A new poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research shows a majority of Louisiana residents are not in favor of raising taxes to solve the state’s budget deficit. Halen Doughty has the story…:
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A bill that would require metal detectors to be installed at movie theaters will be up for debate in the regular session. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says despite the cost, added safety measures at the movies are well worth the price of protecting a person’s life…:
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The Mercedes-Benz Superdome has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, despite objections from the state. Owners felt the designation, though prestigious, could delay maintenance and improvements. A student from Tulane nominated the Superdome in December, and the National Parks Service announced the structure was listed earlier this month.

Lawmakers will hear bills discussing the raising of so called “sin taxes” today in the House Ways and Means Committee. Lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says Republicans have been hesitant about raising taxes, but they may consider it on alcohol, tobacco, Internet sales and car rentals…:
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The tax writing committee has 22 bills on today’s agenda.

The Mystic Krewe of Apollo in Lafayette says their member who fell from the top of a Mardi Gras float during their February 5th parade, has died. They say Quinn Dejean passed away Tuesday afternoon.