12:30 LRN Newscast

There was snow on the ground in Grand Isle today. Jeff Palermo has more on our frigid weather…
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The freezing temperatures are a big threat to plumbing. Wrapping your pipes is recommended, but many are letting the water run overnight to keep their pipes from freezing over. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning advises against this…
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State Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says the governor’s appetite for spending is out of control by only calling a special session if legislative leaders agree to tax increases to deal with a one-billion dollar budget deficit. But Governor Edwards says he’s proposing a revenue neutral plan…
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Edwards has asked for an agreement in principle with House Republican leaders by January 19th before calling a special session.