The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association supports proposed changes to the state’s film tax credit program. A Senate-approved measure would place a front-end cap on the program, as opposed to the back-end cap enacted in 2015. Association president Robert Vosbein says there’s even incentives to get producers outside of the Big Easy…:
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The bill was approved 33-3 in the Senate. Its next hearing will be in the House Ways and Means Committee.

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves calls the investigation into the connection between President Donald Trump and Russia during the election a total distraction. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been hired to investigate. The President has called this a witch hunt, which Graves feels isn’t too far off the mark because past administrations weren’t treated this way…:
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Democrats believe if Mr. Trump asked the FBI not to investigate the alleged collusion with Russia it equates to obstruction of justice.

Elementary schools would be required to teach litter education under a bill headed to the Senate floor for final legislative passage. Lafayette Representative Stuart Bishop says it’s time to stop thanking Mississippi and Arkansas for ranking lower than us in trashing streets…:
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Former and current Saints players will participate in a weekend of fishing, shooting and entertainment at the Black and Gold Classic in Grand Isle. Former Saints tackle Stan Brock hosts the event and says today teams will participate in a private shooting event and tomorrow the fishing rodeo begins at 6 a.m. He says all the proceeds go to the Green Beret Foundation and All American Caliber, groups which support veterans:
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He says registration for the rodeo begins at 5:30am tomorrow and you can get all the details at blackandgoldclassic.com.