Governor John Bel Edwards’ budget proposal is coming under heavy fire from GOP and business leaders across the state. Matt Doyle has the story…:
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The governor made clear that the proposal was not one he wanted to present if lawmakers couldn’t come to an agreement on how to avoid the fiscal cliff.

The wife of former US Senator David Vitter, Wendy Vitter, was formally nominated by President Donald Trump to be a federal judge in New Orleans. Mrs. Vitter will need the US Senate’s approval to take the bench, and if confirmed, she will be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the state’s Eastern District.

Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis is right around the corner, so when will New Orleans host it’s 11th NFL Championship Game? President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, says Super Bowl host sites are booked through 2022, but New Orleans would like to host the game in 2023…:
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The next few years will see Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Los Angeles host.

“Feed Your Soul” is the new brand Louisiana will use to promote tourism. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser unveiled the slogan Tuesday:
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Feed Your Soul replaces Pick Your Passion.