House GOP Caucus Chairman Lance Harris’ tax bill received approval from the House Ways and Means Committee. The proposal would retain one third of an expiring penny sales tax and eliminate some sales tax breaks. Governor Edwards supports retaining a higher percentage of the expiring one-cent sales tax, but Harris says his legislation is a good compromise
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The measure heading to the House floor does not address the entire budget deficit, so if it passes, cuts in state government will be needed.

If you are traveling on I-55 in Louisiana or Mississippi this Memorial Day weekend expect to see a higher police presence as the two states are partnering in an effort to catch drunk drivers or those driving recklessly. L-S-P senior trooper Dustin Dwight…
cut 12 (09) “….of driving”

The recreational Red Snapper season begins today in state waters and in federal waters just off of Louisaina’s coast. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Finfish Program Manager Jason Adriance says that means…
Cut 4 (10) “commissioned sets”
There’s a two fish bag limit and 16 inch catch minimum in place. The season will run seven days a week until 743,000 pounds are harvested.

Another great moment in LSU baseball history last night as pitcher Todd Peterson in his first at-bat in a game since middle school drilled a 1-2 pitch down the left field line for a two-run double, giving the Tigers a 6-4 win over South Carolina in 12 innings. Freshman Daniel Cabrerra couldn’t believe it….
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LSU has another elimination game in the SEC Tournament tonight versus either Florida or Arkansas.