The long talked about tax measures will be heard for the first time on the House floor today. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says House Republicans want the administration to commit to long term budget reform, before taxes are raised, and for good reason…:
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It takes 70 votes for a bill that raises taxes to pass the House and advance to the Senate.

AP courses will soon be expanded in Louisiana after ExxonMobil put up 13 million dollars for the National Math and Science Initiative College Readiness Program. NMSI CEO Matthew Randazzo says the investment will allow them to support educators with the tools they need to effective AP teachers. He says students benefit from high school AP courses…:
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Cops are investigating a rare possible homicide in Point Coupee Parish where a man was found dead in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigations say foul play is suspected. The State Police Crime Lab is processing the scene.

The Public Service Commission rejects Cleco’s attempt to sell the Pineville-based utility company to a private investment group. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A judge in New Orleans appeals court said Wednesday that Louisiana can enforce the law that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, which opponents argued would force the closure of clinics.