There are only two days left for the Louisiana legislature to reach a compromise on the budget. The main focus of this legislative session has been the budget and a one-point-six billion dollar shortfall that if not resolved will result in big cuts to higher education and health care. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says budget discussions will go down to the wire…

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By law, the legislative session must end on Thursday at 6 PM.

The Sterlington Police Department says they’ve arrested a man who allegedly set his pregnant girlfriend on fire during an argument over bills. Chief Barry Bonner says 23-year-old Darren Lambert is charged with aggravated domestic abuse involving the burning of a victim…

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The victim was 9 weeks pregnant and lost the baby.

Today is Governor Bobby Jindal’s 44th birthday and many wonder what lies ahead for him. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says if Jindal’s presidential aspirations don’t pan out, he still has some good career prospects. Cross says it’s possible Jindal could be appointed to a cabinet post, be an ambassador, take a major position at a think tank, or even wind up on television…

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He says, career-wise, the governor is at a crossroad.

Southeastern Louisiana University and LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have teamed up to create a new program to help college students prepare for careers working with children who are overweight. Pennington Assistant Professor, Dr. Amanda Staiano, says they are going to work with children and get them on some exercise equipment that is especially designed for them…

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She says Project I-PAL is an interactive physical activity lab in Hammond.