The first budget hearing of the 2018 regular session is underway. Matt Doyle reports the chairman of the budget committee believes the legislature can pass a budget, but the Edwards administration disagrees, because that would mean 700-million dollars in cuts…
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Saints fans can take a deep breath. Multiple reports say the Black and Gold and have reached a two-year, 50-million dollar contract with Quarterback Drew Brees. 27-million dollars are guaranteed.

Governor John Bel Edwards has presented a broad agenda to lawmakers during this legislative session. One of the things he’d like to see legislators do is loosen the regulations that are on small businesses…
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That includes repealing licensing requirements for florists, as Louiaina is the only in the nation to require one.

School safety will be a topic in this legislative session. West Monroe Senator Mike Walsworth has legislation that would make it legal for a student to bring a bulletproof backpack to school. Walsworth says they cost anywhere between 150 to 200 dollars on the internet….
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