Vice President Mike Pense will be in Louisiana tomorrow. The White House says during the Vice President’s visit, he’ll hear first-hand stories about health care, job creation and the economy. Governor Edwards, who announced today he opposes President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, will be at the Baton Rouge airport to welcome Pense. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan gives his take on that …:
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The Vice President is also slated to make remarks afterwards at Cajun Industries in Port Allen.

Authorities in Lafourche Parish are looking for a man accused of living in the attic of his ex-girlfriend to stalk her. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brennan Matherne says 21-year-old Taylor Broussard has nine active warrants for several felony crimes including stalking, auto theft, battery, and aggravated assault…:
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President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. It means the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several coastal states, would be repealed. Managing Director with America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion, says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money..:
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US Senator Bill Cassidy released a statement saying that taking this funding away from Louisiana’s coastline is a nonstarter.

A Senate Judiciary Committee advances a bill to include dating partners in Louisiana’s domestic abuse laws. Currently they only apply to couples who are married or living together. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says this closes a huge loophole in the law..:
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