The House Appropriations Committee passes a proposed budget for next fiscal year that fully funds TOPS. Committee Chairman Cameron Henry says money was moved around to come up with the 183-million dollars needed to pay for tuition costs associated with the scholarship program…
cut 12 (06) “…for priorities”
The budget still has a long way to go through the legislative process.

Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden has filed his paperwork to run for Congress. Holden is expected to challenge fellow Democrat and incumbent US Representative Cedic Richmond, who represents the 2nd District which covers New Orleans and parts of the River Parishes and Baton Rouge. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Holden, who is term-limited as a mayor, is a strong candidate….
cut 3 (08) “….for him”

Louisiana is ranked the third most dangerous state for teen drivers, according to a new study from Carinsurance.com. Michelle Southern has more…
voicer 2 (30) “…reporting”

Rehabilition work on the Jimmie Davis Bridge in Bossier-Shreveport will not go on as planned, because there is a protected species of birds living on the bridge. Department of transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says the state and the contractor couldn’t agree on a cost to safely move the birds, so they will go back to the drawing board…
cut 11 (05) “…Shreveport area”