Governor Edwards has made it known that he doesn’t want to see partisan politics as the state looks to reform its tax structure. But GOP House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says any legislation that moves out of the money committees will depend on their merit and not whether its sponsored by a Republican or Democrat….
cut 4 (10) “….that’s laziness”

Edwards is pushing an ambitious tax plan and has said if legislators oppose it, they should come up with alternative proposals.

The Herndon Magnet Parent-Teacher-Student Association president has been arrested for one count of theft. Cindy Chadwick with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says an audit from August of 2016 showed money was missing from the fund. She says 47-year-old Vera Dunfy of Shreveport committed the crime during the school year.
Cut 14 (07) “school year”

Police in North Louisiana have arrested a 17-year-old girl in the stabbing death of her 47-year-old boyfriend. Michelle Southern reports.
Cut 2 (25) “I’m Michelle Southern”

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking financial assistance applications from families with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by health insurance. Joe Ochipinti (ahki’pinti), CEO of UnitedHealthcare-Gulf States Region, says grants cover up to $5000 annually per child…:
Cut 9 (08) “to be eligible”
Families can apply online at uhccf.org.