There are only a few days left in the legislative session, and the House and Senate are still haggling over the budget for next fiscal year. House Bill 1 must be approved before Thursday evening when lawmakers are required to adjourn. LAPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the two chambers are at odds over what to do with $2.2-billion in surplus revenue…:
Cut 10 (11) “…one time needs.”
Meanwhile the House would prefer a more frugal approach, because the state sales tax will be lowered by .45 percent in 2025, which will mean less revenue for the state.

A new study from LSU Health New Orleans finds eating not enough fruits, dark-green vegetables and bens puts women at a significantly higher risk for an HPV infection which can lead to cervical cancer.
cut 8 (10) “…tends to persist”
That’s Professor of Biostatistics, Hui-Yi-Lin. She says they already know 43-percent of women in the U-S do not eat any greens and beans and 28-percent do not eat whole fruits and these are foods that can help prevent an HPV infection”

A bill has been approved by lawmakers that Mothers Against Drunk Driving believes will help cut down on repeat DWI offenses. Mary-Patricia Wray, government affairs consultant to MADD, says the legislation triggers harsher consequences for DWI drivers convicted with a BAC of .15…
cut 6 (07) “….behavior”
Under this bill drivers who were convicted of a DWI of .15 can waive the current waiting period to get their license back if they get a device installed in their vehicle that will not start unless they are sober in order to drive.

The LSU baseball team is one win away from the super regionals after beating Oregon State six to five last night. The game was tied at five in the eighth inning when Brayden Jobert launched a solo home run to give LSU the lead for good…
Cut 14 (11) “…a win.”
LSU will face Oregon State in the regional championship round today, starting at 1 PM.