The House Criminal Justice Committee has voted down legislation that would ban bump stocks. Supporters of the legislation pointed to the Las Vegas shooting as to why the legislature should pass this bill. But Kyle Galotta, who opposes the measure, says the Las Vegas shooting should not mean the end of Bump Stocks.
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The legsiatlion failed on an 11-7 vote.

Chancellors of two LSU Health Sciences Centers delivered impassioned testimonies in front of the Senate Finance committee, calling on legislators not to pass a proposed budget they say would devastate healthcare in Louisiana. New Orleans Chancellor Larry Hollier sats the budget moving to the House Floor would result in a mass exodus of medical professionals.
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Hollier pleaded with legislators to go into a special session, so they can pass tax bills to fund a more responsible budget.

The campaign for Congressman Clay Higgins reports the former law enforcement officer has raised 218-thousand dollars during the first quarter of this fundraising year and has 211-thousand dollars on hand. Higgins had just 50-thousand dollars in the bank at the end of 2017. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Higgins finally has his campaign fundraising operation going….
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Republican attorney Josh Guillory and Democrat Phillip Conner, a physician from Lake Charles, are two candidates raising money to challenge Higgins this fall.

Many families deal with children who are picky eaters. Ochsner Pediatrician Doctor Myriam Ortiz says if your child isn’t eating, there could be a bigger underlying problem…
cut 5 (11) “…with them”
Ortiz says its important not to become frustrated with your child if they are not eating.

The full House takes up a bill this afternoon that would prohibit you from holding a cell phone while driving. Opponents to the bill, claim they need access to their phones at all times while driving. Many note the map feature is something they use on a regular basis while behind the wheel. But Jennifer Smith of Stop Distractions-dot-org says using your cell phone while driving is dangerous…

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You may have a child who is a picky eater and you don’t know what to do about it. Ochsner pediatrician Dr. Myriam (Ma-ri-um) Ortiz says it’s important not to become frustrated with your child. She also warns against bribing your child. You could be training them in a way that is not conducive with what you are trying to accomplish…

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On an 11-7 vote, a House committee killed Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith’s proposal to ban bump stocks on guns. Jim Shannon has more.

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A House committee killed Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith’s proposal to ban bump stocks on guns. Authorities say a bump stock was used to kill more than 50 people in Las Vegas last October by allowing semi-automatic guns to shoot rapid-fire . Smith says something like that can happen here too.
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Despite Smith’s plea, the measure failed on an 11-7 vote.

A bill that would allow civil court judges to decide whether juries should know whether a crash victim was wearing a seat belt will be heard in a Senate committee today. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says crashes involving people not wearing seat belts lead to heftier settlements.
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The measure has the support of Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon.

An LSU survey says Louisianans have a pretty favorable view of their local media. 78 percent of those polled said they trust their local media’s information a lot, or some. Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says local media also got high marks in getting the facts right.
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If you are a parent, you may find it hard to feed your child if they are a picky eater. About one in four kids develop an eating problem. Most quickly outgrow the fast-food and junk food only phase, but a few need professional assistance. Oschner Pediatrician Dr. Myriam Ortiz says don’t force them to eat what they don’t want to. It could be due to other issues…
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Ortiz says it’s important not to become frustrated with your child.

The full House takes up a bill today that would prohibit you from holding a cell phone while driving. Jennifer Smith, the C-E-O of Stop-distractions-dot-org is pushing for this legislation…

Cut 7 (13)  “no cost.”

15 other states and Washington D.C. currently have a similar law.

An LSU survey shows Louisianans have a favorable view of their local media. Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says 78 percent of those polled said they trust their local media’s information a lot, or some. He says maintaining trust between the media and public is critical for preserving the system of governance.

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Today is the final day to file your 2017 federal tax returns. A recent survey found 53-percent of Louisianans wait until the very end to do so, the most of any state.  Retired New Orleans CPA Ted Stacey says those who procrastinate can make costly mistakes as they rush to file…

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Louisiana state taxes need to be filed by May 15.

The Pelicans can take a commanding two games to none series lead tonight when New Orleans faces Portland in Game 2 of their best of seven playoff series. New Orleans won Game 1 on Saturday night and have had two off days to get ready for tonight’s game. Head Coach Alvin Gentry says he’ll take the extra rest….

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Tip off is set for 9:30pm.

The full House takes up a bill on today that would prohibit you from holding a cell phone while driving. Jennifer Smith, the C-E-O of Stop-distractions-dot-org is pushing for this legislation…

15 other states and Washington D.C. currently have a similar law. Opponents to the bill, claim they need access to their phones at all times while driving. Many note the map feature is something they use on a regular basis while behind the wheel. But Smith says that’s dangerous…

Cut 9 (08)  “deadly weapon.”

A bill by Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt that would allow civil court judges to decide whether or not juries are allowed to know whether or not a crash victim was wearing their seat belt is being heard in committee todayThe bill is backed by the National Federation of Independent businesses who says it’ll save business who employ drivers a good bit of money.

Hewitt says civil law in crash lawsuits is currently convoluted.

