State Senator Troy Brown announces he’s stepping down amid calls for his resignation due to his domestic violence convictions. The Napoleonville lawmaker said it was clear a fair and impartial hearing among his peers would not transpire…:
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A special election will be called in Brown’s district to replace him.

Lawmakers will continue their focus on the budget deficit today. In the House, a measure on whether to use the Rainy Day Fund will be heard, or to just tap into a portion of it. New Orleans Representative Walt Leger supports using the savings account as opposed to some devastating cuts Republicans are proposing…:
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But others say the state needs to be more fiscally responsible and now is the time to move in that direction.

Today his hometown will celebrate LSU head Coach Ed Orgeron. Coach O is a native of Larose, and tonight an event will be held at the local civic center at 6pm to honor the Tigers new coach. Planning committee spokesman Larry Weidel says BaBa, was a football star back in the day…:
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He says during the banquet, Orgeron’s high school football jersey will be retired.

This weekend is a big one for the Big Easy, highlighted by the NBA All-Star game and events. President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Jay Cicero says festivities are taking place all weekend…:
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He says this event had a $106 million economic impact for the state when New Orleans last hosted in 2014.