State legislators will likely be called into a special session next month to deal with a budget deficit. The Revenue Estimating Conference has determined the midyear shortfall is around 313-million dollars. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says legislative input will be needed to address a budget gap of that magnitude…:
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Governor Edwards can make cuts to the budget, but state law only allows in certain areas.

The governor will be in Rome over the next few days with State Police Col Mike Edmonson and others where the topic will be the human trafficking epidemic. Louisiana has been recognized as the leading state in the fight against the crime. Edwards says Rome is leading the way putting an end to this illegal trade of humans, and they hope to learn new ways to assist victims…:
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Edwards is also planning to meet with Pope Francis Wednesday.

Flu cases are on the rise as four out of every 100 people visiting the doctor in Louisiana is diagnosed with Influenza. Emelie Gunn has more.:
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