Senate President John Alario says legislators are still looking over Governor John Bel Edwards’ proposals for fixing Louisiana’s huge budget shortfall. He says it’s wait and see to determine if there is enough support for the governor’s proposed tax hikes, which will take a 2/3 vote. He says lawmakers must do their due diligence to see exactly where the state stands…

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Alario says it’s refreshing that Governor Edwards is giving legislators the chance to come forward with better ideas to solve the budget problem.

New legislation for the upcoming regular session would ban the use of drones from conducting surveillance of correctional facilities and public and private schools. Bill author, Lake Charles Representative Stephen Dwight, says under this law the penalties would be pretty stiff….

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Dwight says he doesn’t anticipate any opposition to this legislation but is open to critiques and additions.

A cold front moves across Louisiana today bringing rain and the possibility of severe weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the risk of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes will persist throughout the day. Keim says we will get some rain, but you shouldn’t expect a gullywasher…

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He says the front should move out of the state by Friday.

An app developed in Lake Charles that provides delivery from local restaurants to customers is starting to launch in new areas throughout the state. It’s called, “Waitr” (with no E), and for a $5 delivery fee, you can order what you want from participating restaurants who normally don’t bring food to your door. Chris Meaux is the CEO and founder of the app…

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Waitr is available in Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge.