Louisiana’s revenue shortfall has declined from 994-million to 648-million-dollars, as a result of the state collecting more income taxes due to the federal tax overhaul. House Speaker Taylor Barras says the extra money would likely go to higher ed and TOPS….
Cut 5 (13) “dollar range”
But based on this new revenue projection, the state would still have to make 648-million dollars in cuts.

We are 18 months away from the gubernatorial primary. Pollster Berinie Pinsonat says if U-S Senator John Kennedy decides to run against Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, Kennedy will be the main GOP challenger….
cut 10 (09) “….raise money”
Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham is also thinking about running.

Winn Parish Sheriff’s deputies were met with gun fire when they were trying to serve a civil warrant in the small community of the Chee Chee Dam area yesterday afternoon. 71-year-old Betty Lemoine was killed by deputies who had just driven up to their home. State Police is also investigating, Trooper Scott Moreau.
Cut 3 (:13) “With fire arms”
Shots fired shortly afterwards, and Betty Lemoine was killed, while Kendall Lemoine was seriously injured. None of the deputies were hurt.

A Tulane study finds grade school students can benefit from yoga classes to help them manage stress and anxiety. Principal author Alessandra Bazzano (Ba-zon-no) says the New Orleans based third grade class was picked for the study since it is a crucial time of transition for them when academic expectations increase…
Cut 11 (11) “those tests”