So what’s next for Napoleonville Senator Troy Brown now that he’s received a 30-day sentence for abusing his wife? Michelle Southern reports.
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The Director of the Louisiana State Police Commission has resigned. Cathy Derbonne submitted her resignation this morning amid speculation she may get fired because of controversial political contributions made by former board emmbers. Derbonne served at that post for eight years.

Louisiana will receive about $18 million as a result of a $4.3 billion Volkswagen settlement, after the company pleaded guilty to cheating on air emissions tests. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Chuck Brown says the money has to be used a certain way..:
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Brown says he’s leaning towards replacing diesel engines in school buses with engines that burn cleaner fuel.

A public hearing takes place tonight regarding a proposed pipeline that would be built across south Louisiana. Environmental groups oppose it, but acting president for the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Gifford Briggs says pipelines are safe and create jobs….
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The US Army Corps of Engineers will determine if the project goes forward.