We’ll get better idea today whether or not Governor John Bel Edwards intends to call another special session to address looming budget shortfalls. The Revenue Estimating Conference meets today and the panel will determine the exact gravity of the situation. Edwards says the size of the deficit will determine if a special session is needed…:
Cut 13 (12) “extremely painful”
But Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says he is confident the governor can make the necessary budget cuts on his own…:
Cut 15 (11) “as well”

State Senator Troy Brown has said in the past he’d refuse to step down amid allegations he abused his wife in the second arrest in as many months on charges of domestic abuse; and subsequent no contest plea. The Senate itself can vote and decide whether or not to remove the Napoleonville lawmaker.

In the past week, Louisiana has seen an increase in the number of flu cases. That’s according to Medical Director state Immunization Program Dr. Frank Welch who says four out of every 100 people who visit the doctor have the flu. He says if you got the flu shot, you should be protected…:
cut 4 (10) “this year”
Welch says it’s rare, but if you do contract the flu virus after getting a shot, it’s usually a very mild case.

Six corrections officers at the prison in St. Gabriel have been placed on administrative leave by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety amid allegations of excessive forced used against an inmate. The St. Gabriel Police Department will investigate the case.