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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Report Ranks Louisiana 3rd Worst In Health Outcomes For Women & Children](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2015/08/165542060.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report Ranks Louisiana 3rd Worst In Health Outcomes For Women & Children
A report from America’s Health Ranking says the rates of maternal mortality and teen suicide have risen over the last two years in Louisiana.
![Flu Season Finally Easing Up In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/01/flushot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Flu Season Finally Easing Up In Louisiana
State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch credits an aggressive flu shot drive for the drop in influenza cases.
![Bill To Fight School Bullying Heads To Senate](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Louisiana-State-Capitol-WAFB-Kevin-Frey-Twitter-Photo.png?w=980&q=75)
Bill To Fight School Bullying Heads To Senate
The bill gives teachers a wide leniency to teachers to “take all steps deemed necessary” to the bullying, including involving the police, and personally restraining the offending student.
![Police Chief Calling Out Judge For Reserve Officer’s Death](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Zachary-Police-Vehicle-flickr.com-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Police Chief Calling Out Judge For Reserve Officer’s Death
Just three months ago,McDavid complained about District Court Judge Trudy White lowering Franklin's bond on an unrelated crime.
![Ragin Cajuns Ready For Rare Shot At LSU On The Hardwood](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2017/01/GettyImages-466225506.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ragin Cajuns Ready For Rare Shot At LSU On The Hardwood
The Ragin Cajuns basketball team seems ready for tonight’s NIT match-up between UL-Lafayette and LSU.
![Dardenne Issues Challenge To Pro-Budget Cut Legislators](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Jay_Dardenne-e1342109981790.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dardenne Issues Challenge To Pro-Budget Cut Legislators
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is warning that lawmakers will not be able to cut their way to a balanced budget for next fiscal year.
![LSP: 12-Year-Old Shoots And Kills 7-Year-Old Brother](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/09/Handgun-and-Bullets-iStock-300x200.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSP: 12-Year-Old Shoots And Kills 7-Year-Old Brother
Louisiana State Police say a 12-year-old shot and killed his seven-year-old brother in the north Louisiana town of Lake Providence Monday.
![Bad Seasonal Allergies In Store For Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/allergies-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bad Seasonal Allergies In Store For Louisiana
With the state just getting over a terrible flu season, a bad allergy season is on tap for Louisiana.
![Gov. Calls For Fewer Partisan Battles In Regular Session](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/GettyImages-580034036.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Calls For Fewer Partisan Battles In Regular Session
The special session was notable for its stark partisan divides, which Edwards says were the worst he’s seen in a decade.
![Regular Session Could Take On Several Big Ticket Items](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/12/Louisiana_State_Senate-e1462935067674.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Regular Session Could Take On Several Big Ticket Items
The regular session begins Monday less than a week after the special session crashed and burned.
![Frank Hoffman Proposes Lowering Tenure Requirements](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/Classroom-Debbie-Ray-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Frank Hoffman Proposes Lowering Tenure Requirements
Governor John Bel Edwards released his legislative agenda aimed at improving the well-being of children and seniors.
![U.S. Rep Clay Higgins Proposes School Safety Bills](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Clay-Higgins-staff-photo-11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Rep Clay Higgins Proposes School Safety Bills
Higgins says it’s time to reevaluate just who is charged with protecting students.
![Film Features La. Man’s Efforts To Find Birth Mother After Adoption](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/I-Live-on-Parker-Avenue-Trailer-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Film Features La. Man’s Efforts To Find Birth Mother After Adoption
The film follows Metairie native and current LSU law student David Scotton during his first meeting his birth parents.
![Four Cows Killed In Levee Area Of St. Landry Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/Cows-Flickr-User-JelleS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Four Cows Killed In Levee Area Of St. Landry Parish
The suspects entered the property illegally where state owned cattle are present.
![Tax Foundation & Rep. Clay Higgins Each Warn Of Potential Impacts From Steel Tariff](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Clay-Higgins-staff-photo-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tax Foundation & Rep. Clay Higgins Each Warn Of Potential Impacts From Steel Tariff
The Trump Administration is backing a plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The plan is aimed at making American metal production more competitive at home.
![Man Arrested On Hate Crime Charges In Livingston Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/05/handcuffs-on-black-closed-Staff-photo-by-Ken-Romero1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Arrested On Hate Crime Charges In Livingston Parish
A strange case in Livingston Parish has resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old Denham Springs man, Chad Horsley.
![Rep. Edmond Jordan Wants To See Marijuana Legalized & Taxed](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rep. Edmond Jordan Wants To See Marijuana Legalized & Taxed
Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan is seeking to introduce a bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana and set up a way to tax the sale of cannabis.
![With No Legislative Solution On Fiscal Cliff, What Happens Next?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
With No Legislative Solution On Fiscal Cliff, What Happens Next?
Governor John Bel Edwards doubts legislators can pass a budget for next fiscal year in the regular session, so another special session is likely.
![Future Of TOPS Uncertain After Special Session Ends Without Budget Compromise](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/OPS-e1481926942761.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Future Of TOPS Uncertain After Special Session Ends Without Budget Compromise
Now that the special session concluded without a solution to fill a one billion dollar budget shortfall in July, TOPS funding could be cut by 80 percent.
![Certain Republicans Wonder How House Can Move Forward After Special Session](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Louisiana-State-Capitol-WAFB-Kevin-Frey-Twitter-Photo.png?w=980&q=75)
Certain Republicans Wonder How House Can Move Forward After Special Session
With the special legislative session being a memory for some and a nightmare for others, lawmakers are looking ahead to the regular session that starts Monday.