The regular session ends 2 weeks from today on June 6th and the budget is still a major issue lawmakers are dealing with. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says, with a $600 million dollar shortfall in the state’s finances for next fiscal year, legislators may not be able to address everything during this session…:
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Health experts will share information about the Zika Virus with the public today at LSU Health New Orleans. Dr. Robert Maupin,Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology says pregnant women, in particular, need to take precautions to prevent getting infected…:
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The panel will meet at 5:30 at the LSUHNP Human Development Center.

A state legislator is launching an online campaign to raise awareness about gender inequality and sexism in Louisiana, using the hashtag #ItsNoJoke. Halen Doughty has more…:
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New Orleans is seeking to host the Super Bowl in 2019 and those who will present a bid to the NFL owners on Tuesday are already in Charlotte putting the finishing touches on their presentation. New Orleans competition to host the 2019 Super Bowl is Atlanta, Miami and Tampa Bay. President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Jay Cicero says they go in as the underdogs..:
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