12:30 LRN Newscast

President-Elect Donald Trump holds a strong mandate and influence over the Republican-controlled Senate. With the GOP’s majority in the Senate, Republican U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy will play a significant role in tax policy and trade, potentially impacting both domestic economic policies and international trade relations.

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Lawmakers have until November 25th to consider Governor Landry’s tax overhaul proposal in this special legislative session. Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham says given the complexity of the proposal and all of its components, that likely will not be enough time to consider everything.

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Louisiana has never had a hurricane make landfall in the month of November – and it looks like at least for the time being, that record will remain intact. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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