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Louisiana Network
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![Changes To Tenure Protections Lead To More Teachers Leaving Classrooms](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/RS15661_514855258-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Changes To Tenure Protections Lead To More Teachers Leaving Classrooms
The report marks a three-percent loss of the state’s teacher workforce because of the tenure changes.
![LSP Investigates Troopers’ Side Trips To Las Vegas, Grand Canyon](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/10/state-police-e1457902264736.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSP Investigates Troopers’ Side Trips To Las Vegas, Grand Canyon
State Police has launched an investigation into the spending of four troopers who made stops at the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas while on their way to a training conference in San Diego.
![HUD Approves State’s Plan For Spending $438M In Federal Flood Aid](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/GettyImages-1175322571.jpg?w=980&q=75)
HUD Approves State’s Plan For Spending $438M In Federal Flood Aid
The next step is for HUD to do grant agreements and open a line of credit for the state.
![February 17th Is Coach “O” Day In Lafourche Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/GettyImages-617313366.jpg?w=980&q=75)
February 17th Is Coach “O” Day In Lafourche Parish
Today is Coach “O” Day in Lafourche Parish to honor LSU’s new head football coach Ed Orgeron.
![House Debates How Much Of Rainy Day Fund To Use To Close Budget Gap](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-wikimedia-commons-e1454730076776.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Debates How Much Of Rainy Day Fund To Use To Close Budget Gap
Today the state House will decide how much, if any, of the rainy day fund to use to close a $304 million budget shortfall.
![Sen. Troy Brown Resigns From Legislative Post Amid Domestic Abuse Charges](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Sen.-Troy-Brown-thecreole.com-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sen. Troy Brown Resigns From Legislative Post Amid Domestic Abuse Charges
Brown was facing an expulsion hearing on Monday, and the embattled senator says it is readily apparent a fair hearing from his peers will not transpire.
![LSP Sends Extra Troopers To New Orleans For Mardi Gras](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2010/12/Louisiana-State-Police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSP Sends Extra Troopers To New Orleans For Mardi Gras
Louisiana State Police is ramping up enforcement in New Orleans for 2017 Carnival season and this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game.
![Gov. Edwards Campaign Raises $3.6 Million In 2016](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/GettyImages-580034036.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards Campaign Raises $3.6 Million In 2016
Governor John Bel Edwards re-election campaign announces he raised $3.6 million in campaign funds during his first year in office.
![Report: Motor Vehicle Deaths On The Rise Nationally And In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/crash-scene-KATC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Motor Vehicle Deaths On The Rise Nationally And In Louisiana
The National Safety Council finds motor vehicle deaths in 2016 rose 6% nationally from last year and in Louisiana they’ve increased by 5% since 2014.
![Bills That Contain Deeper Cuts Than Governor Wanted Heads 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)
Bills That Contain Deeper Cuts Than Governor Wanted Heads To House Floor
The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation on Wednesday that takes only $74 million from the rainy day fund, instead of the $119 million the governor recommended.
![AAA Report Finds Millennials Are The Worst Drivers On The Road](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/distracted-driver-ThinkStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
AAA Report Finds Millennials Are The Worst Drivers On The Road
AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says drivers between the ages of 19 to 24 seem to be distracted behind the wheel.
![AAA Report Finds Millennials Are The Worst Drivers On The Road](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/distracted-driver-ThinkStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
AAA Report Finds Millennials Are The Worst Drivers On The Road
AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says drivers between the ages of 19 to 24 seem to be distracted behind the wheel.
![Gov. Supports Sen. Brown’s Expulsion And Bayou Bridge Pipeline](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Supports Sen. Brown’s Expulsion And Bayou Bridge Pipeline
Governor John Bel Edwards announced his support for two controversial issues in the Bayou State.
![Governor & Lawmakers Struggling To Reach Consensus On Budget Deficit Elimination Plan](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-wikimedia-commons-e1454730076776.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor & Lawmakers Struggling To Reach Consensus On Budget Deficit Elimination Plan
Legislation that authorizes the use of the rainy day fund to address a 304-million dollar midyear budget deficit is heading to the Senate floor.
![State Lawmaker Launches Whistleblower Website For Wasteful Spending](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Website-Capture-e1487097126147.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Lawmaker Launches Whistleblower Website For Wasteful Spending
A new website seeks to reduce wasteful spending in state government.
![Marvel Selects Louisiana As Filming Location For New TV Series](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Marvel-Logo-Facebook-e1486667508228.png?w=980&q=75)
Marvel Selects Louisiana As Filming Location For New TV Series
Filming is underway in Louisiana for a new TV series from Marvel.
![Names Released Of The 3 Killed In Plant Explosion In Beauregard Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Deridder-Map-Google-Maps-e1486582154837.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Names Released Of The 3 Killed In Plant Explosion In Beauregard Parish
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's office has released the names of the three victims killed in Wednesday's explosion at a packaging plant near DeRidder.
![BR Judge Accused Of Using Racial Slur Against Black Woman At Restaurant](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Judger-Mike-Irwin.jpg.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BR Judge Accused Of Using Racial Slur Against Black Woman At Restaurant
No charges have been filed against the judge, but the owners of the BR restaurant say he is no longer welcome in any of their restaurants.
![EBR DA Not Anticipating Results Of Alton Sterling Case Any Time Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/Hillar-Moore-youtube.png?w=980&q=75)
EBR DA Not Anticipating Results Of Alton Sterling Case Any Time Soon
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore addressed the thought on many people’s mind: when will the results of the federal investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Alton Sterling be made public?
![Meeting Scheduled To Gather Input On Proposed Bayou Bridge Pipeline](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/Petroleum-Pipeline.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meeting Scheduled To Gather Input On Proposed Bayou Bridge Pipeline
The meeting will be held tonight at 6 p.m. in the Assumption Parish Public Library in Napoleonville.