The Revenue Estimating Conference meets today where it’s expected the state will receive bad news concerning the amount of revenue coming in. Senate President John Alario says he’s bracing to hear there’s been a significant reduction in anticipated revenues…

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Lower than anticipated revenues means fewer dollars for the state to spend, which could lead to a mid-year budget cut.

Grand Isle Fire Chief Aubrey Chaisson is one of 20 people arrested during an undercover operation aimed at the sale of illegal drugs and alcohol on the island. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says he received confidential information claiming possible misconduct could be taking place.

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Chaisson was charged with possession of Marijuana.

Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin will visit Louisiana this weekend to attend a rally for Congressman Bill Cassidy. The national tea party favorite had supported Col Rob Maness in the US Senate race but now joins the retired Air Force Col in stumping for Cassidy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley…

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Duck Dynasty Patriarch Phil Robertson will also attend the rally Saturday afternoon in Monroe.