The fiscal cliff is smaller, as the state’s Revenue Estimating Conference has lowered the budget shortfall from 994-million to 648-million-dollars. Jeff Palermo has more…
Voicer 1 (27) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Senator John Kennedy says he’s seriously considering a run at governor next year. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Kennedy has sure been acting like a candidate….
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A woman was killed and her son wounded in a gun fight with Winn Parish Sheriff deputies yesterday afternoon. State Police Trooper Scott Moreau says they arrived at the home attempting to serve a civil warrant on 50-year-old Kendall Lemoine. Moreau says both Kendall and 71-year-old Betty Lemoine were armed with guns….
cut 4 (12) “…critical condition”
None of the deputies at the scene were injured.

Former Saints special teams standout Steve Gleason is under considering for the Congressional Gold Medal. Gleason is battling A-L-S and has been a leader on efforts to develop and provide technology for those suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Louisiana’s revenue shortfall has declined from 994-million to 648-million-dollars, as a result of the state collecting more income taxes due to the federal tax overhaul. House Speaker Taylor Barras says the extra money would likely go to higher ed and TOPS….
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But based on this new revenue projection, the state would still have to make 648-million dollars in cuts.

We are 18 months away from the gubernatorial primary. Pollster Berinie Pinsonat says if U-S Senator John Kennedy decides to run against Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, Kennedy will be the main GOP challenger….
cut 10 (09) “….raise money”
Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham is also thinking about running.

Winn Parish Sheriff’s deputies were met with gun fire when they were trying to serve a civil warrant in the small community of the Chee Chee Dam area yesterday afternoon. 71-year-old Betty Lemoine was killed by deputies who had just driven up to their home. State Police is also investigating, Trooper Scott Moreau.
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Shots fired shortly afterwards, and Betty Lemoine was killed, while Kendall Lemoine was seriously injured. None of the deputies were hurt.

A Tulane study finds grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Principal author Alessandra Bazzano (Ba-zon-no) says the New Orleans based third grade class was picked for the study since it is a crucial time of transition for them when academic expectations increase…
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US Senator John Kennedy says he’s seriously considering a run for governor next year. Michael Farrar spoke with pollster Bernie Pinsonat…

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The legislative session is one month into it and lawmakers are nowhere close to passing any meaningful legislation. Political observers say the milk-toast session has had very little highlights so far. Jeremy Alford is the publisher of LaPolitics.com…

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A Tulane study finds grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Principal author Alessandra Bazzano (Ba-zon-no) says P.E. time has been reduced at schools nationwide, the study showed that students, no matter what age, need to be allowed other activities that take them out of the classroom…

Cut 12 (07) “it is.”

The Revenue Estimating Conference met this morning to give an update on how big the revenue shortfall is for next fiscal year. Previous estimates put the deficit around a billion dollars, but this morning the r-e-c adopted a revised forecast, adding 345.9 Million to next years budget.
This shrinks the official budget gap from 994 million to 648 million.

The legislative session is one month into it and lawmakers are nowhere close to passing any meaningful legislation. Political observers say the milk-toast session has had very little highlights so far. Jeremy Alford is the publisher of LaPolitics.com…

So will see any significant legislation pass in the regular session? Alford says the bills that will create new forms of gambling and loosen restrictions on the riverboat casinos are the most interesting to watch…

Cut 6 (09) “the 1990′s..”

No exact date has been suggested as to when the session should end.

Speculation continues over who will run against Governor John Bel Edwards as we are 18 months out from the primary. Two Republicans have come to the forefront, U.S. Senator John Kennedy and U.S. Representive Ralph Abraham. Both say they are exploring the idea of running. Pinsonat says in order for the Republican Party to solidify their stance in the Governor’s race, Kennedy needs to make his intentions known soon…

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A Tulane study finds grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Principal author Alessandra Bazzano (Ba-zon-no) says the New Orleans based third grade class was picked for the study since it is a crucial time of transition for them when academic expectations increase…

Bazzano says more schools are participating in yoga sessions and their research finds it can improve a child’s well-being and emotional health…

Cut 13 (10)  “yoga”

The state ethics board has cleared four louisiana state troopers who took an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas while on their way to a police conference in California. The ethic’s board concluded Former head of state police Mike Edmonson instructed the men to stay at the pricy resorts in route to the convention.

A Tulane University study shows that grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

The legislative session is one month into it and lawmakers are nowhere close to passing any meaningful legislation. Political observers say the milk-toast session has had very little highlights so far. Jeremy Alford is the publisher of LaPolitics.com…

Alford says the main goal at this point is still to wrap up the regular session early, so they can immediately return in a special session to deal with the budget. But he says there doesn’t seem to be much urgency…

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Speculation continues over who will run against Governor John Bel Edwards as we are 18 months out from the primary. Two Republicans have come to the forefront, U.S. Senator John Kennedy and U.S. Representive Ralph Abraham. Both say they are exploring the idea of running.

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says based on what Kennedy has said in the last few months, indicates to him Kennedy will make a run for the Governor’s Mansion…

Cut 8 (10)  “gonna run.”

