The state Senate on Sunday passed a budget proposal that would use $99 million dollars of the Rainy Day Fund, about $24 million more than the House proposed. Lawmakers have three days to fill a $304 million dollar deficit. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says, based on his polls, the public supports the Republicans’ effort to cut back on state spending…:
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The Legislature has until Wednesday at midnight to come up with a plan.

The state Department of Education is letting more people be eligible for a program which provides federal funds so low income families can pay for daycare while they work or go to school. Early Childhood Assistant Superintendent Jenna Conway says they are also raising the bar for childcare programs in the state…:
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UL Lafayette announces the expansion of their Louisiana Legacy Scholarship. Halen Doughty has more…:
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There were no winners in the Powerball drawing Saturday night which means the jackpot grows to $403 million for Wednesday.

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis is the talk of the sports world today as he shattered an All-Star record on his home court last night by scoring a whopping 52 points in the game to help the West beat the East 192-182. He earned the All-Star MVP honor when he broke the previous record of 42 points.