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![Lawmakers Close To Reaching Budget Agreement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Pinterest.com-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers Close To Reaching Budget Agreement
The House approved a spending plan that appropriates all of the available dollars, something they would not agree to do during the regular session.
![Democrats Call For Change Of Leadership In Louisiana House](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana_House_of_Representatives-e1454734677765.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Democrats Call For Change Of Leadership In Louisiana House
Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says currently there is no leadership in the House.
![House Convenes Today To Restart Budget Discussions](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-wikimedia-commons-e1454730076776.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Convenes Today To Restart Budget Discussions
The big debate over the budget came down to lawmakers arguing over how much, if any, of the revenue forecast to withhold in case of midyear cuts.
![Michelle Obama Says Barack Obama Did This For Eight Years And No One Noticed](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/06/GettyImages-585267548.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Michelle Obama Says Barack Obama Did This For Eight Years And No One Noticed
Clearly, Michelle wishes her life in the White House could have been this easy.
![State Rep Claims Senator Used Obscenity Against Her During Heated Moment At Capitol](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Rep-Horton-and-Sen-Peterson.jpg.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Rep Claims Senator Used Obscenity Against Her During Heated Moment At Capitol
Tempers flared during the chaotic final minutes of the regular session.
![Changes Coming To Louisiana Video Poker Machines](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Changes Coming To Louisiana Video Poker Machines
For me, it's always a great time to get together with friends and go try our luck at a little video poker. I realize it's not a game for everyone but the way I look at it, I've got a chance to spend a few hours, have a good time, and actually walk away with more money than I walked in with...
Congressman Higgins Stands By Post Saying Terrorists Should Be Hunted Down
He says in the post not a single radicalized Islamic suspect should be granted any measure of quarter.
![Lawmakers Running Out Of Time To Come To An Agreement On $28 Billion Spending Plan](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/State-Capitol-at-Dusk-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers Running Out Of Time To Come To An Agreement On $28 Billion Spending Plan
It looks like it will come down to an 11th-hour decision at the State Capitol...again.
FOX NEWS HOST: Mr. President, You Are The Problem
Neil Cavuto speaks out against Trump blaming others for political setbacks.
Clay Higgins Responds To Backlash From “Kill Them All” Facebook Post: “I Call Things The Way I See Them”
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) is standing by controversial comments made in a Facebook post that has the internet buzzing.
![Louisiana Legislature Approves 2017 Coastal Master Plan](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/Grand-Isle-Louisiana-getty-images1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Legislature Approves 2017 Coastal Master Plan
Implementation can now begin on the 2017 Coastal Master Plan.
![Daily Advertiser Editorial: House Speaker Barras Is Ineffective; Calls On Resignation](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/01/Taylor-Barras-house.louisiana.gov_.png?w=980&q=75)
Daily Advertiser Editorial: House Speaker Barras Is Ineffective; Calls On Resignation
Barras is accused by his local publication of not being able to lead lawmakers effectively.
![Senate Finance Approves Spending Plan For Next Fiscal Year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/State-Capitol-at-Dusk-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Finance Approves Spending Plan For Next Fiscal Year
The Senate's version of the budget package does not include deep cuts to higher ed, prisons or DCFS.
House Approves Food Stamps For Convicted Drug Felons
The Louisiana House appears to be unsure of what side of the war on drugs they want to be on.
![President Trump Issues Challenge To Figure Out True Meaning Of ‘Covfefe’ After Twitter Typo Goes Viral](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/05/GettyImages-689764416.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Trump Issues Challenge To Figure Out True Meaning Of ‘Covfefe’ After Twitter Typo Goes Viral
There is never a dull moment with President Donald Trump.
![Strange Flashing Lights At The White House Had The Internet In An Uproar [Video]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/hqdefault3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Strange Flashing Lights At The White House Had The Internet In An Uproar [Video]
Through the years we've come to expect strange things to come out of the White House. This seemed to be even stranger than those.
![Louisiana Lawmakers Weighing Boost to Driver’s License Fees](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/05/RS12356_481010529-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lawmakers Weighing Boost to Driver’s License Fees
Louisiana lawmakers are considering whether to raise driver's license fees by $1 and taking that estimated $2.4 million raised over five years and putting it into a veterans assistance fund.
![Drag Queen Story Hour – It’s Not As Diverse As Advertised](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/96638959.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Drag Queen Story Hour – It’s Not As Diverse As Advertised
Tax dollars are funding this twist on story time. Just don't try to read any Bible stories, that is not "diversity"
![Bill To Raise Minimum Wage Killed In Senate Finance Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Minimum-Wage-Protest-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill To Raise Minimum Wage Killed In Senate Finance Committee
The death of New Orleans Senator Troy Carter's bill marks the second consecutive year legislators kill a minimum wage increase in committee.
GPA Increase For TOPS Passes Louisiana House
TOPS funding in full could be back for our state's best and brightest students. It will come down to the Senate to make the final decision.