Most of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation supports President Donald Trump nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Many Democrats say they will try to block the nominee from U.S. Senate confirmation. But Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana says Gosuch is more than qualified. Meanwhile on the House side, he says lawmakers are set to pass bills to bring jobs back to America.
Cut 15 (12) “moving again.”

The Tax Foundation reports Louisiana ranks number one for the highest state and local combined sales tax rate at 9.98-percent. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says it’s okay for states to have a high rate if it’s managed well and residents can afford it but that isn’t the case in the Bayou State.
Cut 7 (10) “of complexity”

The St. Tammany Parish group, Operation We Care, shipped 300 red, white and blue king cakes to U.S. troops overseas to celebrate Mardi Gras. Public Relations Director Colleen Smith says the names of the soldiers who receive a cake is gathered by Louisianans so most who get a cake are from the state but anyone from anywhere can get one.
Cut 11 (10) “like that”

The group has been sending soldiers king cakes from Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery for 14 years.

14 people have been arrested after an extensive burglary investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Capt Tommy Carnline says this big burglary ring broke into at least six locations where a variety of items were stolen, including body armor.
Cut 5 (10) “into cash”