Budget negotiations continue as state lawmakers must complete their work by 6 PM tomorrow night or a special session will begin later that night. Governor Edwards opposes the House’s budget plan, but political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that likely won’t affect what the House decides to do…
cut 8 (08) “….on spending”
The House plan calls for cuts to health care, public colleges, state prisons and child welfare.

Colleges will no long ask prospective students during the application process about their criminal history under legislation that’s received final passage. Syrita Steib-Martin knows from first-hand experience a university will deny your admission if you say you’re a felon….
cut 13 (09) “…life over”
Schools can still ask if an applying student was convicted of stalking, rape or sexual battery.

Congressman Clay Higgins stands by his Facebook post that said “every conceivable measure” should be used to hunt down and kill anyone suspected of being an Islamic radical. Some have said statements like that from elected officials could be used as propaganda by terrorists to fuel radicalization. But the St. Landry Parish Republican isn’t buying that…:
CUT 4 (13) “how mad can we make them?”
He believes this is about prioritizing national security and protecting American lives.

The bond has been increased for the Denham Springs man accused of killing a massage therapist from Baton Rouge during a house call. 25-year-old Christopher Landry is charged with second degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Kayla Ann Denham. Bond was raised this morning from $175,000 to $250,000.