Leaders in the House are slated to unveil and vote on their proposed budget in committee today, and it’s expected to fully fund the TOPS scholarship program. Governor John Bel Edwards spending plan only allocated a third of the tuition money. Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee is Cameron Henry of Metairie…:
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But Edwards says that would mean less state funding for hospitals, public education and state prisons.

The National Weather Service says parts of north Louisiana could see severe weather today, with storms increasing in intensity this afternoon and evening. Forecasters say the system could bring large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers will open today in Assumption, St. James and St. John Parishes for those affected by tornadoes and straight line winds in February. Officials said disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners with interest rates as low as 1.813 percent.

The U.S. Senate election is six months away and so far it’s been a slow race. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Key members of the Governor’s staff are in St. Joseph today, where brown water is flowing from faucets in the Tensas Parish town. The governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Julie Baxter Payer, says they want to inform St. Jose residents about what’s being done to improve the drinking water…:
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Residents say the tap water has been pale yellow to murky brown for over 8 years.