Lawmakers failed to pass a spending plan for next fiscal year during the regular session. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry expressed his disappointment in the final minutes of the session.

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The legislature convenes for a special session to pass a budget and address a looming fiscal cliff.

Louisiana has been recognized as one of the toughest states on fighting Medicaid fraud. Michelle Southern has more…

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Governor Edwards signs a bill into law that allows gamblers to use $50 and $100 bills in video poker machines, instead of the current $20 limit. Video Poker Lobbyist Alton Ashy says the only reason for this measure is so a patron is not required to ask a cashier for smaller bills.

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Critics say upping the amount would increase the chances for an addiction.

We can expect to see more mosquitos out and about after more than a week of continued rain. LSU AgCenter entomologist Kristen Healy says more rain equals more mosquitos, and different types of mosquitos at that. She says a lot of rainfall can lead to hatching of so-called flood water mosquitos.

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