A U-S Senate committee will begin discussing the House-approved voting rights bill today that supporters say protects every American’s right to vote, gets dark money out of elections and it makes sweeping anti-corruption reforms. But Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says it would facilitate more voter fraud because it blocks states from requiring residents to have an ID to vote…
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Louisiana Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson says if you received unemployment benefits last year, the I-R-S says you can exclude $10,200 from your 2020 state and federal taxes.
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If you’ve already filed your taxes, Robinson says the I-R-S will automatically provide you a refund.

Houma police continue to search for the shooter that killed an eight-year-old girl who was a passenger in a vehicle on Monday night. The victim has been identified as Treyce Bryant and she was in the same car as her mom and one of her friends when shots were fired from another vehicle. Terrebonne District Attorney Joe Waitz Junior is vowing justice…
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Authorities have not identified a suspect or discussed a possible motive.

Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston got emotional talking with reporters about playing with Drew Brees last season…
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Winston will have to beat out Taysom Hill in order to replace Brees as the Saints starting quarterback.