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Louisiana Network
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![State Considers Moving Mentally Ill Out Of Nursing Homes](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2012/01/92776456.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Considers Moving Mentally Ill Out Of Nursing Homes
The US Department of Justice has teamed up with several state agencies to help ensure people with serious mental illnesses have the opportunity to live in a community setting.
![Tips to Keep Kids Learning In Summer](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/GettyImages-867420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tips to Keep Kids Learning In Summer
The summertime is here and while kids may be enjoying time away from the classroom, the experts say it’s an important time to make sure they stay engaged in learning.
![LDWF Organizes Free Fishing Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/01/fisherman.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDWF Organizes Free Fishing Weekend
The State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries seeks to get more people outdoors with a free fishing weekend.
Working Poor To See Higher Tax Break Starting In 2019
Low-wage workers with kids will be getting a $40 to $50 boost on their 2019 tax returns as the legislature approved an expansion of the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit.
![Senator Kennedy Seeks Answers From Governor Edwards In Wake Of Legislative Audit](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator Kennedy Seeks Answers From Governor Edwards In Wake Of Legislative Audit
In a letter sent to Governor Edwards, US Senator John Kennedy expressed his concern over what he called an “inexcusable waste of taxpayer funds at the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission” based on a legislative audit.
![Rep. Blake Miguez Says Certain House Republicans May Lose Interest In Voting For Tax Bills](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images-280x30011.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rep. Blake Miguez Says Certain House Republicans May Lose Interest In Voting For Tax Bills
Miguez says after a House tax plan that raised 400 dollars was rejected, some Republicans may be losing interest in voting for any revenue measure.
![Interim Secretary Of State Ardoin Wants $60 Million To Replace Voting Machines](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/10/57401226.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Interim Secretary Of State Ardoin Wants $60 Million To Replace Voting Machines
The Secretary of State’s office has been warning the public that Louisiana has aging voting machines that could fall apart, and now we have a price tag for replacing them.
![La. House Rejects Senate-passed Budget As Hours Count Down (UPDATED)](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/12/Louisiana_State_Senate-e1462935067674.jpg?w=980&q=75)
La. House Rejects Senate-passed Budget As Hours Count Down (UPDATED)
The budget process has gone back into conference committee after the La. House has just rejected the Senate-backed bill overwhelmingly, 80-18.
![Entergy Plans To Purchase Solar Power From Massive New Farm](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2013/06/Entergy-Worker-Ethan-Miller-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Entergy Plans To Purchase Solar Power From Massive New Farm
Entergy Louisiana is planning on purchasing solar power generated by a solar farm that’s set to be the largest such facility in the state.
![When Will Riverboat Casinos Be Allowed To Move Ashore?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/04/114468606.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When Will Riverboat Casinos Be Allowed To Move Ashore?
Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation allowing riverboat casinos to move up to 1,200 feet onto land from their current berth space.
![Heat Index Could Reach 110 Degrees This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/thermometer-heat-e1499187446527.png?w=980&q=75)
Heat Index Could Reach 110 Degrees This Weekend
As June begins, we will see temperatures reach the mid- to upper-90s.
![Acclaimed NOLA Chef Ella Brennan, 92, Dies](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/05/Elle-Brennan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Acclaimed NOLA Chef Ella Brennan, 92, Dies
Brennan shepherded some of New Orleans most iconic chefs, like Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse.
![La. Televangelist Needs A New $54-million Jet](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/05/Jesse-Duplantis-vimeo1-e1527709134943.jpg?w=980&q=75)
La. Televangelist Needs A New $54-million Jet
Popular South Louisiana televangelist Jesse Duplantis is asking his followers to fund the purchase of a new $54-million intercontinental business jet.
![Third Special Session Of The Year Appearing Likely](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/05/Louisiana-State-Capitol-wikimedia-commons-e1454730076776.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Third Special Session Of The Year Appearing Likely
Say it ain't so! Talks of a third special session to fix the state budget woes are circulating around Baton Rouge.
![La. Remembers Those Who Paid The Ultimate Sacrifice](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/05/LA-Natl-Guard-Remembrance-Ceremony.jpg?w=980&q=75)
La. Remembers Those Who Paid The Ultimate Sacrifice
The nation observes its 47th federally recognized Memorial Day today. The tradition memorializes those who died while serving in the US Military.
![New I-55 Highway Safety Initiative Begins Memorial Day Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/06/Louisiana-State-Police-Patch-Facebook1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New I-55 Highway Safety Initiative Begins Memorial Day Weekend
Amidst increased Memorial Day weekend travel, Louisiana Troopers are partnering with Mississippi Highway Patrol in a new highway safety initiative called “Line to Line.”
![GOP-backed Tax Bill Clears House Ways & Means Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/08/Louisiana-Capitol-Building.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GOP-backed Tax Bill Clears House Ways & Means Committee
House GOP Caucus Chairman Lance Harris' tax bill received approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.
![Special Session Off To Frustrating Start](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Special Session Off To Frustrating Start
The special session is off to a slow start as legislators struggle to find a fix to the $648 million budget shortfall that could devastate healthcare and education.
![Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Driving & Travel Price Trends](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/02/Gas-Pump-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Driving & Travel Price Trends
Despite higher gas prices, AAA estimates nearly 42-million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend.
![New Orleans To Host 2024 Super Bowl](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/01/GettyImages-465916777.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Orleans To Host 2024 Super Bowl
For years teams bid against each other, but the NFL changed the bidding process and the Saints were the only team invited to compete for Super Bowl 58.