Recent polls have shown the public is opposed to the legislature increasing taxes as a way of solving the state’s fiscal crisis. But Michael Henderson, Director of LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab, says these surveys might not tell the whole story, because the polls do not ask the respondents about potential consequences if revenues are not raised…:
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The House Ways and Means committee is expected to take up tax proposals starting tomorrow.

Former Baywatch star & honorary director of the People for the Ethical treatment of animals, Pamala Anderson, suggests the state can save money by serving vegan meals to prisoners. PETA spokesperson Dan Matthews says Anderson has visited other jails around the country that save hundreds of thousands of dollars by not serving meat:
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Louisiana’s presidential primary is March 5th. Both Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders have strong Democratic support in the state.
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The National Weather Service is asking Louisianians to be prepared for the possibility of severe weather tomorrow as a cold front moves in. The first of the storms will be seen today and increasing strength through Tuesday, in the afternoon and evening.