Governor Edwards provided suggestions on how the state should adresss a one-billion dollar budget deficit. Michelle Southern reports the ideas are from a nonpartisan group that studied the state’s tax code…
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The White House says judicial nominee Matthew Peterson has withdrawn his nomination. Peterson failed to answer basic legal questions when quesioned by Republican Senator John Kennedy. Peterson admitted he never tried a case.

State Representative Chris Broadwater has announced he’s stepping down from the state legislature, so he can spend more time with his family. Broadwater has represented Hammond and parts of Tangipahoa Parish for the last six years. The GOP legislator has a reputation of working with both Republicans and Democrats…..
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We’ve seen a lot of resignations lately because of sexual harassment, but Broadwater says a possible scandal is not why he’s stepping down.

Time is running out to make sure your Christmas packages are there by December 25th. U.S. Postal Service spokesperson Twana Barber says this is their busiest week…
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First class mail needs to be sent by tomorrow, Priority Mail by Wednesday and Priority Express by Friday.