Governor John Bel Edwards orders a full investigation into trips made by State Police officers, amid a report 4 troopers took side excursions during a business trip on the taxpayer’s dime. The Division of Administration’s auditor will conduct the probe. Political analyst Clancy Dubos…:
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In response to the allegations, Col Mike Edmonson announced a number of disciplinary actions and policy changes.

Baton Rouge contractor Matthew Morris has been arrested again on allegations he defrauded August flood victims. Morris was first arrested in Ascension Parish and then Baton Rouge police took him into custody today. Legal analyst Tim Meche says unfortantely accusations of fraud are common after natural disasters…
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State lawmakers are trying to agree to a plan that would close a 304-million dollar midyear budget deficit…
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Tonia Cain, the wife of former Avoyellyes Correctional Center warden, Nate Cain, turned herself in to authorities today. It’s alleged Tonia ordered the destruction of records after 30-thousand dollars from prison concession sales went missing. Avoyelles D-A Charles Riddle…
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Tonia’s attorney says her client is cooperating with the investigation.