A 24-7 Wall Street report shows Louisiana taxpayers are tied for fifth in the least amount of taxes paid to local and state governments. LSU economist Doctor Jim Richardson says this state has been a low tax state for years….
Cut 10 (11) “at all”
The report shows Louisiana residents pay just 8-percent of their income to state and local governments.

The state Senate approves legislation that would allow students to have bulletproof backpacks in public schools. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell was one of two senators who voted agains tthe bill, because even police officers who wear bulletproof vests suffer serious injuries after getting shot….
cut 8 (12) “…enter a school”
The measure moves to the House for more discussion.

Legislation that makes it illegal to have your hands on your phone while driving is set to be heard by the House Transportation committee today…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

The Senate approves a bill that makes it clear bestiality is illegal in Louisiana. A law on the books prohibits crimes against nature, but it also outlaws sodomy and it was ruled unconstitutional in 2003. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says its important the state has a way to arrest someone for bestiality
Cut 13 (05) “to children”
The bill heads to the House.