I-10 at the Louisiana-Texas border is expected to shutdown sometime today because of flood waters. Louisiana State Police Sergeant James Anderson says it’s the result of the historic flooding from the Sabine River…
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Anderson says once the interstate closes, motorists that need to travel into Texas today should use I-20.

For information on what roads are closed, state officials are encouraging residents to use the 5-1-1-l-a-dot-org website. Mike Steele, with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says motorists need to stay off flooded roads…
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In northwest Louisiana…Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington says several feet of water covers US Highway 71.

Governor John Bel Edwards says another special session could be needed to address next fiscal year’s $800 million dollar shortfall. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris is pushing lawmakers to approve long-term budget reforms to solve the state’s fiscal crisis…:
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Legislators must approve a balanced budget for next fiscal year by July 1st.

State lawmakers have approved several pro-life measures and they’ll be asked to vote on another one. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman has proposed a bill to increase the mandatory waiting period from 24 to 72 hours. Hoffman says he’s proud the legislature seeks to strengthen Louisiana’s pro-life status…
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