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Parts of the state will be enduring below freezing temperatures, and wind chills as low as single digits to start out 2018. This time of year, temperatures are usually about 20 degrees higher. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service says residents can expect some surprisingly chilly mornings…
Governor John Bel Edwards says his administration is working to maintain economic momentum heading into the new year. However, a big challenge for the governor in 2018 is the expiration of a one cent sales tax that’s been keeping state finances afloat. The expiration will create a one billion dollar gap in the budget. Edwards says he doesn’t want budget cuts, but is against renewing the sales tax…
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The Saints lost to Tampa Bay 31-24, but walked away with the NFC South title. They’ll host Carolina for a playoff game this weekend. The offense only scored two touchdowns despite a ball hawking defense that grabbed three interceptions. Sean Peyton says the post season is a great opportunity to get the offense back on track…
The Saints will play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at 3:40 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Governor Edwards touted the state’s progress in getting a bipartisan criminal justice reform package passed, aimed at lowering the state’s prison population by reducing sentences for non-violent, non-sexual offenders. Edwards says the effort mirrors that of other, conservative leaning southern states, and is being considered at a national level.
LRN News, I’m Matt Doyle