As the federal debt ceiling drama continues to play out in Washington DC, Louisiana District 6 Congressman Garret Graves remains one of the top negotiators for House Republicans, who will agree to that but only with spending cuts. Graves says the government needs to learn to spend less, and be less generous with other people’s money…:

CUT 08  (10)        “…to Japan.”

At the state capitol, a bill to bar foreign entities from buying up Louisiana land or businesses has passed the full House. Bill Sponsor and Livingston Parish Republican Rep. Valarie Hodge says concerns the bill will limit foreign residents ability to own property are unfounded…:

CUT 10  (06)        “…our farmland.”

The bill passed by 78-22 vote and heads to the Senate. Lawmakers have two weeks to conclude business.

The Department of Treasury is shipping out nearly 26,000 unclaimed property checks today, totaling $4.4 million. State Treasurer John Schroder says one-in-six in Louisiana has “unclaimed property” awaiting them to claim it…:

CUT 05(11)      “…cash it.”

Check to see what you have coming at “LACashClaim.org”

The top ranked LSU baseball team moved into the winner’s bracket of the SEC Tournament today, with a 10-3 win over South Carolina. Left fielder Brayden Jobert homered for the Tigers and Thatcher Hurd and Nate Ackenhausen were outstanding on the mound. It was career win #400 for Coach Jay Johnson…:

CUT 12(11)      “…well today.”

LSU’s next game in the SEC Tournament is Thursday afternoon at 4:30 PM.