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Edwards: End Regular Session Early To Address Fiscal Cliff
Republican leadership says they are in favor of a special session because the numbers don’t quite add up.
Louisiana Survey Finds More Residents Believe Women Face Discrimination
An LSU survey finds 70% of state residents believe women face a lot or some discrimination in society and that’s a seven-percent increase from a year ago.
Bill To Force TOPS Repayments Makes It Out Of Committee
A bill that would force TOPS students who drop out or lose eligibility to repay the value of the scholarship passed the House Education committee on an 8-5 vote.
Bill To Increase TOPS Requirements Passes Committee
Two bills by Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey that would raise the minimum requirements to receive, and keep TOPS were passed out of the House Education Committee.
Cajun Navy Relief Set To Hold First Search And Rescue Games
Cajun Navy Relief will hold its first Search and Rescue Games on Saturday in the Atchafalaya Basin.
Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Use Considered
The house panel voted 8 to 4 in favor of the bill which James says will help many people here in Louisiana as well as help slow a growing opioid problem.
Teacher Gun Bill Fails In House Committee
Lawmakers debated more than two hours over the issue that was killed in committe on a 7-9 vote.
NAACP Wants A Grand Jury Hearing In Sterling Shooting
Several protesters marched into Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office on Monday demanding a grand jury look at the evidence from the Alton Sterling investigation.
Louisiana Set To Overhaul Voting Booths
Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the new machines will function much like the older ones, but feature newer, crisper screens and be easy to set up.
Les Miles Chewing On Acting Career
Former LSU football head coach Les Miles is dipping his toes into the film industry, looking to take his distinctive character to the silver screen.
School Lunch ‘Shaming’ Bill Heading To House Floor
Baton Rouge Representative Pat Smith’s legislation that would prevent schools from taking lunches away from students with unpaid school debts is moving to the House floor.
Ag Commissioner Mike Strain Has Cautions About Easter Eggs
Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s important to use the correct dyes when coloring your eggs.
Gov. Releases Plan For Spending $123 Million In Surplus Funds
Governor John Bel Edwards is seeking legislative approval for his plan on how to spend 123 million dollars in surplus dollars.
Elmer Chocolate Helping Louisiana Celebrate Easter Once Again
Elmer Chocolate in Ponchatoula is carrying on a 163-year-old tradition as Easter approaches this weekend.
Crawfish In Good Supply For Easter Holiday Weekend
Easter weekend is the peak demand for crawfish eating.
Shaq Kicks Off Lafayette High Fund Drive
Shaq kicked off the fund drive off with a message of encouragement to the students.
Roseau Cane Quarantine In Effect
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry has ordered an emergency quarantine so that Roseau cane south of LA Highway 10 is not transported out of the area.
Sen. Dan Claitor Bill Would Make Hazing A Civil Crime
Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor’s bill making it easier to sue someone who dies as a result of hazing has received Senate approval.
Flooding Possible In North & Central Louisiana
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for much of North and Central Louisiana.
Bill To Allow Video Cameras In Nursing Home Rooms Passes House Committee
Despite opposition from nursing home owners, a proposal that would allow for surveillance cameras in nursing home rooms has cleared a House committee.