Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau plans to file legislation in the upcoming legislative session to end the state’s 180-million dollar film tax credit program. Luneau says it’s too costly and a recent LSU study showed return of investment is poor, but….
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That’s Patrick Mulhearn, executive director of the Celtic Media Studios, who plans to fight the legislation.

Marrero Representative Patrick Connick has filed a bill that closes a loophole so that same sex couples could face charges if they violate any of the state’s domestic violence laws. Connick says district attorneys brought the loophole to his attention…
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Connick says Louisiana and South Carolina are the only two states with the opposite sex distinction on the books.

Today and tomorrow, students, faculty and staff at LSU can go to the student union and receive a mumps vaccination. Health officials have already seen a cluster of cases on the Baton Rouge campus and LSU infectious disease specialist, Doctor Fred Lopez, says the mumps can lead to serious complications…
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Lopez says mumps is spread through salivia, so sharing drinks and utensils is a no-no on a college campus.

Also at LSU’s Student Union today, new men’s basketball coach Will Wade will be introduced to the public. Wade had a 51-20 record at VCU.

In northwest Louisiana, I-20 eastbound near Minden is closed as a result of two wrecks. State Police report minor to moderate injuries.

And the state is expected to rest its case in the Derrick Stafford trial in Marksville.