The final minutes of this year’s legislative session were hectic and chaotic, as lawmakers raced to make last minute budget changes and vote them through. Some legislators were angry to see $100-million stripped from Department of Health spending, because they say it will mean the loss of about $400-million in federal matching funds. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says LDH asked House Appropriations for one sum and Senate Finance for another…:

CUT 05  (07)        “…each one.”

Many are angry that teacher pay raises were shunted; offering only another round of one-time bonuses instead.

Bills passed that some say target LGBT persons are destined for the Governor’s Veto pen, says Mr. Edwards, who calls the bills mean-spirited and wrong…:

CUT 06  (12)        “…for example.”

Will lawmakers choose to override those vetoes? That remains to be seen.

An anticipated El Niño has shown up ahead of schedule which could help reduce hurricane activity. Teiko Foxx has more on what else it means for our weather…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear have a gentlemen’s bet on this weekend’s NCAA baseball Super Regional between the Tigers and the UK Wildcats. If LSU wins, Beshear sends some Kentucky bourbon. If Kentucky wins, Edwards will send Beshear delicious Louisiana seafood. Game 1 is tomorrow at 2 in Baton Rouge.