The deadline to the end of the special legislative session is fast approaching, and closed door meetings late into Monday night between House Republicans and Governor John Bel Edwards appear to remain heated. The full House did approve one bill yesterday that would reduce tax breaks to businesses on utilities. Republican Metairie lawmaker Cameron Henry told reporters there was no need to pass additional revenue raising measures, which frustrates Democrats, like New Orleans Representative Walt Leger…:
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Meanwhile, higher ed leader Joseph Rallo says if lawmakers fail to find funds, big cuts are coming…:
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The special session must end at 6pm tomorrow.

The Army Corps of Engineers is keeping a close eye on the Mississippi River levees south of Baton Rouge. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Parts of the Southern Plains and northern Gulf Coast are expected to receive excessive rainfall in the coming days. State climatologist Barry Keim says the storm will ramp up tomorrow into Thursday and hit Louisiana in waves.:
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Many parishes are under a flash flood watch.