Legislation to hold a Constitutional Convention next month will be heard in House Governmental Affairs today. The goal: to give lawmakers more flexibility when it comes to spending. Right now, when there’s a budget shortfall it falls on the backs of healthcare and higher education and the convention hopes to change that…as lawmakers get a jump start on the convention now.

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Louisiana is the only state in the country that requires a license to be a florist. Legislation that would change that has been approved by the House Commerce Committee. Lawmakers argue it’s an unnecessary and others agree. General Counsel for the Pelican Institute Sarah Harbison says the public can weed out bad florists…

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So far, no arrests have been made in the New Orleans Warehouse District mass shooting that killed one and injured 11 others Sunday night. At a press conference Monday afternoon Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said homicide detectives are actively working the investigation and Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a warning to those responsible for the shooting.

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Kirkpatrick urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crimestoppers or NOPD. A $5,000 reward is being offered along with $1,000 for each gun involved.

The Pelicans face the Lakers tonight in an NBA play-in tournament game. New Orleans had a chance to avoid the play-in tournament but lost to Los Angeles on Sunday. Expect Brandon Ingram to play more tonight after playing 23 minutes on Sunday in his first game back in 3 1/2 weeks. Also Coach Willie Green wants a more aggressive Zion Williamson after he scored just 12 points on Sunday.

New Orleans is still reeling after that mass shooting Sunday night that left one person dead and eleven others injured. At a news conference yesterday, police did not reveal much about the investigation, but to say they are actively working the case. Council Member Lesli Harris, who represents the Warehouse District expressed condolences and was visibly stunned over the incident.

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week right now. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallet says when driving conditions change, you’re more likely to have a crash because of road conditions, lane shifts, and narrowing occurs, he urges drivers to pay extra attention in work zones.

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The House Commerce Committee approves legislation to repeal the requirement for florists to be licensed. Colleen Crain has the story…

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A Slidell police officer crashed his motorcycle into an unmarked State Police car Monday while they were escorting Governor Jeff Landry during a visit. Authorities say the officer sustained moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital. No one else was injured.

Legislation to hold a Constitutional Convention next month will be heard in House Governmental Affairs today. Bill sponsor New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu saysthe plan for this convention is to move items from the constitution into statute to give lawmakers more flexibility. For example…

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The last time Louisiana’s constitution was revised was 1974

The House Commerce Committee approves legislation that eliminates the requirement to have a license to be a florist. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham says Louisiana is the only state that requires a florist to take a written exam to sell floral arrangements…

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No arrests have been made in the mass shooting that killed one and injured 11 others Sunday night in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Police in Lafayette have released the name of the third victim killed in Friday night’s triple homicide as that of 46 year old Elizabeth Reames. Authorities say all three victims and suspect Chad Credeur were mutual friends. The shooting happened Friday night in the 700 block of College Road. Credeur was arrested on Saturday.

So far no arrests have been made in the New Orleans Warehouse District mass shooting that killed a 24 year old woman and injured 11 other people Sunday night. At a press conference Monday afternoon Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said homicide detectives are actively working the investigation…

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Ten lives were lost in Louisiana work zones in 2022 and nationally, almost 900 people lost lives in work zones. This week, the Louisiana Department of Transportation is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallet says most accidents can be avoided with attention to work zone safety…

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A bill to hold a Constitutional Convention in May will be heard today in the House Governmental Affairs Committee. Brooke Thorington has more

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A House Committee approves legislation that eliminates the requirement to have a license to be a florist in Louisiana. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham

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Louisiana is the only state that requires a florist to take a written exam to sell floral arrangements.

A bill to hold a Constitutional Convention in May will be heard today in the House Governmental Affairs Committee. Brooke Thorington has more

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No arrests have been made in the mass shooting that killed one and injured 11 others Sunday night in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The House Commerce Committee approves legislation to repeal the requirement for florists to be licensed. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Legislation to hold a Constitutional Convention next month will be heard in House Governmental Affairs today. Bill sponsor New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu says Governor Jeff Landry’s transitional team will describe what the convention will entail.

Cut 4 (11) “…of Louisiana.”

The last time the state’s constitution was revised was 1974 and for this convention, Beaullieu says there won’t be any huge changes, he says the plan is to move items from the constitution and put them in statute to give the legislature more flexibility. For example…

Cut 5 (11) “…raise taxes.” 

Currently, when there’s a budget shortfall it falls on the backs of healthcare and higher education and the convention hopes to change that.

Beaullieu says the lawmakers will get a jump start on the convention and some of the proposed changes will be heard in respective legislative committee meetings.

