Lawmakers are back in Baton Rouge for the start of the regular session. Kelley Ray spoke with LAPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford on what we can expect…
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Tax bills are not allowed to be discussed during this regular session, which is why a special session is likely at the conclusion of the regular session to fix the fiscal cliff. Governor Edwards told legislators he knows of a student who is considering Alabama instead of LSU, because of uncertainity with TOPS funding.

LSU President F King Alexander was a guest this morning on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster. Alexander was asked about the role the greek system plays on campus in wake of the suspected hazing death of Maxwell Gruver. Alexander says the culture of tradition runs deep in the Greek system and he says there is no reason for them to be hazing…
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LSU is implementing a zero tolerance policy towards hazing and anyone caught doing so will be kicked off campus.

NFL teams are now allowed to talk with Saints Quarterback Drew Brees representatives as he’s set to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says if history holds true, the Saints will pay up, because Hall of Fame quarterbacks don’t come around very often…
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