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The bill will be heard in Senate Judiciary A.

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An LSU survey shows Louisianans have a favorable view of their local media. 78 percent of those polled said they trust their local media’s information a lot, or some. Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says local media also got high marks in getting the facts right.

Local media scored much higher than the national media, where only 32 percent of those polled say they trust what they see.

But the numbers weren’t completely rosy. One third of respondents say they don’t trust their local media. Henderson says if you take a closer look, there’s a big trend.

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Henderson says maintain trust between the media and public is critical for preserving our system of governance.

More than 100 banks in Louisiana could be out from under a wide range of regulations enacted after the 2008 financial crisis. The Dodd-Frank act imposes rules that smaller banks claim are burdensome and have high compliance costs. Louisiana Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy are both in favor of repealing Dodd-Frank.

A survey from LSU says a majority of Louisianans trust their local media. Matt Doyle has more.

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Today is the final day to file your 2017 federal tax returns. A recent survey found 53-percent of Louisianans wait until the very end to do so, the most of any state.  Retired New Orleans CPA Ted Stacey says Since the federal tax overhaul, proponents have claimed that taxes can be done on paper the size of a postcard. Stacey says the reform should make it easier for everyone…

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The final day the state will accept tax returns will be May 15^th.

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The full House takes up a bill on today that would prohibit you from holding a cell phone while driving. Jennifer Smith, the C-E-O of Stop-distractions-dot-org is pushing for this legislation…

15 other states and Washington D.C. currently have a similar law. Smith says a reduction in crashes and cell phone use while driving have been noted in Oregon…

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A bill by Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt that would allow civil court judges to decide whether or not juries are allowed to know whether or not a crash victim was wearing their seat belt is being heard in committee today. Hewitt says crashes involving people not wearing seat belts end up leading to heftier settlements.He says six out of seven drivers buckle up, which reduces bodily harm during crashes, saving money. But for those who don’t…

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A bill that would allow jurors to be told if a crash victim was wearing their seat belt will be heard in committee today. Jeff Palermo has more.

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Today is the final day to file your 2017 federal tax returns. A recent survey found 53-percent of Louisianans wait until the very end to do so, the most of any state.  Retired New Orleans CPA Ted Stacey says

there are several things that a taxpayer could overlook when rushing through it…

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The full House takes up a bill on today that would prohibit you from holding a cell phone while driving. Jennifer Smith, the C-E-O of Stop-distractions-dot-org is pushing for this legislation…

Cut 7 (13)  “no cost.”

An LSU survey shows Louisianans have a favorable view of their local media. 78 percent of those polled said they trust their local media’s information a lot, or some. Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says local media also got high marks in getting the facts right.

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The Pelicans can take a commanding two games to none series lead tonight when New Orleans faces Portland in Game 2 of their best of seven playoff series. Head Coach Alvin Gentry says its great to win Saturday, but the immediate goal is to advance to the Western Conference semifinals

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Gentry is expecting a better shooting performance from Portland’s backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. They combined to shoot 13 of 41 from the field. New Orleans is also hoping for another great performance from point guard Rajon Rondo, who had 17 assists. Tip off is at 9:30.

Wide receiver Willie Snead is reportedly working out with the Saints, even though he’s yet to sign a contract with New Orleans. Just eight catches for Snead in 2017.

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The LSU baseball team has moved up four spots to number 19 in the latest D-1-Baseball Top 25. Also, Tigers senior Austin Bain has been named SEC Co-Player of the week. He was 8-for-15 at the plate with eight runs driven in. He also recorded one save as well. LSU is at Tulane tomorrow night.

Tonight, 14^th ranked Southern Miss is at Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are coming off a series loss to Northwestern State. The Demons will host Lamar. ULM is at Grambling. McNeese, who swept UNO this past weekend, will host Houston Baptist, while the Privateers are at Jackson State.

In college football, a new rule has been approved that says if the returning team calls for a fair catch inside the 25-yard line on a kick-off, the ball will be placed at the 25 yard-line. It’s an effort to end the strategy of the kick-off team using sky kicks to pin the opponent deep in its own end. College football, just like the NFL is trying to reduce injuries on kick-offs.

The House is expected to vote on a bill today that would ban holding a cell phone while driving. Kelley Ray spoke with a proponent of the legislation.

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Today is the final day to file your 2017 federal tax returns. A recent survey found 53-percent of Louisianans wait until the very end to do so, the most of any state.  Retired New Orleans CPA Ted Stacey says those who procrastinate can make costly mistakes as they rush to file, so asking for a six month extension is an option…

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A bill by Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt that would allow civil court judges to decide whether or not juries are allowed to know whether or not a crash victim was wearing their seat belt is being heard in committee today. Hewitt says crashes involving people not wearing seat belts end up leading to heftier settlements.

Cut 10 (11) “of us”

More than 100 banks in Louisiana could be out from under a wide range of regulations enacted after the 2008 financial crisis. The Dodd-Frank act imposes rules that smaller banks claim are burdensome and have high compliance costs. Louisiana Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy are both in favor of repealing Dodd-Frank.