Governor Edwards says Friday is the deadline for a decision on whether a special session will be called to address a one-billion dollar shortfall. Edwards is talking with House Speaker Taylor Barras about what tax proposals GOP legislators would support. Port Allen Republican Rick Ward is one of several senators urging the governor to call a special session and give legislators a broad list of options to work with…
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A Krewe of Oshun horse rider was given a citation for animal cruelty after they were filmed abusing their horse Friday during the uptown New Orleans parade. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Haefele says the video was a disturbing example of animal abuse.
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The horse is in good condition and is being transferred to SPCA control.

Investors are jittery after the largest one day point drop in the history of Dow Jones. Matt Doyle gets advice from a pair of financial advisers…
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Have you seen higher take home pay because of the federal tax reform legislation. Co-owner of Metairie-based Crescent Payroll Solutions Sanders Offner says the income tax braket changes are just to some employers…
cut 8 (10) “…In January”