There is an expanded presence of state police troopers in New Orleans for Mardi Gras weekend. They have 165 troopers working the French Quarter and surrounding areas. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says they will perform a variety of assignments…
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Last year, State Police confiscated dozens of firearms along parade routes.

House Republicans are interested in extending the temporary one-cent sales tax approved in 2016 past its June 30th expiration date. But Democratic Representative Ted James of Baton Rouge says he can’t vote for that proposal, becuase he says a high sales tax hits the poor the hardest…
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Governor Edwards could issue the call for a special session devoted to tax reform tomorrow.

Mandeville Representative Paul Hollis has filed legislation that would make it easier for voters to recall their elected officials. Hollis says Louisiana makes it very difficult to recall a politician in a densely populated district.
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Currently, 33 percent of registered voters in districts with more than 100,000 voters must sign the recall petition before a special election is triggered. Hollis’ bill would lower that number to 20 percent.

The Humane Society of Louisiana is working to help in the adoption of 19 horses that will participate in Mardi Gras parades. HSL Director Jeff Dorson…
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Dorson says the program started last year to ensure that none of the horses used in the parade would be sold for slaughter.