The number of eligible graduates in Louisiana achieving TOPS reaches an all-time high.    Kelley Ray has more.

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In Washington the announcement of House Speaker Paul Ryan’s, R-Wisconsin, decision not to seek re-election has sparked debate over who might be the next Speaker. New Orleans area representative Steve Scalise’s name has popped up for consideration. Political analyst Clancy DuBos says if it were up to President Trump, Salise would have the job.

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Governor John Bel Edwards and state Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee unveiled a report on the economic impact of Medicaid expansion. Edwards says according to the LSU report, Louisiana is saving 317-million dollars in state money and providing medical care to those who can’t afford it…

Governor Edwards says many who have recently diagnosed with cancer, are able to receive medical care with expansion…

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A bill by New Orleans Senator Troy Carter to ban the sale of assault rifles to people under 21 was killed on the Senate floor. The 9 to 26 vote ends that anti-gun legislation for the rest of the session. Baton Rouge area Senator Bodie White says the bill is not strong enough to stop the bad guys.

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