After a grueling fiscal session, some Democratic lawmakers are calling for a change of leadership in the House, staring with Speaker Taylor Barras. Halen Doughty has more…:
Cut 3 (29) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Meanwhile the House convened this morning and House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry of Metairie says there are some key budget priorities like fully funding TOPS, and giving parole workers a pay raise…:
Cut 9 (10) “take care of that”

With the special session now underway, there’s already talk of another one to address the anticipated fiscal cliff for 2018. Jackson Representative Kenny Havard says lawmakers owe real tax reform to its citizens…:
Cut 6 (08) “of the deal”
Over $1 billion in temporary taxes that were approved last year are set to expire next year.

The LSU baseball team is headed to Omaha. The Tigers ended up hammering Mississippi State 14-4 in a game that didn’t end until 1:36 this morning. LSU trailed 4-3 in the 5th inning, but took control of the game with a six-run, 5th inning. Michael Papierski delivered the big hit, a two-run double to give the Tigers the lead for good…:
Cut 18 (18) “happened to be a double”
LSU begins CWS action this weekend against Florida State.