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![Lawmakers Approve $4 Million for New Juvenile Justice System in Bunkie](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2013/10/Joe-Raedle-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers Approve $4 Million for New Juvenile Justice System in Bunkie
The budget approved Sunday night in the legislature OK’d $4 million to get a new juvenile justice facility up and running in Bunkie.
![Abnormally High Temps & Humidity Expected to Last Throughout Week](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/05/GettyImages-174526966.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Abnormally High Temps & Humidity Expected to Last Throughout Week
Summer is back with a vengeance as State Climatologist Barry Keim tells us we can expect higher than normal temperatures through the week due to a high-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico which will see higher humidity levels and reduced cloud cover.
![Kennedy aims to restrict federal money for federal workers’ flights](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/takeoff.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kennedy aims to restrict federal money for federal workers’ flights
U.S. Senator John Kennedy has attached an amendment to an appropriations bill to keep taxpayer money from going towards first-class airline tickets for federal employees.
![Democratic Women To Graduate From Political Candidate Training](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/137471130.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Democratic Women To Graduate From Political Candidate Training
An organization dedicated to preparing Democratic women for the challenge of running for office will hold its inaugural graduation this weekend.
![Plan B Set by Senate If Gridlock Continues in House](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/John-Alario-e1349819903395.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Plan B Set by Senate If Gridlock Continues in House
While the Senate is continuing to wait on passage from the House for a solution to the upcoming fiscal cliff, Senate President John Alario says a “plan b” has been set in place in the event a gridlock continues through the close of the special session.
![U.S. Congressman Abraham Boasts Benefits of Farm Bill Passage in House](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/12/GettyImages-695941772.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Congressman Abraham Boasts Benefits of Farm Bill Passage in House
Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham calls the passage of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House a great day for America’s farmers.
![House to Vote on Three Sales Tax Bills Today](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House to Vote on Three Sales Tax Bills Today
A vote on the House floor is expected today on three different sales tax bills that raise different amounts of money and they renew up to a half-cent of an expiring one-cent sales tax.
![Wind Catcher Project Gets Green Light From Louisiana Public Service Commission](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/11/p7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wind Catcher Project Gets Green Light From Louisiana Public Service Commission
The Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved the Wind Catcher plan from SWEPCO to purchase the nation’s largest wind-power project that is currently under construction in the Oklahoma panhandle.
![3 Sales Tax Bills Head to House Floor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images-280x30011.jpg?w=980&q=75)
3 Sales Tax Bills Head to House Floor
Three sales tax bills that raise revenue to different amounts are heading to the House floor for debate Thursday after they received approval by the House Ways and Means.
![59-year-old Man Released From Prison After Serving 40 Years For Murder](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/11/Jail-Bars-iStock-e1422979554602.jpg?w=980&q=75)
59-year-old Man Released From Prison After Serving 40 Years For Murder
A 59-year-old man walked out of prison as a free man for the first time in his adult life after serving over 40 years for a murder in Monroe.
![Ardagh Glass To Lay Off Over 200 Employees In Simsboro](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/87228988.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ardagh Glass To Lay Off Over 200 Employees In Simsboro
A major employer near the town of Simsboro in Lincoln Parish is expected to lay off about 200 employees next month. Ardagh Glass says the layoffs will take effect July 23rd.
![Student Rally at State Capitol to Support TOPS and Higher Education Funding](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/OPS-e1481926942761.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Student Rally at State Capitol to Support TOPS and Higher Education Funding
LSU Student Government hosts a rally at the State Capitol today to call for full funding of TOPS and higher education.
![Louisiana Agriculture Industry Concerned About Trade War With China](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2018/04/GettyImages-465660805.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Agriculture Industry Concerned About Trade War With China
The escalating trade war with China is not good news for Louisiana’s Agriculture Industry.
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Legislators Begin Discussing Revenue Bills
The House Ways and Means Committee meets today to discuss revenue bills that would raise revenue to prevent or soften proposed cuts to state services.
![Study: Opioid Abuse May Increase Risk of Bone Fractures](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/02/459913468.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Opioid Abuse May Increase Risk of Bone Fractures
They are often used to treat pain, but now, Dr. Bob Zura from LSU Health New Orleans says it looks like opioids may very well be contributing to an elevated risk of bone fractures.
![Denham Springs Couple Arrested For Human Trafficking of 25 Undocumented Immigrants](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/06/Denham-Springs-couple-photo-from-Louisiana-Radio-Network.png?w=980&q=75)
Denham Springs Couple Arrested For Human Trafficking of 25 Undocumented Immigrants
A Denham Springs couple is looking at 35 years in prison following two different traffic stops on Interstate 10 in Calcasieu Parish.
![2018’s Third Special Session Preview](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-wikimedia-commons-e1454730076776.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2018’s Third Special Session Preview
The third special session of the year kicks off Monday, with some legislators expected to go to battle for the last time this year over the state’s persistent budget issues under the specter of deep cuts to TOPS and other state services.
![Louisiana officials push for inspection fee on imported seafood](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/fresh-shrimp.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana officials push for inspection fee on imported seafood
Louisiana officials back an effort to impose a five to ten cent inspection fee on all imported seafood coming, in an effort to push back against lower quality, cheaper imported shrimp that’s hurting Louisiana shrimpers.
![$15.3 billion Expected to be spent this upcoming Father’s Day](http://townsquare.media/site/144/files/2013/05/50970658.jpg?w=980&q=75)
$15.3 billion Expected to be spent this upcoming Father’s Day
Father’s Day is this weekend and the National Retail Federation is expecting near record spending in honor of the holiday to the tune of $15.3 billion.
![U.S. Senate passes legislation to honor Steve Gleason with Congressional Gold Medal](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/08/169686722.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Senate passes legislation to honor Steve Gleason with Congressional Gold Medal
The US Senate approves legislation to honor former Saints standout and ALS advocate Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest honor a citizen can receive from Congress.