President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. The proposal repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits offshore revenue among Gulf States. Managing Director with the America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money if GOMESA is repealed.

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Gulf States would lose a total of $3.6 billion over the next decade.

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Baton Rouge tomorrow to discuss health care, jobs and the economy with local business leaders. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan on the visit.

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The White House says the Vice President will make remarks afterwards at Cajun Industries in Port Allen.

Authorities in LaFourche Parish are looking for a man accused of living in his ex-girlfriend’s attic when stalking her. Emelie Gunn reports…

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Authorities are investigating the death of an 8-month-old in Baton Rouge. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner says the infant, Bryaneishia Washington-Dixon died of blunt force trauma to her abdomen. Police say no charges have been filed at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.