Governor Edwards kicked-off the special session by explaining to legislators why it’s important to use rainy day dollars to address a 304-million dollar budget deficit. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A new website seeks to reduce wasteful spending in state government. Covington Representative John Schroder launched StopLouisianaWaste.com…:
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Schroder stresses that people can post to the website anonymously.

Two state Senators file a resolution to expel Senator Troy Brown from the Upper Chamber due to two domestic violence convictions. Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor expects the first hearing will occur within two or three days..:
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It will take 26 out of 39 votes to expel the senator.

For the third straight year, a couple from Bossier Parish is named the longest known married couple in the state. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says 103-year-old Lawrence Player and 97-year-old Varrie Player have been married for 82 years…:
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Every year for Valentine’s Day the Louisiana Family Forum honors the top ten longest known married couples in the state.