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…:
Many are angry that teacher pay raises were shunted, offering only one-time bonuses instead.
Bills passed that some say target the LGBTQ community are destined to be vetoed by Governor Edwards, who calls the bills mean-spirited and wrong…:
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 at 2 o’clock at the Box.