The Louisiana House approves legislation that would create a 300 million dollar grant program for small businesses who did not receive federal assistance. Matt Doyle has the story…
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This proposal still needs Senate approval as the upper chamber approved this measure already, but their version calls for a 200-million dollar small business grant program, not 300-million dollars.

Today, the House votes on a Senate-backed tort reform bill that aims to lower auto insurance rates.

State Trooper George Baker, who died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a Hammond Police car during a police chase, was laid to rest yesterday. The 33-year-old also served in the military and with the Greensburg Police Department and St. Helena Sheriff’s Office. At Baker’s memorial service, Governor Edwards called Baker a true public servant…
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LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine says his office is looking into complaints that 12 schools are holding summer workouts, even though the association has said schools can not have student-athletes gather until at least June 8th. Bonine says it’s disappointing some schools are not following the rules…
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Bonine says schools and coaches who are holding summer workouts now could be fined and suspended.