House Republicans are looking at renewing at least some or all of the temporary one cent sales tax as a way to address a looming one billion dollar shortfall. Houma Representative Tanner Mcgee…
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But the governor says he will not support any plan that maintains the current sales tax rate, which is currently five-cents.

The Humane Society of Louisiana has a facebook page where you can adopt a horse that will participate in Mardi Gras parades this week. H-S-L Director Jeff Dorson says 19 horses are up for adoption this year after 17 horses were adopted last year instead of heading to a slaughter house…
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The facebook page is New Orleans Mardi Gras Horses Available for Adoption.

A Mandeville lawmaker has filed legislation to make it easier to recall elected officials…
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State Police has brought in an additional 165 State Troopers for this weekend’s big Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. Last year, L-S-P confiscated dozens of weapons and Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says it’s something they will look out for again…
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