The second special session of 2016 is underway and lawmakers are looking at their options to raise enough revenue to reduce cuts to state programs, like TOPS and hospitals that provide care for the poor and uninsured. Personal and corporate income taxes are an option for raising revenue, but Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says he is not okay with raising anymore taxes…:
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Senate President John Alario believes the legislature needs to raise about $450 million to ensure that TOPS, higher ed and safety net hospitals are adequately funded…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is set to address a joint session of the legislature at this hour.

Natchitoches has unveiled plans for a Riverfront Improvement Project. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The University of New Orleans will soon have a new digital animation lab on campus. UNO fine arts instructor Jeff Rinehart led the effort to secure a $94-thousand grant for the school’s new Innovation Lab. He says increased demand in this field is due to the growing need for animation in television, movies and other multimedia projects…:
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