Today Louisianians are mourning the death of 50-year-old Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy David Michel Jr., who was fatally shot yesterday while attempting to conduct a pedestrian stop. JPSO Chief Deputy Craig Taffaro says it’s a sad day for the boys in blue…:
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The suspect is identified as 19-year-old Jerman Neveaux.

There’s uncertainty involving next fiscal year’s budget as the second special session ends today. Lawmakers have approved legislation that raises tax revenues by $258 million. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Edwards administration is pushing legislators to approve a bill that would reduce a tax break many upper income earners enjoy…:
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But he doesn’t think the House will be on board. Governor Edwards asked the legislature to raise $600 million.

President Obama signed a bill into law that puts regulations in place to make chemical plants safer. U.S. Senator David Vitter is a co-sponsor of the legislation and says this benefits Louisiana residents, because it creates a federal system to make sure chemicals are made safely based on the latest science…:
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He says the chemical industry is in support of these new regulations.

Former LSU star Ben Simmons is expected to be the number one overall pick in tonight’s NBA draft, and join the Philadelphia 76ers rebuilding effort. He’ll be the second Tiger men’s basketball stand-out selected in the top spot. The other is Shaquille O’Neal who was chosen by the Orlando Magic with the first pick in 1992.