Federal taxes are due today and Michelle Southern has some tips for last-minute filers..
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Former Florida governor Jeb Bush, a presidential hopeful, will be in New Orleans today for a fundraiser for Republican Senator David Vitter, who is running for governor. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Vitter is not the only one to benefit from this endorsement…
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College students are expected to be at the state capitol today to urge lawmakers not to make significant cuts to higher education, despite a one-point-six billion dollar shortfall. Southeastern Louisiana student body president Stephanie Travis says raising tuition is not the answer either…
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Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson says his religious freedom bill has been misunderstood. During a speech on the House floor, Johnson says it does not promote discrimination against gays and lesbians, but it prevents the government from taking action against people who oppose same-sex marriage….
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The House Civil Law committee will likely debate the bill at a future date and Johnson says he’ll amend the legislation in an attempt to lessen the opposition against his measure.