Despite five errors, LSU beat Texas Southern 15-7 to win the opening game of the Baton Rouge Regional. Coach Paul Mainieri couldn’t explain the sloppy play…
cut 30 (12) “…funny baseball”
LSU will face Southeastern Louisiana tonight. The Lions defeated Rice 12-to-6 last night.

The Daily Advertiser editorial board is calling for Taylor Barras to step down as House Speaker over the fact not much has been accomplished in the current legislative session. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross doesn’t think what’s happening at the Capitol is entirely Barras fault…:
Cut 13 (06) “ungovernable”
Editorial blaimes Barras for not helping to pass any legislation to address the state’s myriad of problems.

Long-term inmates paying child support would have their payments suspended under a measure the House approved. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says it’s hard for inmates to walk out of jail and find a job, and this will give them a chance to get financially stable..:
cut 4 (10) “…it doesn’t happen”
The proposal still needs Senate approval and the legislative session ends Thursday.

A bill to revamp the film tax credit program has received final legislative passage. The measure makes it easier for film makers to redeem these credits and Lafayette Representative Jean-Paul Coussan says that would help grow the industry.
Cut 8 (10) “Louisiana”
There will be a 180-million dollar limit on the amount tax credits that will be handed out for TV and movie productions.