Are the state’s budget woes the fault of the Jindal Administration? A telephone poll of 900 Louisiana residents conducted by UNO finds 60% of those asked blame former Governor Bobby Jindal for the current fiscal mess. UNO political scientist Ed Chervenak says two-thirds of respondents say there is a need for a special legislative session:
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A recent survey by insurance Quotes finds 39-percent of motorists have never looked around for a cheaper policy. Don Molino has more…:
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A suggestion to use social media as a way to vet immigrants is being brought by Louisiana US Representative Clay Higgins. The Republican from St. Landry Parish said at a Homeland Security meeting that one way to prevent a possible terrorist from entering the US is to check out their Facebook Page…:
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Higgins says he is encouraged with the direction of the Homeland Security Department after hearing Secretary John Kelly speak.

Are you planning on getting your sweetheart anything for Valentine’s Day? The National Retail Federation says the number of couples who plan to celebrate Tuesday’s romantic holiday is down 10-percent from 2007, to just over half of us. But LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says it’s still a big day for retailers..:
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The NRF says consumers are expected to spend 18.2 billion dollars for Valentines this year.