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![LSP Concerned About Proposed $23 Million Cut](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/Louisiana-State-Police-Patch-Facebook-e1461577113518.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSP Concerned About Proposed $23 Million Cut
The governor recommended a $5 million cut to State Police, but the House’s spending plan calls for much deeper cuts.
![Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Baton Rouge on Wednesday](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/05/GettyImages-684628350.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Baton Rouge on Wednesday
The vice president will meet with business leaders and make remarks during a "listening session."
![Did Melania Trump Swat Her Husband Donald Away When He Tried To Hold Her Hand? [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/05/GettyImages-686673852.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Did Melania Trump Swat Her Husband Donald Away When He Tried To Hold Her Hand? [VIDEO]
Some are calling it the "swat heard round the world."
![Scott Angelle Takes On Role Within The Trump Administration](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/06/Scott-Angelle-Chris-Graythen-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Scott Angelle Takes On Role Within The Trump Administration
The Acadiana native has been named the director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.
![Is This New Louisiana Law A Result Of Bullies?](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2014/06/187006077.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is This New Louisiana Law A Result Of Bullies?
Do you think that our politicians have their hands in too many corporate pockets?
![What Will Go Where The New Orleans Monuments Were?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/04/Bart-Corosmo-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Will Go Where The New Orleans Monuments Were?
The City of New Orleans had four decisions to make regarding the filling of the spaces the former monuments occupied. Three of those decisions have been made.
![Confederate Monument Removers May Have Broken Louisiana Law](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/GettyImages-678748306.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Confederate Monument Removers May Have Broken Louisiana Law
According to Louisiana law, the monument removers appear to have broken a unique Louisiana law in the way they removed the Beauregard monument.
![Gas Tax Increase Moves Forward](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/GettyImages-188115702.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gas Tax Increase Moves Forward
An additional out of pocket expense of about $50 per year is what this proposed gas tax would mean. Is it worth it for the possibility of better roads?
![Louisiana House – Let The People Vote On Fate Of Monuments](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/04/Bart-Corosmo-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana House – Let The People Vote On Fate Of Monuments
The Louisiana House passes legislation that would put the fate of Confederate era monuments across the state in the hands of voters.
Convicted Drug Felons Could Qualify For State Benefits
I thought drug dealers made a lot of money? How could they qualify for food stamps and welfare, to begin with?
![Politics Causing More Relationship Strife Than Ever Before](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/GettyImages-613701970.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Politics Causing More Relationship Strife Than Ever Before
The aftershocks of a very contentious political season are now affecting marriages across the country.
![Legislature Shuts Governor Edwards Tax Plan Down](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/John-Bel-Edwards-twitter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Legislature Shuts Governor Edwards Tax Plan Down
The idea of placing a bigger tax burden on Louisiana business owners and operators has been rejected.
![Pay Secrecy Bill Debated In Legislative Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/01/75162987.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pay Secrecy Bill Debated In Legislative Committee
This isn't about whether you should discuss your pay it's about whether you can be reprimanded for choosing to do so.
![House Committee Votes To Fully Fund TOPS](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/RS15661_514855258-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Committee Votes To Fully Fund TOPS
A very important committee votes to green light full funding for TOPS. Here's why it will never pass the full House.
![How Would You Fix Louisiana’s Budget Woes?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Pennies-in-dollar-sign.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Would You Fix Louisiana’s Budget Woes?
Here's your chance to sound off and offer real people solutions for Louisiana's budget issues.
![Alternative Louisiana Facts](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2017/04/alternative-louisiana-facts-featured-image.png?w=980&q=75)
Alternative Louisiana Facts
Everyone loves a good alternative fact, so here are a few completely real and not at all fake tweets we just made up from politicians talking about Louisiana.
![Louisiana House Contemplates Ban On Corporal Punishment](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Classroom-iStock1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana House Contemplates Ban On Corporal Punishment
No matter what side of the issue that you choose to support somebody is going to be disappointed in the outcome.
![Litter Education Could Soon Be Required In Louisiana Schools](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/01/107944369.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Litter Education Could Soon Be Required In Louisiana Schools
Shouldn't kids have learned this concept at home? I forgot the politicians don't believe parents are capable of teaching our kids decent civic behavior.
![Jobs And Economy Top Louisiana’s List Of Concerns](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/09/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images-280x30011.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jobs And Economy Top Louisiana’s List Of Concerns
When will we all get back to work and will the Governor's tax plan put us deeper in the hole? Those are questions Louisiana residents would really to have answered.
![Glenn Jacobs, WWE Wrestler ‘Kane,’ Running For Mayor In Tennessee [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/04/13601378_G.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Glenn Jacobs, WWE Wrestler ‘Kane,’ Running For Mayor In Tennessee [VIDEO]
His hat is officially "in the ring."