State lawmakers are moving close to agreeing to a plan that would close a 304-million dollar midyear budget deficit…:
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The owners of Burger King could soon be in the fried chicken market, as Restaurant Brands International says they’re buying Popeyes for 1.8 billion dollars. Tulane Business Professor Dr. Mark Rosa says clearly the company feels Popeyes has a bright future…:
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Popeyes was founded in New Orleans in 1972.

Governor John Bel Edwards says his office is investigating State Police amid a recent report 4 troopers took side excursions during a business trip on the taxpayer’s dime. The Division of Administration’s auditor is going to conduct a full investigation into travel from State Police. Political analyst Clancy Dubos…:
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In response to the allegations against the troopers in question, Col Mike Edmonson announced a number of disciplinary actions and policy changes that will take place.

Senate President John Alario announces the special election to fill the District 2 seat vacated by former Senator Troy Brown has been set for April 29th. Brown resigned after some fellow members filed resolutions seeking to expel him over physical violence convictions against a girlfriend and wife. The qualifying period for the special election will be March 15-17.