U.S Senator John Kennedy files a bill to require able bodied adults who do not have children to work at least 20 hours a week or go to school or do community service to receive Medicaid. Kennedy says he’s not trying to take Medicaid away from individuals, but reduce the number of people who need it…
cut 8 (10) “…from government”

The Senate Labor committee approves legislation that extends workplace discrimination laws to cover LGBT individuals. Political activist Dylan Waguespack spoke in support. He says something has to be done to protect transgender individuals like himself in the workplace….
cut 5 (12) “…and disgust”
The measure heads to the Senate floor.

With three weeks left to go in the legislative session, Governor John Bel Edwards is demanding the senate make major changes to the proposed budget the House has approved. Edwards says the House passed an irresponsible spending plan that cuts 720-million from health care and did not specify what to cut…
cut 12 (09) “…lacks courage”
The Senate Finance committee is holding daily budget hearings as it’s anticipated they’ll re-write the House budget plan.

LSU and Mississippi State battle for the SEC West championship starting tonight with a three-game series in Starkville. The Tigers lead the Bulldogs by one game in the standings. To add a little spice, former LSU assistant coach Andy Cannizaro is in his first season as the head coach of Mississippi State. First pitch is at 6:05.