The US Supreme Court ruled today that state can go after online retailers for sales taxes on purchases made by consumers. Jeff Palermo ahs the story…
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A lot of behind scense discussions have been taking place at the State Capitol today. The House was scheduled to vote on three different sales tax bills that would generate revenue to address a looming 500-million dollar budget deficit. But so far no votes and the bill that many Democrats supported has been pulled from consideration.
Louisiana no longer holds the distinction as the prison capital of the nation. According to the latest data made public by the Advocate Newspaper, Oklahoma incarcerates more people per 100-thousand residents than Louisiana. When running for office, Governor Edwards promised to reduce the state’s prison population and last year the legislature approved 10 criminal justice reform bills to jump-start the process.
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Louisiana’s incarceration rate remains well above the national average.

The Mighty Lions of Lafayette High School are working out in their new weight room today, thanks to a generous donation by former NBA superstar Shaquille O’ Neal who helped fund the project that cost a little more than $40,000. Football coach Rob Pool believes Shaq’s donation sparked other contributions to get the weight room put together. Without his help, it would have been another two years before they could have raised the necessary money.
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O’Neal’s donation was part of South Louisiana Giving Day.