The Louisiana House has approved a 38-billion-dollar budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1st. There’s money in the budget to give teachers and college faculty a pay raise and 450-million to upgrade water and sewerage systems. The measure passed on a 94-4 vote. Erath Representative Blake Miguez is one of the four no votes because he’s concerned about a shortfall in the next couple of years when a temporary sales tax expires…
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Governor John Bel Edwards is also disappointed the House did not support his proposal to give law enforcement and firefighters a 100-dollar a month increase in pay…
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The budget is now in the Senate for consideration.

The Pelicans’ success has more birds of a feather flocking together, as fan groups sprout up and meet up to watch the team. David Grubb has more…
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Today is Earth Day and Governor John Bel Edwards, First Lady Donna Edwards and their staffs are picking up litter this morning around the State Capitol as it’s also Love the Boot Week.

The Angola Rodeo returns this weekend at the Louisiana State Penintentary. Tickets are sold out.