Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee met with President Trump this week to find common ground on his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Among them was Bill Cassidy, who says the two-hour meeting was very productive. Like other senators, Cassidy says the bill as passed by the House will not pass in the Senate without some changes.

Cut 3 (17) “…people do better.”

This weekend is free fishing weekend in Louisiana! Rene LeBreton with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the decades-old tradition has been a huge success both in Louisiana and across the country.

Cut 26 (08) “…license after that.”

The fishing license is good for 365 days.

A sweeping bill calling for a series of nutrition reforms is on the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 14, authored by Covington Republican Patrick McMath, unanimously passed both houses of legislature. One thing that didn’t make it onto the final bill was banning the use of SNAP benefits to purchase soft drinks. McMath says that’s because Governor Landry made the issue moot.

Cut 25 (11)  “…for SNAP recipients.”

The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival is tomorrow in Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says the event has grown into a music and arts festival.

Cut 9 (15)  “…huge arts market.”

The festivities begin at nine tomorrow morning, and admission is free.