The sentencing is slated today for, Cardell Hayes, the man who shot and killed Former Saints defensive end Will Smith…:
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Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter filed legislation Tuesday that would raise the state’s gasoline tax by 17 cents. He says the measure would create about $510 million dollars annually for Louisiana’s roads and bridges. House Bill 632 also prohibits DOTD from using the gas tax revenue for operational costs.

Currently couples in Louisiana who get a divorce and have minor children have to wait a year before the split becomes final, but a bill that advanced out of a House committee Tuesday would reduce the wait time by half. The measure faces opposition from those like Southern University law Professor Michelle Ghetti who is against divorce period…:
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But others say the sooner a divorce is final, the sooner the kids can move on and let healing begin.

Southeastern Louisiana University is issuing a promise to students that they won’t raise tuition if a degree is completed in 4 years. SLU President John Crain says this gives students and their families the ability to budget the exact cost of higher education…:
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He calls the Southeastern Promise a game-changer in Louisiana.