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Louisiana Network
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![Senate Approves Bill To Revamp Film Tax Credit Program](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/06/clapperboard.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Approves Bill To Revamp Film Tax Credit Program
A Senate-approved bill seeks to revamp the state’s film tax credit program.
![Agreement Reached On Criminal Justice Reform Package](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/05/GettyImages-653732384.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Agreement Reached On Criminal Justice Reform Package
Governor John Bel Edwards announces an agreement on a criminal justice reform package that seeks to lower the state’s highest-in-the-nation incarceration rate.
![Governor Edwards Has Issues With House-approved Bill Requiring Vote To Remove Military Monument](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/GettyImages-5770851721.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Has Issues With House-approved Bill Requiring Vote To Remove Military Monument
Governor John Bel Edwards says a bill that seeks to protect Confederate Monuments from being removed, as divisive and generating animosity among legislators.
![Statue Of Confederate General P.G.T Beauregard Removed By Masked Crew](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/P.T.-Beauregard-Statue-photo-from-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Statue Of Confederate General P.G.T Beauregard Removed By Masked Crew
The statue of P.G.T. Beauregard was hauled away in New Orleans by a masked crew Tuesday night.
![Senate Committee Approves Proposed Minimum Wage Increase](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Minimum-Wage-Protest-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Committee Approves Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
But New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says raising the minimum wage would actually help businesses.
![LSU Allergist Says This Is Worst Allergy Season He’s Ever Seen](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/03/83155251.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU Allergist Says This Is Worst Allergy Season He’s Ever Seen
An Allergist with LSU Health Sciences Center says in all his years as a doctor, this is the worst allergy season he’s ever seen.
![Louisiana House Backs Ban On Removal Of Confederate Statues](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/04/Bart-Corosmo-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana House Backs Ban On Removal Of Confederate Statues
Lawmakers in the Louisiana House backed a proposal aimed at keeping cities from removing Confederate monuments, despite pleas from black colleagues who called the bill "divisive" and "offensive."
![Proposal Would Give Financial Assistance To Wounded Police Officers, Firefighters](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/GettyImages-546054458.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Proposal Would Give Financial Assistance To Wounded Police Officers, Firefighters
A Senate bill would give financial assistance to police and firefighters who are catastrophically injured during a targeted attack in the line of duty.
![Poll Finds Opinions Split On President Trump, Obamacare](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/03/GettyImages-646466326.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Poll Finds Opinions Split On President Trump, Obamacare
Louisiana support for President Donald Trump is split along party and race lines, according to a recent poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research.
![Over 160 National Guard Soldiers To Be Deployed To Kuwait](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/National-Guard-Soldiers-In-Louisiana-commons.wikimedia.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Over 160 National Guard Soldiers To Be Deployed To Kuwait
During their one year deployment, the soldiers will provide logistic transportation support.
![Report: Louisiana 2nd Worst State For Working Moms](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/Tired-Mom-and-Infant-flickr.com-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Louisiana 2nd Worst State For Working Moms
Analysts measured the quality of child care and professional opportunities, which really brought Louisiana down.
![Waitr Moves Into New Home In Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/Waitr.png?w=980&q=75)
Waitr Moves Into New Home In Lafayette
The new move will create jobs in Lafayette as well as improve the food delivery app's service in the Hub City.
![Report Ranks Louisiana 47th Healthiest State For Seniors](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2015/11/GettyImages-83593902.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report Ranks Louisiana 47th Healthiest State For Seniors
Louisiana is no longer the least healthy state for seniors, according to a report by United Health Foundation.
![Bill Lifting Ban Of Food Stamps For Released Drug-related Felons Passes House Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Food-Stamps-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill Lifting Ban Of Food Stamps For Released Drug-related Felons Passes House Committee
A bill heading to the House Floor would lift the one-year ban for individuals convicted of a drug-related felony to receive food stamps and welfare benefits after being released from prison.
![House Approves Lower Thresholds For Recall Petitions](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/Paul-Hollis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Approves Lower Thresholds For Recall Petitions
The full House approves a measure that would make it easier for Louisiana voters to recall elected officials.
![Sons Of Guns Reality Star Will Hayden Sentenced To Life In Prison](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/08/Will-Hayden-Facebook-e1407785585338.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sons Of Guns Reality Star Will Hayden Sentenced To Life In Prison
Former Sons of Guns star Will Hayden will spend life behind bars for raping young girls.
![12-year-old Eunice Boy Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/07/Eunice-Police-Department-cityofeunice.org_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
12-year-old Eunice Boy Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself
A 12-year-old is dead after accidentally shooting himself in the head.
![House Committee Shoots Down Proposal To Allow Concealed Carry Without Permit](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/03/Handgun-5-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Committee Shoots Down Proposal To Allow Concealed Carry Without Permit
The House Criminal Justice Committee shot down a bill that would have allowed Louisiana residents to conceal carry a gun without a permit.
![House Committee Advances Bill To Increase TOPS GPA Requirement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/OPS-e1481926942761.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Committee Advances Bill To Increase TOPS GPA Requirement
The House Education Committee advances a bill to increase the minimum GPA requirement for TOPS from 2.5 to 2.75.
![Study Finds Louisiana Is Worst State To Be Police Officer](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/GettyImages-546054458.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study Finds Louisiana Is Worst State To Be Police Officer
A study from WalletHub finds Louisiana is the worst state to be a police officer.