Citizens in Louisiana don’t want to see their taxes raised, according to a recent poll on the current budget deficit. Southern Media and Opinion research pollster Bernie Pinsonat found 72% of voters said “no” to raising taxes and fees, and 61% said the state government is spending too much money. He says the results from survey show lawmakers could have a tough time balancing the budget and keeping folks happy…:
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He says 54% of people say the state budget can be balanced without raising taxes. But 60% said they are fine with boosting taxes on cigarettes.

Vice President Joe Biden is in New Orleans today meeting with leaders including Governor John Bel Edwards and Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Biden is slated to tour the Port of New Orleans and give a speech before noon to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Legislators have started proposing bills for the regular legislative session, one of which aims to keep citizens safe at movie theaters. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A Lake Charles man has developed a new way of keeping athletes hydrated during a game. Joseph Tucker created the Hydra-Guard which has a pouch holding liquid to a mouth guard sealed so it doesn’t get in the way:
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Tucker says the mouth guard will be released online February 25th.