The full House is debating a proposed spending plan for next fiscal year that fully funds TOPS, but calls for a cut in state funding to public colleges and a significant reduction in dollars for health care. House Republican Delegation Chairman Lance Harris says fully funding TOPS is important….
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Harris says today’s discussion on the budget is one step in the process.

The state House approves legislation that supporters say will help the Cajun Navy and other volunteer groups have a greater impact during a disaster. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says her family was helped by volunteers after the 2016 flood. She says the legislation gives the Cajun Navy access to state equipment and training…
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The meaure heads to the House floor.

The State Fire Marshal’s office arrests a Richland Parish volunteer firefighter, who allegedly set his home on fire, injuring his 53-year-old medically disabled wife. Jim Shannon has more.
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