This morning, the state has announced it will use a combination of reduced spending and the elimination of 167 un-used jobs to fill in Louisiana’s current $171 million dollar shortfall, with the biggest chunk of money is coming from the Louisiana tax amnesty program this year…:
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That’s Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com, who says this falls in line with Jindal’s promise higher ed would be spared mid-year budget cuts.

The state has another strong weather system moving in this weekend, and the forecast indicates we need to batten down the hatches…
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That’s National Weather Service Office lead meteorologist Robert Ricks in Slidell.

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The teenager who was driving the vehicle that crashed in Ouachita Parish and killed 5 of the 8 family members on I-20 was issued a citation for careless operation. State Trooper Michael Reichardt says the teen, was cited when he was released from the hospital…
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He says the teen has a lot to deal with right now.

The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most dangerous driving times of the year, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is ramping up for the holiday Click it orTicket campaign. Executive Director Lt. Col. John Leblanc says Louisiana law requires all people to use seat belts to reduce the risk of fatal injury in an accident…
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He says the compliance rates ARE going up.

There will be a new name on the ballot for the Louisiana governor next year. Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says will be running.