President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. The proposal repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several Gulf States. Managing Director with the America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion, says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money…:
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He hopes Louisiana’s congressional delegation will fight to get this money back in the budget.

The House Health committee advances a measure that would require parents of minors seeking an abortion to show a photo ID at the clinic. Currently only a notarized statement from a legal guardian of an unmarried girl under 18 is required. The bill mandating parental consent with picture identification for abortions on minors has already been approved by the Senate and now heads to the full House.

Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Louisiana tomorrow to discuss health, jobs and the economy. The White House says the Vice President will participate in a listening session with local business leaders in the Baton Rouge area and he’ll make remarks afterwards at Cajun Industries in Port Allen. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan:
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He says this is a political trip designed to show the public they are listening to input.

LaFourche Parish authorities are looking for a man they believe stalked his ex-girlfriend by living in her attic for some time. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brennan Matherne says when investigating an assault, they located evidence that showed 21-year-old Taylor Broussard had been staying in the attic..:
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Broussad faces a myriad of charges and authorities have been unable to locate him.

Authorities in LaFourche Parish are looking for a man accused of living in his ex-girlfriend’s attic when stalking her. Emelie Gunn reports:
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The full House will vote on a Senate approved measure that would give drivers a warning before coming up on speed cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter believs those who oppose this are just interested in collecting money from unsuspecting motorists…:
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A bill that would include dating partners in domestic violence laws, instead of just those couples living together or married, advances in a Senate committee. Baton Rouge Senator Bodi White says but what if a situation arises like a boyfriend pushing his drunk girlfriend into the car during a night out..:
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But it heads to the full Senate without objection.

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. The proposal repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several Gulf States. There are those who say this money was dedicated mostly to coastal restoration and coastal infrastructure projects…:
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That’s Managing Director with America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion.

Louisiana stands to lose $140 million a year in coastal restoration funding under a budget proposed by President Donald Trump..:
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A Senate Judiciary Committee advances a bill to include dating partners in Louisiana’s domestic abuse laws. Currently they only apply to couples who are married or living together. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says this closes a huge loophole in the law..:
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The measure was approved without objection and heads to the Senate floor.

Authorities in Lafourche Parish are looking for a man who is facing several charges amid allegations including living in the attic of his ex-girlfriend for a period of time while stalking her. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brennan Matherne says officers responded to the home in reference to a disturbance involving 21-year-old Taylor Broussard:
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He says cops located evidence such as bedding showing Broussard had been living in the victim’s attic. Broussard is at large and has nine active warrants for several felony crimes including stalking, auto theft, battery, and aggravated assault.

Today the House is expected to take up a proposal to raise the minimum GPA requirements for TOPS. Don Molino has the story…:
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The full House will vote on a Senate approved measure that would give drivers a warning before an upcoming speed camera. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says local municipalities shouldn’t have a problem with this if they argue that the devices are meant to deter speeding…:
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President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. It means the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several coastal states, would be repealed. Managing Director with America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion, says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money..:
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US Senator Bill Cassidy released a statement saying that taking this funding away from Louisiana’s coastline is a nonstarter.

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser has launched a horse tourist initiative which is an attempt to draw enthusiasts to their facilities and horse shows. He says the horse industry in Louisiana already generates 2 billion dollars a year…:
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On the Louisiana House floor, a vote is expected today on a bill that would increase the minimum GPA required to receive the TOPS scholarship. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat doesn’t expect lawmakers to approve the jump from a 2.5 GPA to 2.75…
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Governor Edwards also opposes the bill.

State Police say a potential 23-million cut in state funding will reduce the number of troopers they have in New Orleans, making it difficult to replace aging patrol vehicles and dropping a plan to provide every trooper with a body camera….
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Major Doug Cain says its State Police’s hope the Senate will fund their agency to the level the governor recommended.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has launched a Horse Tourism initiative to attract visitors to go to the state’s racetracks and horse shows. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Former secretary of state and state lawmaker Al Ater has passed away. The Ferriday resident served as interim Secretary of State in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit. He was in charge of putting together a mayoral election for New Orleans in 2006. Ater was receiving treatment for brain cancer. He was 63.

A bill to stabilize the state’s film tax credit program heads to the House floor, with support from the tourism industry and small businesses. Jo Banner with River Parishes Tourist Commission says local businesses see a 30 percent hike in their bottom line when productions film in the area.
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Supporters of this Senate approved bill say it will help grow the state’s film industry again.

State Police raises concerns about proposed budget cuts. Major Doug Cain says the House has proposed a 23-million dollar cut in funding from this fiscal year, which would force them to cut a cadet class and make it difficult to replace aging patrol vehicles…
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Cain says its State Police’s hope the Senate will fund their agency to the level the governor has recommended.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s office has announced the arrest of a Minden woman who allagedly stole nearly 400-thousand dollars from residents at retirement home in Arcadia. A-G Jeff Landry says 49-year-old Stehanie Sanders Hays executed several scemes over three-and-half years to gain access to financial assets.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has launched a new Horse Tourism Initiative to bring visitors to Louisiana racetracks, campgrounds, therapeutic riding centers and state parks. Nungesser says Texas and Mississippi have great horse shows, but Louisiana is also home to some of the finest equestrian facilities in the country.
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Nungesser says they’ll have an in-state horse show circuit featuring open, amateur and youth divisions.

State Police has serious concerns over the budget that has been approved by the House. The governor recommended a five-million dollar cut to State Police, but the House’s spending plan calls for an overall reduction of $23 million from the current fiscal year. Maj. Doug Cain says this could lead to fewer troopers.
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Cain says LSP would also have to look at reducing the increased force in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

On the Louisiana House floor, a vote is expected today on a bill that would increase the minimum GPA required to receive the TOPS scholarship. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat doesn’t expect lawmakers to approve the jump from a 2.5 GPA to 2.75…
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Governor Edwards also opposes the bill.
Small businesses are getting behind legislation that revamps the film tax credit program. Supporters of the bill by New Orleans Senator J-P Morrell say the legislation will help the movie industry grow in Louisiana. Gabriel Markel with Markel Lumber in New Orleans says the film industry has been a huge benefit to him, because he supplies materials for sets…
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The film tax credit bill is heading to the House floor and it’s already received approval from the senate.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has announced plans to market horse shows. Nungesser plans to put a statewide circuit together to bring national and international horse competitions to the state’s equine facilities….
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Nungesser says visitors embrace the communities where horse shows are held.

Louisiana State Police officials say a proposed budget cut to the agency is coming at a bad time. Halen Doughty has more…
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Billy Broadhurst an adviser to former Governor Edwin Edwards and many other politicians has died at the age of 77. Broadhurst was also on the yacht that sunk the 1988 Democratic presidential campaign of Gary Hart. During the cruise, a picture was taken of Donna Rice sitting on Hart’s lap, leading to allegations of an extramartial affair.

The House is expected to take up a proposal today that would raise the minimum GPA requirement for TOPS. The measure by Baton Rouge Representative Franklin Foil increases the requirement from a 2.5 to a 2.75. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this would knock out about 30 percent of the students currently eligible for the scholarship.
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Which is why Governor Edwards opposes the legislation.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has launched a horse tourist initative which is an attempt to draw horse enthusiasts to equine facilities and horse shows. Nungesser says the horse industry in Louisiana already genrates two billion dollars a year….
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Nungesser says they’ll have an in-state horse show circuit featuring open, amateur and youth divisions.