There are some state agencies that will see a part of the Jindal Administration’s 61 million dollars in cuts which is proposing to help fill a 103-million dollar revenue shortfall for this fiscal year. The proposal also includes the use of 43 million in stopgap funds. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols says significant cuts to public colleges and health care are on the table for next fiscal year…:
CUT 14 (10) “legislative session”
She says the joint legislative committee on the budget will have its opportunity to approve the governor’s revised budget plan at their meeting on February 20th.

Gas prices have jumped about 10% over the past couple of weeks according to the American Automobile Association. AAA says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.02 which is 15 cents more than this time last week.

It’s a beautiful day in Louisiana for parading and as you get out to enjoy the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is sending a warning that they will working in full force today. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says it’s important that employees selling alcohol know how to quickly identify an underage person…:
CUT 8 (11) “sell to them”

“Powerball-mania” continues to grow as tonight’s jackpot rises to an estimated $380 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says this is the sixth largest jackpot in Powerball history. She says the jackpot could increase even more based on today’s ticket sales…:
CUT 3 (11) “of the draw”
For now, tonight’s jackpot has a cash value of $256.8 million.