A Republican tax proposal is the only bill to escape a House committee so far in this special session. Matt Doyle has more.
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Louisiana State Police say they are working with Mississippi Highway Patrol to increase police presence along Interstate 55…
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That’s Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight, who says law enforcement statewide will also watch for motorists not buckled up as part of the click it or ticket enforcement program.

The United Health Foundation’s Seniors report ranks Louisiana dead last in the nation for the quality of senior health. Dr. Rhonda Randall with the United Health Foundation says senior obesity rates play a major role in the poor ranking…
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Louisiana seniors are also more at risk of social isolation, which means a high number of seniors living alone, in poverty or disabled and having a difficult time living independently.

The recreational red snapper season begins today and for the first time the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will manage the harvest of the fish in state and federal waters…
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LDWF’s Jason Adriance says the season will run seven days a week and it’s designed not exceed a 743-thousand pound harvest limit.