Governor John Bel Edwards has made giving teachers a pay raise of at least 1,000 dollars the cornerstone issue of his 2019 legislative agenda, but questions remain as to how the state will pay for the roughly 135-million dollar proposal. Edwards says he plans to pay for the raise with increased revenue from an improving economy.
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But House Republican leadership is reluctant to recognize the increased revenues.

Articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump have been re-introduced. New Orleans Congressman and Assistant Majority Whip Cedric Richmond says he’s waiting for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to complete his report before moving forward…
cut 6 (12) “….remove him”

While last night’s College football championship game is in the books, New Orleans is already looking forward to 2020. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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King Cake season has arrived and for Rouses Markets they are anticipating producing 500-thousand king cakes for local consumption and to ship nationwide. Bakery Director Michelle Knight says there are many variations of King Cake to choose from, but when it comes to the most popular…
cut 8 (07) “…then Bavarian”