The Public Affairs Research Council provides ideas on how the state can better control its spending. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Nearly the entire state is under another wind advisory on this Mardi Gras. The National Weather Service says sustained winds could range from 15-25 miles per hour, with possible gusts of 30 miles per hour.

The LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Committee unanimously approves a proposal for a statue honoring the late Pete Maravich to be installed on campus. Details on a design and construction will be released in the coming months.

Campaigning is in full swing for this year’s US Senate race. The seat is being left open by outgoing Senator David Vitter. Republican candidate Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany told reporters in Baton Rouge that working on ways to grow our economy is one of his top priorities…:
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Boustany is one of several announced candidates.

New Republican Louisiana Speaker of the House Taylor Barras says he was anticipating more proposed spending reforms in Governor John Bel Edwards call for the special session which begins Sunday. Barras says, as expected, the governor’s call included a list of revenue raising options to fill the state’s more than $750 million dollar gap, primarily with tax changes…:
Cut 13 (07) “structural fixes”
Meanwhile Governor Edwards is asking the public for their input online at gov.louisiana.gov.