Week two of the legislative session is underway and it appears legislators are far from agreeing to a funding plan for next fiscal year’s budget. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says lawmakers have more than 150 tax bills to look over, and they’re still missing vital information on many of them…:
Cut 3 (11) “of legislation”
Henry says it remains to be seen which proposals have the most support, not just from legislators but from the public as well.

Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is pushing for 18-wheelers to be required to drive at least 10 miles lower than the posted speed limit on Interstates. He says his bill is all about safety..:
Cut 25 (08) “we’re having”
This law would also pertain to school buses and tractor trailers.

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking financial assistance applications from families with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance. Joe Ochipinti (ahki’pinti), CEO of UnitedHealthcare-Gulf States Region, says grants cover up to $5000 annually per child…:
Cut 9 (08) “to be eligible”
Families can apply online at uhccf.org.

Police in North Louisiana have arrested a teen from New Orleans for allegedly killing her much older boyfriend. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s office booked the teen in the fatal stabbing of a 47-year-old man early this morning.