Cut 6 (13) “…couple of weeks.”

The convention is scheduled to begin May 20^th and the regular legislative session ends June 3^rd. The session could either end early or the convention could coincide with the session.

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No arrests have been made in the New Orleans Warehouse District mass shooting that killed one and injured 11 others Sunday night. At a press conference Monday afternoon Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said homicide detectives are actively working the investigation…

Cut 7 (10) “…this time.”

24-year-old Jezreel Poleate of Harvey has been identified as the woman killed outside of the music venue, Republic Nola. Police say the remaining shooting victims, seven women and five men are in stable condition or have been released from the hospital.

Council Member Lesli Harris, who represents the Warehouse District expressed condolences and was visibly stunned over the incident.

Cut 8 (12) “…be caught.” 

Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a warning to those responsible for the shooting.

Cut 9 (10)  “…at all.”

Kirkpatrick urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crimestoppers or NOPD. A $5,000 reward is being offered along with $1,000 for each gun involved.

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Ten lives were lost in Louisiana work zones in 2022 and nationally, almost 900 people lost lives in work zones. This week, the Louisiana Department of Transportation is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallet says most accidents can be avoided with attention to work zone safety…

Cut 10 (09) “…many lives.”

Mallet says, when driving conditions change, you’re more likely to have a crash because of road conditions, lane shifts, and narrowing occurs, he urges drivers to pay extra attention in work zones.

Cut 11 (12) “…home safely.”

Legislation to hold a Constitutional Convention next month will be heard in House Governmental Affairs Tuesday. Bill sponsor New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu says Governor Jeff Landry’s transitional team will describe what the convention will entail.

Cut 4 (12) “…of Louisiana.”

The last time the state’s constitution was revised was 1974 and for this convention, Beaullieu says there won’t be any huge changes, he says the plan is to move items from the constitution and put them in statute to give the legislature more flexibility.

Cut 5 (11) “…raise taxes.” 

The House Commerce Committee approves legislation that eliminates the requirement to have a license to be a florist. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham says Louisiana is the only state that requires a florist to take a written exam in order to sell floral arrangement…

Cut 13 (10)  “…one of them.”

General counsel for the Pelican Institute Sarah Harbison says the public can weed out bad florists…

Cut 15 (10)  “..expectations”

The legislation heads to the house floor.

The House Ways and Means Committee takes no action on a bill that calls for Louisiana to repeal the state income tax in 2026. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says for over a decade there’s been talk about eliminating the state income tax and his bill would commit the state to doing it

Cut 9 (05) “…go get it.” 

An arrest has been made and the identities of two of the three victims from a triple homicide in Lafayette have been released. LPD Sgt Robin Green says police discovered the three bodies after family members of 45-year-old Brandon Touchet asked for a welfare check, he was found deceased inside his apartment Friday evening.

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42-year-old Chad Credeur (crater) of Duson has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

It’s tax day and today is the deadline to file your federal income taxes. So far, the IRS has reportedly delivered more than $200 billion in refunds and 101 million people have already filed their returns this year. If you can’t file today, you need to file for an extension. State income taxes are due May 15^th.

Governor Jeff Landry toured damage from Wednesday’s storms. Amongst the hardest hit was in Slidell with conformed EF-2 tornado, Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer says an apartment complex was destroyed and they are making sure those residents have a place to stay…

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The House Ways and Means Committee takes no action on a bill that calls for Louisiana to repeal the state income tax in 2026. Repealing the state income tax would result in an annual five-billion-dollar revenue loss. House Ways and Means Chairperson Julie Emerson supports doing so says it should be a priority for the legislature next year…

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No vote was taken on the bill.

One person is dead, and eleven others are wounded after a mass shooting last night in the New Orleans Warehouse district. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Family members have identified 24-year-old Jezreel Poleate of Harvey as the woman who was killed. A friend says they are sure the shots fired were not meant for the Helen Cox High School graduate.

And former three-term Representative Randal Gaines was elected chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party on Saturday.

Governor Jeff Landry was in West Feliciana Parish and Slidell today touring damage from last week’s tornadoes. He thanked the power utility companies for restoration efforts, and he also thanked the faith-based community for helping with the recovery…

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Landry expects to issue emergency declarations soon so the state can assist with debris clean-up.

The House Ways and Means Committee takes no action on a bill that calls for Louisiana to repeal the state income tax in 2026. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says for over a decade there’s been talk about eliminating the state income tax and his bill would commit the state to doing so.

Cut 9 (05) “…go get it.” 

Repealing the state income tax would result in an annual five-billion-dollar revenue loss.