Governor John Bel Edwards is becoming more popular according to a new poll from the University of New Orleans. UNO pollster Ed Chervanek says they found 43% of Louisiana voters have a positive view of Edwards, up from 34% just three weeks ago. Chervanek believes most people are blaming the budget issues on former Governor Bobby Jindal, and see Edwards as someone who is working hard to fix it:
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Twenty-four percent of respondents blame the legislature for the budget deficit.

Would you want to be buried with your pet? A bill to be taken up in the current legislative session would allow owners to be laid to rest next to their deceased furry friends. The measure is by Metairie Senator Conrad Appel…:
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Appel expects the legislation will get a hearing within the next few weeks.

Flood victims can pre-register for disaster food stamps through the Department of Children and Family Services. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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A dad is behind bars today after the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office charge him with negligent homicide in the death of his son following a car crash. Cops say 32-year-old Elmer Menendez of Utah was driving a vehicle on LA 42 on March 12th when he lost control while speeding and crossed into the opposite lane of traffic until being hit by another car. His 9-year-old son was not restrained and was ejected from the vehicle.