A bill that would eventually phase out the state’s film tax credit program will be heard today in the House Ways and Means Committee. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Cleanup continues across south Louisiana after yesterday’s round of severe weather. The storms left downed trees and power lines all across the region and thousands are without power. Entergy estimates that over 80,000 customers statewide remain without power this morning. They say crews are working to restore power and additional crews are arriving to assist. The company says outages could last up to 72 hours for customers in the hardest hit areas.

The US Supreme court hears arguments today over whether same sex couples have the right to get married. Matthew Patterson with Equality Louisiana says this is not just a matter of recognition and social standing but it’s a concrete case of people who are not being treated fairly under the law. He says he is ecstatic that this case is finally being heard…

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Attorney Kyle Duncan, who has been hired to represent the state AG’s office in this case, says this is a huge political issue that should not be handled in the courts.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says they still have no suspects in the case of the pregnant woman who was found shot dead in her apartment. Corporal Don Copolla says they believe 29 year old Brittney Mills opened her door to someone she likely knew…

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Copolla says Mills, who was about 8 months pregnant, died at the scene. Doctors were able to deliver the baby who is expected to survive.