U-S Senator John Kennedy supports a bill that’s been filed that would allow federal agencies to communicate with each other so they don’t send government checks to dead people. After it becomes law, Kennedy says he will lead the effort to make sure those who work in the Social Security Administration and the Treasury Department are held accountable…
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Kennedy is confident the legislation will pass.

In Baton Rouge, a bill has been filed to create the Louisiana Checkbook, which is a website that would give the public an opportunity to see every transaction the state makes…
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Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey’s bill will be heard in the upcoming regular session.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll decide by Friday if he’ll call a special session so legislators can pass tax bills to address a one-billion dollar revenue shortfall for next fiscal year. Edwards is still waiting to hear from House leadership on what revenue generating measures they could support.

Mardi Gras celebrations could be soggy this weekend. Matt Doyle has more.
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It’s national signing day…LSU was hoping to sign Missouri four-star cornerback Mario Goodrich, but he’s decided to play for another group of Tigers, Clemson.