The regular session ends Thursday at 6 p.m. and lawmakers are optimistic a special session will not be needed 30 minutes later. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the legislature will need to approve a budget for next fiscal year, and a financing bill plan for construction projects…:
Cut 4 (09) “legislative limbo”
It would be the fourth special session since the governor took office, but lawmakers seemed to agree Sunday that one won’t be necessary.

Today the House takes up three Senate bills aimed at implementing criminal justice reform. The measures would provide parole eligibility for more prisoners and reduce sentences for first-time offenders. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says this isn’t about being soft on crime:
Cut 10 (11) “productive citizens”

The Louisiana legislature approved the 2017 Coastal Master Plan and now implementation can begin. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Spokesperson Jimmy Frederick…:
Cut 7 (11) “we can”

LSU is heading to the Super Regionals thanks to a masterful performance by pitcher Eric Walker. The freshman from Texas pitched eight plus innings of shutout baseball to help the Bayou Bengals blank Rice 5-zip. Coach Paul Mainieri says Walker continues to pitch big on the big stage:
Cut 15 (09) “to a championship”
The Tigers will find out today who they’ll play in the Super Regionals.