Republicans in the House sent a letter to Governor John Bel Edwards outlining long-term changes they want made in the state’s budget, so they don’t have to keep battling deficits like we’re seeing now. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris oversaw the writing of the letter says these changes might lead Republican House members to approve the governor’s proposed tax increases…:
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He says they are interested in pension reform, capital outlay reform and tax reform.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu released documents Wednesday indicating three Confederate monuments in the city could come down by the summer. He is formally seeking bids to remove the statues after the previous contractor quit the deal in the face of death threats. The City Council voted in December to allow four of the Confederate monuments to come down. Bidders have until March 29th to submit proposals.

The National Math and Science Initiative College Readiness Program received a $13 million investment from ExxonMobil. Halen Doughty has the story…:
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In Baton Rouge Wednesdy, the Public Service Commission did not approve the sale of Cleco to Macquarie Infrastructure. Regulators said the deal was not in the best interest of those who’s homes and businesses in central Louisaiana are powered by Cleco. Commissioner Foster Cambell…:
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Cleco says they are still exploring options.