Student leaders from Louisiana universities went before the House budget committee to plead with lawmakers not to cut funding for TOPS. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is staying out of the New Orleans Confederate monuments situation saying it’s a city matter, not one for the state level….:
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The comments were made on the governor’s monthly call in radio show.

A report on human trafficking showed a 25 percent increase in victims over the past year, with 447 reports in 2017, compared to 357 in 2016. That’s according the the Department of Children and Family Services. Child Welfare Consultant Walter Fahr says the primary reason for the jump could be that the state is doing a better job of identifying victims..:
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Caddo and Orleans Parishes were the two most frequently identified areas for trafficking and parish of origin.

The northern regions of the state are known for great bass fishing, which is why Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser announces the launch of the Louisiana Bass Trail. He says it includes 7 lakes at 8 state parks and he believes this will help attract recreational fishermen from all over…:
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Anglers can sign up at louisianabasstrail.com.