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 voters also oppose cuts to education or transportation. He says that’s why some of the recent polls are not an accurate description of what the legislature is dealing with…
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He says the poll questions don’t take into account what could happen if certain taxes are not raised.

Early voting for the Louisiana Presidential Preference Primary is underway, and polls remain open until Saturday. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are battling for the Democratic nomination. Sanders’ supporter Gilda Reed, a psychology professor at UNO, says “The Bern” is capturing the hearts of everyday Americans and energizing the youth because of his progressive ideas…:
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Former US Senator Mary Landrieu supports Clinton.

Residents are being warned of a severe weather system that’s moving through the state and hitting hardest tomorrow. They say there’s a cold front that’s moving south bringing rain to North Louisiana, but as it develops below Alexandria tomorrow afternoon, the possibility for strong winds, large hail and an isolated tornado are projected.

The Department of Health and Hospitals has handed out two million dollars in loans to improve drinking water in Avoyelles Parish. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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