As the legislative session was coming to a close yesterday, lawmakers approved the SAVE tax credit, which is needed to prevent Governor Bobby Jindal from vetoing revenue generating bills. Governor Bobby Jindal calls it a very successful session, since the legislature passed a balanced budget…

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Opponents called the legislation a gimmick and only proposed to help Jindal’s presidential ambitions.

In Louisiana Radio Network’s 4th week of Governor Q&A, we asked the four major candidates how they would handle transportation issues in the state. Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says the state needs to take the money it gets for roads and bridges and use it for its intended purpose…

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You can find all four candidate responses at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

The legislature passes a bill that increases the tax on cigarettes by an additional 50-cents a pack. Scott Carwile has the story…

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The National Weather Service is predicting the Red River will crest in Alexandria at 38 feet late Sunday night or early Monday morning. It’s estimated that about 100 homes are at risk of flooding in the Alexandria area. Several roads are closed due to flood conditions and more could be closed as the crest nears.