It’s likely the special session will come to an end today as legislators have approved a spending plan for next fiscal year. Most state agencies are not cut, TOPS is fully funded and 38-thousand state workers receive a 2-percent pay raise. Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur says for the first time in nearly a decade, public colleges will not receive a cut…
cut 4 (08) “….not doing”
But Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt voted against the budget, because it uses 100 percent of the money that’s available. She would rather hold back a small portion in case of a mid-year shortfall…
cut 5 (11) “…the cycle”
The governor is expected to sign this budget bill which goes into effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1st.

State Police say a trooper is under arrest for allegedly using excessive force when taking someone into custody in New Orleans. They say Trooper John Neal is accused of kicking the suspect and bashing his head into a window while the suspect was handcuffed. LSP spokeswoman Melissa Matey:
Cut 12 (09) “just that”
Neal was booked on one count of simple battery.

Baton Rouge Police announce officer Yuseff Hamadeh has been placed on paid administrative leave for a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night during a traffic stop. Authorities say 35-year-old Jordan Frazier was killed when he got of the vehicle holding a handgun.