A poll is released that shows most voters support sending tax revenue generated by sports betting to early childhood education. Matt Doyle has the story.
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A sports betting tax bill could be heard on the Senate floor this week. A bill that could be heard on the Senate floor today is the legislation that would allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness. Six states have a similar law that would go into effect in July.

Passing a tax reform bill is a major priority for Republican lawmakers but that effort has hit a stumbling block as the Legislative Black Caucus is withholding support because they are upset state representative Ray Garofalo is still House Education Chairman after suggesting there was some good that came out of slavery. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
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Despite calls from the Black Caucus, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder has not removed Garofalo as House Education Chairman.

State Police is looking for men and women who want to be a part of the Louisiana State Police’s 100th Cadet Class. Trooper Monroe Dillon says the historic class will begin in early October, but participants need to apply by next Monday…
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