During the first televised gubernatorial debate, the candidates were asked about reducing the state sales tax back to four-percent now that the state has a surplus of money. Governor Edwards says the additional .45 percent should remain for now…
cut 6 (06) “…came out of”
But Edwards’ republican challengers, Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone, say it’s time to lower the state’s sales tax rate.

Tomorrow is National Seat Check Saturday, a chance for parents and caregivers to make sure their child safety seat is installed properly. Registered Nurse at University Medical Center New Orleans Bridget Gardner says nine locations around the state will staff child passenger safety technicians…
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Certified technicians will be available at a specific location in Baton Rouge, Kenner, Houma, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Monroe, Shreveport, Scott and Covington.

In a statewide poll funded by the Nexstar Media Group, 47-percent of Louisiana voters surveyed say they support an increase in the gasoline tax, while 33-percent oppose. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon conducted the survey and found out that 58-percent of the respondents support some tightening of gun control laws and 27-percent are for outlawing automatic rifles…
cut 4 (08) “….so to speak”

Louisiana’s private high schools have decided not to play their state championship football games at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. That’s likely disappointing news for many kids from select schools who’ve dreamed of playing on the same field as the Saints. Louisiana Select School Association CEO JP Kelly says they did what they could to make all parties involved satisfied…
cut 11 (08) “…with it”
Kelly says select schools are looking to hold title games the week before the Prep Classic, possibly at UL-Lafayette, Southeastern Louisiana or Yulman Stadium.