The Revenue Estimating Conference meets this morning to give an update on how big the revenue shortfall is for next fiscal year. Previous estimates put the deficit around a billion dollars, but Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s likely the R-E-C will recognize an additional 300-million dollars in revenues, because the state is collecting more income taxes as result of the federal tax overhaul…

Edwards says even if the shortfall is reduced to 700-million dollars, a special session is needed to pass a tax plan to fund critical priorities…

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US Senator John Kennedy says he’s seriously considering a run for governor next year. Michael Farrar spoke with pollster Bernie Pinsonat…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Michael Farrar”

The legislative session is one month into it and lawmakers are nowhere close to passing any meaningful legislation. Political observers say the milk-toast session has had very little highlights so far. Jeremy Alford is the publisher of LaPolitics.com…

Cut 4  (11) “significance yet” 

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A Tulane study finds grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Principal author Alessandra Bazzano (Ba-zon-no) says P.E. time has been reduced at schools nationwide, the study showed that students, no matter what age, need to be allowed other activities that take them out of the classroom…

Cut 12 (07) “it is.”

The Revenue Estimating Conference meets this morning to give an update on how big the revenue shortfall is for next fiscal year. Previous estimates put the deficit around a billion dollars, but Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s likely the R-E-C will recognize an additional 300-million dollars in revenues, because the state is collecting more income taxes as result of the federal tax overhaul…

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Are lawmakers on track to end the regular session early so they can address the fiscal cliff in a special session? Jeff Palermo spoke with a capitol observer…

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Speculation continues over who will run against Governor John Bel Edwards as we are 18 months out from the primary. Two Republicans have come to the forefront, U.S. Senator John Kennedy and U.S. Representative Ralph Abraham. Both say they are exploring the idea of running. Kennedy was asked about it Wednesday…

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A Tulane study finds grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Principal author Alessandra Bazzano (Ba-zon-no) says the New Orleans based third grade class was picked for the study since it is a crucial time of transition for them when academic expectations increase…

Cut 11 (11) “those tests”

The state ethics board has cleared four louisiana state troopers who took an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas while on their way to a police conference in California. The ethic’s board concluded Former head of state police Mike Edmonson instructed the men to stay at the pricy resorts in route to the convention.

Are lawmakers on track to end the regular session early so they can address the fiscal cliff in a special session? Jeff Palermo spoke with a capitol observer…

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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US Senator John Kennedy says he’s seriously considering a run for governor next year. Michael Farrar spoke with pollster Bernie Pinsonat…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Michael Farrar”

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A Tulane University study shows that grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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The legislative session is one month into it and lawmakers are nowhere close to passing any meaningful legislation. Political observers say the milk-toast session has had very little highlights so far. Jeremy Alford is the publisher of LaPolitics.com…

Cut 4  (11) “significance yet” 

Alford says the main goal at this point is still to wrap up the regular session early, so they can immediately return in a special session to deal with the budget. But he says there doesn’t seem to be much urgency…

Cut 5  (10)  “fiscal session.”

So will see any significant legislation pass in the regular session? Alford says the bills that will create new forms of gambling and loosen restrictions on the riverboat casinos are the most interesting to watch…

Cut 6 (09) “the 1990′s..”

No exact date has been suggested as to when the session should end.

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Speculation continues over who will run against Governor John Bel Edwards as we are 18 months out from the primary. Two Republicans have come to the forefront, U.S. Senator John Kennedy and U.S. Senator Ralph Abraham. Both say they are exploring the idea of running. Kennedy was asked about it Wednesday…

Cut 7 (12)  “more money.”

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says based on what Kennedy has said in the last few months, indicates to him Kennedy will make a run for the Governor’s Mansion…

Cut 8 (10)  “gonna run.”

Pinsonat says in order for the Republican Party to solidify their stance in the Governor’s race, Kennedy needs to make his intentions known soon…

Cut 9 (12)  “a decision.”

Abraham has also been critical of Edwards and seems poised to start a campaign. But Pinsonat says if Kennedy decides to run, he’ll be the main GOP challenger…

Cut 10 (09) “raise money.”

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A Tulane study finds grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Principal author Alessandra Bazzano (Ba-zon-no) says the New Orleans based third grade class was picked for the study since it is a crucial time of transition for them when academic expectations increase…

Cut 11 (11) “those tests”

Bazzano says P.E. time has been reduced at schools nationwide, the study showed that students, no matter what age, need to be allowed other activities that take them out of the classroom…

Cut 12 (07) “it is.”

Bazzano says more schools are participating in yoga sessions and their research finds it can improve a child’s well-being and emotional health…

Cut 13 (10)  “yoga”

In Washington, the announcement of House Speaker Paul Ryan decision not to seek re-election has sparked debate over who might be the next Speaker. New Orleans area Congressman Steve Scalise’s name has popped up for consideration. Political analyst Clancy DuBos says if it were up to President Trump, Scalise would have the job.
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Scalise told the Associated Press that now is not the time for people to talk about what titles they want.

The House Criminal Justice Committee voted down a bill seeking to end the death penalty in Louisiana. Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews says there needs to be severe consequences for first-degree murder and raping children under the age of 13….
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The vote failed on a 10-8 vote, but a similiar bill is still alive in the Senate.

The House Criminal Justice Committee approves legislation that would allow fantasy sports players in Louisiana to collect money if they win contests hosted by groups like Fan Duel and Draft Kings. Gretna Representative Joseph Marino says each parish will have a chance to decide if they want to authorize fantasy sports wagering
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Louisiana Baptist office spokesperson Doctor Will Hall says legalizing fantasy sports betting is an expansion of gambling and it will create more problem gamblers….
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The measure heads to the House floor for more debate.

Chicago has decided not to match the Saints offer for wide receiver Cameron Meredith, which means the free-agent will join the Black and Gold on a two-year deal worth 10 million dollars.