Republican lawmakers are pushing against President Obama’s tax proposals which would increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans. The President pitched the plan in his State of the Union Address last night. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and was hoping the President would be less combative on the issue…

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The Congressman says tax reform is needed.

An organization of three groups specializing in package travel called the Travel Exchange is holding their annual convention in New Orleans this week. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says over 400 tour company operators will be taking part in the event. He says hosting this event is a tremendous opportunity for the Bayou State…

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Dardenne feels this particular convention can have a big impact on tourism in Louisiana.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler and Louisiana Public Broadcasting announce the launch of a site which contains videos of stories from throughout our state’s history. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Jefferson Davis Sheriff’s office has arrested an Elton High School teacher for allegedly molesting a student. Authorities say they were contacted by school officials after they received a report of an inappropriate relationship between Justin Fruge and a student. After an investigation, Fruge was arrested on two counts of molestation of a juvenile.