Governor John Bel Edwards continues to push legislators to end the regular session early, so a special session can be called in May to address a looming one-billion dollar revenue shortfall. Edwards says without new revenues to replace expiring sales taxes, a budget can’t be passed in the regular session that adequately funds TOPS, public colleges and health care…
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Gasoline prices held steady for the week and Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says the jump in prices we typically see every spring appears to be over. Redman says despite a strong demand, the statewide average for regular gasoline has been holding at $2.44
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Redman anticipates a slight increase once the summer driving season begins.

A bill that requires instruction and display of the national motto, “In God We Trust’ in public schools passed out of the Senate Finance committee today. Don Molino has the story…
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Baton Rouge Police investigators are looking for a person who shot an 18-year-old man who was allegedly breaking into cars at an apartment complex. According to the property manager, who said she saw the video, the person who shot Brice Lewis drove away. Sergeant Don Coppola says they would like to talk with the shooter…
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