Legislators return to Baton Rouge today as they continue this special session that’s attempting to solve a 600-million dollar revenue shortfall. So far many republicans are taking a strong stance against additional taxes. Republican Kenner Representative Julie Stokes hopes a compromise can be reached…
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A Transportation Infrastructure Investment Task Force has been formed by the governor that will come up with suggestions on how to fund critical roadway projects. Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson…
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Wilson says they’ll make their recommendations to Governor Edwards.

The US House has passed legislastion that seeks to block President Obama’s proposed $10.25 tax on every barrel of oil. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Chairman Brian Hanks says the tax would be a job killer…
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Hanks is hopeful the Senate approves a similiar piece of legislation.

A poll on the third district Congressional race shows Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle is getting 39-percent of the vote, while law enforcement officer Clay Higgins is receiving 18-percent. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Higgins is in good position to make the runoff…
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All other candidates in the race are receiving eight percent or less.