State Police is mourning the death of one of its troopers. 33-year-old George Baker has succumbed to the injuries he sustained last Wednesday when he was hit by a Hammond Police car during a car chase involving two suspects. Troop L spokesperson Jeremy Price says Baker is the 30th LSP Trooper to die in the line of duty…
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Price says Trooper Baker continued to show his commitment to community and selfless service as he donated his organs.

A House-approved bill that would expand concealed handgun access in churches is awaiting debate in the Senate. The measure would allow a concealed carry individual to bring a gun into a place of worship, if a pastor, priest, or rabbi granted permission. Gretna Representative Joseph Marino was one of two dozen House members to vote against it. Marino believes the way the measure is written, a church leader would not be allowed to ban guns inside their house of worship and questioned Fontenot…
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The budget may be the focus of the upcoming special session but lawmakers will also take a look at dozens of other tax-related issues when they convene. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The special session that’s been called by lawmakers will begin one minute after the regular session concludes next Monday.