After beginning the first year of his term with a massive budget deficit, Governor John Bel Edwards is facing similar problems at the start of year two. Edwards says last year he made $850-million in budget cuts while urging lawmakers to raise more revenue, but this year, we need comprehensive tax reform.

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Edwards says he’ll continue to push for more funding for higher ed and healthcare.

Ten years ago this month, smoking was banned in restaurants and other places of employment. But Director of the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living, Tonya Moore, says unfortunately the Smoke-Free Air Act did not include bars and casinos, but it did allow for local governments to implement stronger anti-smoking measures.

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A report by Smart Growth America ranks Louisiana the third most dangerous state for pedestrians. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A Shreveport man is facing murder charges in connection with the death of an 11-month-old boy. Police say Mar’sharrd Ross was in the custody of 44-year-old Frederick Clark on Monday when he stopped breathing and had to be rushed to the hospital. The child reportedly died later that day due to complications, which led to Clark being charged with second-degree murder. The details of the child’s injuries have not been released.