it's now time to audit the IRS.

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