On mostly a party line vote, House lawmakers passed a GOP created budget for next year and it now heads to the Senate for consideration. Republicans want to reduce spending to avoid midyear cuts and fully fund TOPS, and under HB1 the Department of Health is funded 237 million dollars less than the governor proposed. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says that’s her concern…:
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The Governor opposes the plan calling it a rush job by Republicans that endangers the health of people.

There was a small protest outside of Baton Rouge Police headquarters last night in response to the decision of the DOJ not to press charges against the cops in the Alton Sterling fatal shooting…:
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A few police officers were also there to make sure people stayed safe and followed the laws.

Republicans in the US House have passed their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act and it heads to Senate for approval…:
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The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival gets underway today — a celebration that draws nearly 30,000 people every year. Publicity Director Angelique Bernard says, in addition to a carnival, music and dancing, the food vendors prepare mudbugs anyway you can imagine…:
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Find out more at bbcrawfest.com.