US Senator John Kennedy says now that they won’t be voting on a plan to repeal Obamacare, it’s time for Congress to focus on tax reform. He says his goal is to implement tax cuts, both for middle class Americans and for businesses, by November…:
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Five teens are facing several charges after they were allegedly caught on video damaging Christmas trees on a farm in St. Tammany Parish. Michael Farrar has the story…:
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Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges is voicing her concerns about Saints players sitting during the national anthem. She says team’s agreement with Louisiana that contains state subsidies needs another look, as it’s un-American to see players kneel, some with their fists in the air…:
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She’s called for a discussion to take place during next month’s legislative budget meeting.

5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham will hold a listening session on Friday morning at Rayville High School to receive input from farmers and ag leaders on what they want included in the 2018 Farm Bill. Abraham wants to know what is working and what could be improved…:
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The Farm Bill is the primary legislation that sets the agriculture and food policy for the country.