Hundreds of Louisiana Republicans are gathering in Washington ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says everyone is excited about watching Mr. Trump take the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States…:
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More than 900-thousand people are expected to attend the inauguration.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the budget deficit for fiscal year 2017 is 304 million dollars, so how will this shortfall impact the state’s colleges? Higher Ed Commissioner Joe Rallo says they’l be in real trouble if lawmakers don’t tap into the Rainy Day Fund
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Rallo says the first thing many schools would be forced to cut is instruction.

The Festival International de Louisiane will go on, as new corporate sponsors have been announced. Halen Doughty has more…:
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LSU running back Leonard Fournette spent his 22nd birthday Wednesday at St. Augustine where he starred as a prep football player. Fournette announced that’s he’s signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. He’s expected to be a top 15 pick in the NFL draft and he’s been getting ready at a training facility in Pensacola.