A tax increase on e-cigarettes and vape products sold in Louisiana beginning next month, will go towards pay raises for state police. Bill author, Covington Representative Paul Hollis, admits going into the session he was doubtful lawmakers would approve a tax increase, especially during an election year.
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Hollis says the current tax is a nickel per milliliter and that will increase to 15 cents beginning July 1st.

The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st convention begins today in New Orleans. Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says as they enter their next century attendees can expect something different this year, a forum with six of the seven gubernatorial candidates.
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That forum will take place tomorrow.

LSU got a three-run homer from Cade Beloso and great work from their bullpen as they defeated Wake Forest five to two to stay alive in the College World Series. The win sets up another game against the Demon Deacons tonight, the winner advances to the championship round.

Paul Skenes could be on the mound tonight. He has 200 strikeouts this season and he’s donated ten-dollars for every strikeout to Folds of Honor a non-profit that provides scholarships to the spouses and children of military and first responders who have died or been disabled….
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