The full House passed a budget plan on a 63 to 40 vote that would fund the Department of Health 237 million dollars less that the governor proposed. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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There was a small, mostly peaceful protest last night in Baton Rouge in response to the DOJ not handing down charges to the officers involved in the Alton Sterling shooting. Here’s how it sounded…:
cUT 25 (05) “that’s fine”
This occurred in front of the BRPD headquarters.

A bill to require businesses in Louisiana to guarantee equal pay has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee and could receive a vote on the Senate floor next week. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says there’s safeguards in place that can prevent businesses from being sued..:
Cut 7 (11) “suing them”
The measures faces opposition from business groups.

If you love crawfish, then Breaux Bridge is the place to be this weekend for Crawfish Festival that begins today. Publicity Director Angelique Bernard
Cut 4 (10) “eating contest”
Attendance fees are $5 on Friday and Sunday and $10 on Saturday.