With only two days left in the legislative session, lawmakers need to come to an agreement on a 28-billion dollar spending plan for next fiscal year. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the House does not want to spend all the money that’s been recognized by the Revenue Estimating Conference, but the Senate does. He says it’s all about negotiations now…:
Cut 6 (09) “side does”
Governor John Bel Edwards has voiced his disapproval of the House’s latest budget plan.

Congressman Clay Higgins stands by his controversial Facebook post saying all conceivable means must be taken to hunt down radical Islamic terrorists. He says we cannot take these threats lightly, and force must be used to protect U.S. citizens…:
Cut 5 (13) “in the head”

Drug felons will soon be eligible to receive food stamps upon their release from jail. LSU School of Public Health criminologist Dr. Peter Scharf says this takes away one of the obstacles that prevents offenders from reentering society…:
Cut 13 (09) “are taken away”
The measure finally passed on a 67 to 26 vote in the House and has the support of the governor.

The bond has been increased for the Denham Springs man accused of killing a massage therapist from Baton Rouge during a house call. 25-year-old Christopher Landry is charged with second degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Kayla Ann Denham. Bond was raised this morning from $175,000 to $250,000.