Despite objections from lawmakers who thought the cap should be lower, the state House approved a measure that would limit the amount of credits issued as part of the film tax program to $200 million dollars. New Orleans Representative Jeff Arnold opposed lowering the limit saying that it could lead to the state losing valuable business…:

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The bill now heads to the Senate.

The House advanced a series of bills that would raise 670-million dollars that can be used to cover a one-point-six billion dollar budget deficit. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says what the House did on Thursday is a good start, but even with these revenue generating bills heading to the Senate, there’s still a big shortfall out there…

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Pinsonat says more work needs to be done to solve this budget crisis.

Baseball great Hank Aaron will receive an honorary degree this morning during Grambling State University’s Spring Commencement. Aaron will be bestowed with a Doctor of Humane Letters, the university’s highest honor. John Rosenthal, a university Vice President, says Aaron will be honored for his work both on and off the field…

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He says this degree recognizes an individual’s contribution to the world.

People go out to eat at least one night during Mother’s Day weekend, more than any other weekend of the year. Erika Burns with the Louisiana Restaurant Association says Mother’s Day itself is the most popular day of the year for going out in the United States. She says mom gets to pick the place for brunch, lunch or dinner…:

cut 11 (06) “more casual place”

Burns says it will probably be impossible to get a nice reservation this late in the game.