The House and Senate say they plan to fully fund TOPS next fiscal year. Higher Ed Commissioner Joe Rallo says this gives students some certainty, but it’s possible recipients will still pay some money towards tuition costs…:
Cut 25 (10) “at 70 percent”
The legislature must agree to a budget plan by 6 p.m. today.

Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a measure to allow video poker machines to accept 100 dollar bills, up from the current law of only 20 dollars. Video Poker Lobbyist Alton Ashy says the main reason for the legislation is the convenience factor…:
Cut 3 (10) “dollar bill”
Critics argued this could fuel gambling addiction.

We can expect to see more mosquitos out and about after more than a week of continued rain. LSU AgCenter entomologist Kristen Healy says more rain equals more mosquitos, and different types of mosquitos at that. She says a lot of rainfall can lead to hatching of so-called flood water mosquitos…:
Cut 6 (09) “for example”
Still she says it’s a good idea to protect yourself when outdoors.

Another example of why you should think before you post. The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was tipped off to a Facebook video which showed three Jennings men allegedly killing alligators from a moving vehicle in the off-season. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck…:
CUT 14 (09) “in this video”
Rhett Guidry, Dodie Bouley, and Kyle Thibodaux were issued citations including taking alligators during a closed season and hunting from a moving vehicle.