The Louisiana House passes a bill that says banks with gun control policies can not refuse to do business with companies involved in the manufacturing and selling of guns and ammunition. The House approved the measure on a 66-27 vote and it heads to the Senate for more discussion. Democrats oppose the legislation. Franklin Representative Sam Jones says the legislation infringes on the First amendment rights of banks…
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A bill that would partially roll back the Governor’s changes to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program advanced to the House floor. Governor Edwards opposes reversing the changes he made to the program last year. Edwards’ Executive Council, Matthew Block, says every other state allows local level authorities to make decisions about issuing local tax breaks…
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A recording that claims LSU basketball coach Will Wade allegedly offered 300,000 dollars in an effort to recruit LSU forward Naz Reid was featured Monday at a federal trial on NCAA corruption. Reid was instrumental in helping LSU win an SEC regular season title and a trip to the Sweet 16. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says says along with potentially ending Will Wade’s time at LSU, the ongoing trial could reveal just how much illegal money is flowing into basketball recruiting.
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LSU is refraining from commenting until further notice.
A Hepatitis A outbreak results in the first death reported from the virus in the state. The highly contagious liver infection primarily spreads through close contact. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says if you’re at risk, visit your doctor.
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