One of the biggest points of contention during the legislative session that begins today is expected to be whether to raise revenue or reduce spending. Governor John Bel Edwards’ agenda includes a proposal that calls for a new tax on large businesses. But fellow Democratic Representative Gene Reynolds of Minden is skeptical they’ll be able to get the 70 votes in the House…:
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Also TOPS, criminal justice reform and proposals to raise the gasoline tax are going to be some big topics over the next two-months at the Capitol. When it comes to raising the minimum GPA to qualify for TOPS, Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that will be a tall order…:
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The session must adjourn June 8th.

Homeowners affected by last year’s floods can now fill out a survey to see if they qualify for federal aid. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The bill that would mean you’d have to be at least 21 to work as a stripper in order to curb human trafficking is back for this session. Last year it was passed into a now temporarily blocked law, but author Senator Ronnie Johns of Lake Charles says the new measure is less broad than the original when it comes to the definition of nudity…:
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