We’re a week away from the start of the 2019 legislative session, but LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s one problem…
Cut 7 (09) “…officially”
That’s because there’s a battle between the Edwards administration and House Republican leadership over how much money the state actually has available to spend. House Speaker Taylor Barras has blocked efforts to officially recognize additional revenues.

There’s always a bill in every regular session dealing with cell phone use while driving. Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval wants to prohibit the use of handheld cell phones while behind the wheel…
cut 4 (13) “….it’s about safety”
The session begins April eighth.

LSU’s run through the NCAA Tournament ended and now we wait to see what happens with the Tigers basketball program. It’s likely Will Wade has coached his last game, because of the FBI wire tap scandal, but what about the players on this SEC Championship team. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor Tyler Nunez says point guard Tremont Waters and Naz Reid are likely headed to the NBA, and freshman guard Javonte Smart might also leave, since his name has been connected to the purported F-B-I wire tap…
cut 12 (12) “…nukes his career”