A Market Dynamic Research Group survey finds about half of recent visitors to Louisiana say it was a movie or TV show featuring Louisiana that inspired their trip to the Bayou State. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says that translates to $2.5 billion in tourism revenue.
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The Senate Finance committee is scheduled to hear Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt’s legislation today that would give St. Tammany Parish residents the opportunity to vote on whether they want a casino in Slidell. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment wants to build the 250-million dollar casino resort. Advocate Reporter Tyler Bridges says Slidell religious leaders are lobbying hard against the legislation…….
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The meeting begins at 9:30.

The FDA’s decision to ban menthol cigarettes in the U-S could have sweeping impacts on smoking rates and even a greater effect in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington explains
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