Governor John Bel Edwards effort to place a new tax on business sales has been tabled for the session. Edwards says the legislation would get businesses to pay their fair share in taxes and it would help stablize the budget. But business groups said the proposal would keep companies from growing and hurt economic development efforts. The governor says he’s now looking to House Republican leadership to come up with its own budget plan.

A state lawmaker plans to move forward with her legislation designed to protect Confederate monuments, even though the process of removing them has begun in New Orleans. The Liberty Place monument was taken down early Monday morning. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell opposes what Mayor Mitch Landrieu is doing….:
Cut 10 (10) “where we are today”
She says it’s unclear when her bill will get a hearing.

On a 6 to 1 vote, a Senate Judiciary committee approves a proposal to abolish the death penalty in Louisiana. Bishop Shelton Fabre of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux says taking a life should be left to a higher power…:
Cut 3 (10) “gift from God”
There was emotional testimony from opponents to the bill. Christie Battaglia’s father is on death row in Texas for killing her two sisters and told state lawmakers it’s a bad idea to get rid of the death penalty….
cut 6 (10) “….living in fear”
The measure now heads to the Senate floor for more debate.

The Saints and 32-year-old Adrian Peterson agree to a two-year contract. Coach Sean Payton believes the future Hall-of-Fame running back will be an excellent fit in the locker room and on the field.