Tonight state lawmakers will convene for a special session to attempt to resolve a $304 million midyear budget deficit. ULM political science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says one of the biggest battles will be whether or not to tap into the rainy day fund. He says if they don’t, tough decisions will have to be made..:
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The special session must end by midnight on February 22.

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a product called kaput that is capable of killing wild hogs. But it can also poison other animals so it’s not available yet in Louisiana….
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That’s state wildlife veterinarian, Doctor Jim LaCour, who says the toxic pellets needs approval from the state department of ag.

It’s been 6 months since The Great Flood of 2016, so how far have affected Louisiana communities come? Michelle Southern gets a progress update…:
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Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says after meeting Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch, he says there is no doubt he is immensely qualified to sit on the bench.

And quarterback Brandon Harris is tired of sitting on the bench. He announced that he’s transferring from LSU. The former Parkway star says he’ll be able to transfer to any school.