Clean-up begins in southeast Louisiana after a tornado outbreak….
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Before touring the damage in New Orleans, Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency…
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Edwards says thankfully there were no fatalities.

One of the state’s largest teacher unions opposes the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U-S Secretary of Education. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says DeVos’ longtime support of vouchers is a concern to them….
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Senator Bill Cassidy says he voted for DeVos, because of her belief that underserved children should have access to a quality education.

Lawmakers are weighing in with their thoughts on the governor’s proposal to close a mid-year budget gap. The governor wants to use $119 million dollars from the Rainy Day Fund, and Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says he’s not opposed to that if it prevents cuts that will really hit home with residents…:
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The special session to address the $304 million dollar shortfall takes place next week.