It doesn’t appear LSU basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension will be lifted anytime soon. Interim Head Coach Tony Benford was asked on today’s SEC coaches teleconference about whether he’ll continue directing the program…
LSU’s first game in the SEC tournament is Friday. University officials say they suspended Wade after he refused to provide any clarity about the recent reports that suggest he arranged payments to a recruit believed to be freshman guard Javonte Smart.
Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is bringing a constitutional amendment in the upcoming session that would allow local governments to adjust the homestead exemption. Currently the exemption, which gives homeowners a substantial tax break, is controlled at the state level. Carter says it would give locals a new way to fund vital projects.
Flu season may see the worst to come as Louisiana has a second round of flu on the way. Connor Ferrill has the story.
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House Democrats passed a sweeping elections reform package last week that includes major electoral changes such as making voting days federal holidays, automatic voter registration, and other substantial changes. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham, who voted against the bill, calls it the Democrat Politician Protection Plan.
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The bill passed unanimously with Democrats, who say the legislation would dramatically increase voter participation.