Gas prices are climbing in Louisiana. The average price for a gallon of gas in the state has surpassed $1.80. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says the transition from winter-grade to summer-grade gas means refineries have to shut down for a while. He says that, coupled with more people out on the road, keeps gas prices higher…:
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Redman says we should see a decline in gas prices by the time summer arrives.

Disaster Food Stamps are now being issued by the state for flood victims. DCFS Deputy Assistance Secretary Sammy Guillory recommends pre-registering for food assistance if you live in one of the 23 parishes that have been declared a federal disaster. He says the amount you’ll get depends on certain factors…:
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Louisiana voters are split over whether or not elected officials should compromise, according to a new LSU survey. Doctor Michael Henderson, director of the LSU Public Policy Research Lab, says 87% of Louisiana Republicans have an unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party in Louisiana, while 67% of Democrats in Louisiana have a negative opinion of the Republican Party. He says this could be why the two parties are having a hard time compromising…:
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He says 55-percent of Democrats would like their representatives to compromise, while 52% of Republicans want their elected officials to stand their ground.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is urging legislators to do what they can, until the administration plugs in the 750-million dollar deficit into the budget for the budget year that begins July 1st…:
Cut 15 (09) “2016 year”