18:30 LRN Newscast February 27

The House of Representatives was quiet today during this special session as members are taking as one lawmaker termed a “mental health day” off. Fingers have been pointing all over the capitol in explanation of why the budget crunch cannot be fixed. Jonesboro Republican Jack McFarland…

Cut 6  (08)  “in personalities”

But Baton Rouge Black Caucus member Ted James says he and his coalition are not backing down during this session. He says he would rather head to the house first.

Cut 9 (10) “do that.”

Legislators have until March 7th to come up with a solution to a one billion dollar budget shortfall.  The House of Representatives will reconvene at 10am Wednesday.

LSU has confirmed there is no active investigation on the Tiger basketball program after Yahoo Sports reported there was an NCAA inquiry to learn more about Coach Will Wade’s recruiting efforts across the country.  Wade says the press will say what they want to say, and as the leader of the program, he can’t let that distract him from doing the job at hand…

Cut 11 (11) “it movin’.”

LSU stated they continue to stand for full compliance and partnership with the NCAA and the SEC.