Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and his secretary of transportation Shawn Wilson are skipping Lundi Gras activities today to meet with President Trump in Washington D.C. The agenda includes federal dollars President Trump vowed to use to rebuild the nations crumbling infrastructure. Here in Louisiana there is plenty of need to fix the roads.

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Edwards and Wilson are headed back tonight.

A Baton Rouge police officer is recovering from injuries sustained following a shooting last night. 34 year old Eugene Thomas Jr is charged with five counts of attempted first degree murder. No bond has been set at this hour.

Legislative leaders are prepping for a special session to tackle a billion dollar short-fall. The renewal of some temporary taxes are expected to be passed along with other budget measures. Alexandria Republican Lance Harris is ready to get started.

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17 items are on the 17 day special session, which begins a week from today.

A Monroe man says he’s figured out how to control dogs on a leash better than before. Ian Blaylock who is a runner has come up with a tool which he says keeps fido in check.

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The product is called streamleash and he’s starter a kickstarter campaign in an effort to mass produce the leash that fits over your wrist.