Two republican legislators have admitted they were involved in a fist fight last night at a downtown Baton Rouge bar. Lafayette Representative Stuart Bishop told Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network that Houma Senator Norby Chabert was upset over a bill that Bishop blocked as chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. Bishop apologized on the House floor and attempted to inject some levity into the awkward subject….
cut 13 (12) “…dueling guns”
Polls indicate the legislature is not a popular body at the moment, and Pinsonat says this altercation just makes them look even worse at time when the state is already struggling.
Cut 15 (12) “so many times”

A recent US Supreme Court decision allows gambling to happen in all 50 states. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones anticipates one day state legislators will pass legislation, so that it can be regulated in Louisiana. Jones believes believes legalizing sports betting in Louisiana will cut back on the black market that exists around sports wagers…
cut 11 (12) “…yea yea”

Louisiana education officials say the number of high school graduates entering college each fall has increased by 15 percent since 2012. Department of Education spokesperson Sydni Dunn says many high school students have never thought of going to college are now doing so….
cut 5 (11) “…those students”
A record 23,500 public high school students from the Class of 2017 enrolled in college last fall.