8:30 AM LRN March 19

The two Republicans running to unseat Governor Edwards have different thoughts on how they’d approach healthcare and education if elected. Matt Doyle was there for their joint public appearance….

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The executive director of the Louisiana GOP Andrew Bautsch was arrested over the weekend for allegedly shoving a New Orleans Police Officer hours after his wedding. Bautsch is facing multiple charges which include a battery, trespass and resisting an officer. State GOP Chairman Louis Gurvitch told the New Orleans Advocate, that Bautsch denies the charges. Bautsch could not be reached for comment, he’s on his honeymoon.

The LSU Board of Supervisors will vote tomorrow on a contract extension and raise for head football coach Ed Orgeron. The proposed deal would extend Orgeron for another two years, through the 2023 season and he’ll get a 14-percent increase in pay, boosting his salary to four-million dollars a year. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the contract seems justified…

Cut 7 (11) “…head coach”

There’s less than a month left before federal taxes are due. Metairie CPA Tyler Johnson says the last few weeks have been mighty busy and getting busier as April 15th draws closer. Johnson says procrastinating in scheduling a time to sit down with someone to do your taxes could be a big mistake.

Cut 10 (12) “…toward April 15th”

State taxes are due May 15th