A report by Greg Hillburn of the USA Today Network says Houma Senator Norby Chabert and Lafayette Representative Stuart Bishop got into a fist fight at a Baton Rouge bar last night, supposedly related to a bill blocked in committee by Bishop. Bishop issued his apology on the House floor.

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Chabert told the USA Today Network that he loves Stuart like a brother and sometimes brothers fight.

Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the severe budget woes, lack of trust, and rising levels of partisanship have are pushing the legislature to the breaking point.

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Both Chabert and Bishop are Republicans.

The “Bulletproof Backpack” bill is on its way to the governor’s desk. Jeff Palermo has more.

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Louisiana education officials say the number of high school graduates entering college each fall has increased by 15 percent since 2012.  State Department of Education spokesperson Sydni Dunn:

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