Members of the House Democratic Caucus lay out their priorities for the legislative session. Scott Carwile has the story…

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More showers and thunderstorms are moving through south Louisiana today. Some severe activity is expected with frequent lightning, high wind gusts, and hail. Torrential rains could cause localized and street flooding. A flash flood watch is in effect for a large portion of south Louisiana through this evening, but that may be extended with more rain forecast through the end of the week. A flash flood warning has been issued for a portion of southeast Louisiana this morning.

For the next two days, members of the public will have a chance to lobby before the House Appropriations Committee about what they would like to see funded in next fiscal year’s budget. Louisiana Budget Project Director Jan Moller one of the things legislators will try hard to do over the next couple of months is protect higher education…

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Because of a $1.6 billion dollar shortfall, money is tight and several government services are facing massive cuts.

Governor Bobby Jindal showed a sentimental side during portions of his last state of the state address to the legislature. His father was at the Capitol but the Governor said that for the first time, his mother couldn’t make it because she was at home recovering from surgery…

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Jindal also took time to recognize his wife and children.