15:30 LRN Newscast December 15th

Doctors at rehabilitation facility in Houston say wounded East Baton Rouge Deputy Nick Tullier’s condition is improving. Michelle Southern has more…
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FBI agents were seen entering and leaving the offices at the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office and the Hammond Police Department today. An FBI spokesperson says they are conducting multiple court-authorized actions. The Baton Rouge Advocate reports there’s a federal investigation looking into possible mishandling of evidence by a drug task force.

Louisiana has the fourth largest wealth gap between rich and poor according to a report compiled by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Louisiana Budget Project director Jan Moller says this large wage gap is another reason why the state’s economy has trouble growing…
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Moller says higher taxes on the rich and a higher minimum wage can help close the gap.

A Bankrate-dot-com study finds Louisiana is the fourth worst state for driving. It’s based on the state’s high insurance costs, long commute times and high rate of fatal wrecks. But data analyst Claes Bell says there are some positives, like low repair costs and….
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