There are seven days left in the special legislative session and lawmakers still are at odds over the best way to address the 940 million dollar budget deficit for this fiscal year. Jeremy Alford of lapolitics.com says the governor is worried that if lawmakers can’t come up with a solution, another special session will be needed…:
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The Senate says they will pass the bill on budget cuts out of committee today. The House is finally expected to take up tax bills this afternoon.

Louisiana’s presidential primary is Saturday March 5, so what kind of impact will Bayou State voters have on who receives the Republican and Democratic nomination? ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley says Louisiana will be a critical state for the candidates, especially for Republicans…:
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Scientists say the damage from the BP oil spill has significantly diminished since 2010. Emelie Gunn has more…:

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The second Marksville deputy accused in the shooting death of a 6 year old boy in Avoyelles Parish has been freed from jail on a $1 million dollars bond. Authorities say say Derrick Stafford will wear an electronic bracelet at his home while awaiting trial.