Lawmakers are in a special session, because they were unable to pass a budget before the end of last night’s regular session. The big dispute is over how much to spend from the funds that are available. The House wants to hold 200-million dollars back in case there’s a midyear shortfall. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry…
cut 8 (10) “…your pockets”
But Governor Edwards says there was an epic failure of leadership in the House. He says there are some lawmakers who look at the budget debate as a way not to give the governor a victory. He says it’s time for the legislature to do what is best for the people of Louisiana…..
cut 7 (08) “…grow up”
Legislators now have until June 19th to pass a budget or else another special session might be needed.

Haughton Representative Dodie Horton claims New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson yelled an obscenity at her in the chaotic final minutes of the regular session. The House was attempting to approve a budget through procedural moves and Horton says there was well orchestrated chaos…:
Cut 10 (10) “f up”
Horton told 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Peterson did apologize via text after the incident.

Tickets for the general public to the Baton Rouge Super Regional between LSU and Mississippi State sold out in less than 30 minutes this morning, but fans still have the option of using the secondary ticket market. StubHub spokesperson Johnna Hoff says normally they don’t see this kind of interest for college baseball…:
CUT 13 (10) “grabbing up those tickets”