Governor John Bel Edwards signs an executive order that requires able-bodied adults without children to participate in job training and work assistance programs in order to receive food stamp benefits….:
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Starting July first, unemployed able-bodied adults will have to visit one of the 59 Louisiana Workforce Commission Centers.

Legislative leaders want to end the regular session early, so they could prepare for a special session that Governor Edwards plans to call to address the 750-million dollar revenue shortfall for next fiscal year. Senate President John Alario says this would also allow legislators to meet with constituents to discuss what they would like to see done at the Capitol…:
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The next special session needs to be held before the start of the next fiscal year.

Planned Parenthood supporters rallied on the state Capitol steps to advocate for women’s health. Emelie Gunn was there…:
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The Mercedes-Benz Superdome was lit up in purple last night in a tribute to the legendary musician Prince who died Thursday at the age of 57.