A 10-day special session begins tonight as Governor John Bel Edwards is asking lawmakers to use a combination of cuts and money from the rainy day fund to close a 304-million dollar midyear budget deficit. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says it’s their recommendation that legislators approve the use of 119-million dollars in rainy day dollars…:
Cut 7 (09) “be made”
Republican House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry proposes to cut more than what the governor recommends, because the state faces another significant deficit next fiscal year…:
Cut 8 (11) “reductions now”
The special session must conclude business by midnight February 22nd.

6 months ago, the worst disaster to strike the United States in over 4 years hit Louisiana; “The Great Flood of 2016.” So where do things stand now? Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks says many residents are back in their homes, but…:
Cut 12 (10) “back on track”
St. Amant High Students return to their home campus today after being displaced since August.

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco on actress Annette Bening being cast to portray her in FX’s American Crime Story about Hurricane Katrina.
Cut 1 (32) “I’m Emelie Gunn”