Since there won’t be any increase on the gasoline tax, a Shreveport lawmaker recommended firing DOTD employees to pay for highway construction. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards supports the 29-billion dollar budget plan passed by the Senate finance committee Thursday saying it restores funding for critical services while making responsible cuts in spending. The plan also fully funds the TOPS scholarship program. A conference committee will be needed to iron out differences between the House and Senate.

The forecast is calling for some stormy weather today in Baton Rouge as NCAA regional play begins. LSU is slated to face Texas Southern at 2:30. The Tigers are one of the favorites to win the College World Series and claim their first national championship since 2009. Coach Paul Mainieri believes his team is ready for the journey…:
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Monroe based CenturyLink announces a CEO succession plan. Company Spokesperson Ann Marie Sartor says CenturyLink’s current CEO, Glen Post, will remain in his position until January of 2019 and then become the executive chairman of the board. She says the new leader of CenturyLink is coming from the company they recently purchased…:
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The headquarters will remain in Monroe and this will not affect employees.