A Senate approved bill that would establish the SAVE fund did not advance out of the House Ways & Means committee Wednesday. The complicated measure involved new fees being raised on college students and giving the higher ed institutions a tax credit to cover them. Some say this bill would be a way the Governor wouldn’t veto the budget but Scott Cornelius is an LSU student who told the committee that Governor’s do not veto budgets…:
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The vote was 10-9 to kill the proposal.

Governor Bobby Jindal will make a “major announcement” regarding the 2016 presidential race on June 24th in New Orleans. It’s expected Jindal will announce his intentions for the Republican presidential nomination. The GOP field is crowded as nine candidates have already entered the race.

Members of Louisiana congressional delegation ask the Army to reverse its decision to deny Louisiana National Guard Staff Sergeant Thomas Florich the opportunity of a burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Florich was one of four Louisiana National Guardsmen and seven Marines killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission in Florida in March. But Florich was not listed as on active duty at the time of the crash so the Army says he is not eligible for burial at Arlington. Congressman Ralph Abraham doesn’t understand that..:
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HE says they hope the Army will change their ruling in this case.

The Senate Finance Committee approves a bill that would increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes 64 cents which is 32 cents higher than what the House agreed to. The panel also agreed to increase the tax on cigars and vaping products which the bill’s author, Bogalusa Representative Harold Ritchie, supports.

Governor Bobby Jindal will make a “major announcement” concerning the 2016 presidential race on June 24th in New Orleans. Eric Gill reports…:
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A bill seeking to compromise on both sides of the controversial Common Core education standards gets approval from the Senate Education Committee. The measure calls for public hearings statewide, plus legislative input and the proposed changes can be accepted or rejected by the next governor. The House approved measure heads to the full Senate.

Members of Louisiana congressional delegation has requested that the Army reverse its decision to deny Louisiana National Guard Staff Sergeant Thomas Florich the opportunity of a burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Congressman Ralph Abraham, who chairs a subcommittee that oversees federal military cemeteries, says their conversation with Deputy Secretary of the Army Deb Wada was productive…:
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Abraham is optimistic the Army will change their ruling in this case.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering hunting and fishing licenses in an electronic form that can be both saved on a portable device or printed from home. You can get one at wlf.louisiana.gov.

Governor Bobby Jindal will be making an announcement regarding the 2016 presidential race on June 24th in New Orleans. It’s expected Jindal will finally say he’s going to seek the Republican presidential nomination. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Wayne Parent says it would be a surprise if Jindal announced he wasn’t going to run…:
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The GOP field is crowded as nine candidates have already entered the race. Jindal is polling around one-percent.

Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Candida Rebello, registered dietitian and one of the lead authors of the study, says the supplement Appethyl has the ability to help people cut daily caloric intake…:
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You can get the extract at most health food stores.

A Common Core comprise bill that establishes a process to review the controversial education standards in math and English receives approval from the Senate education committee. The measure calls for public hearings statewide, plus legislative input and the proposed changes can be accepted or rejected by the next governor. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann sponsors the legislation…:
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The measure, which has passed the House, heads to the full senate for final legislative approval.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says a man struck by a train remains in critical condition at a hospital in New Orleans. Investigators believe 55-year-old Reginald Chatman of Gray, was riding his bike when he fell onto the tracks and wasn’t able to move in time before he was hit. Chatman’s foot and right big toe was amputated. The investigation is ongoing.

Governor Bobby Jindal will be announcing his presidential plans on June 24th according to a top adviser. The Governor is set to announce his decision in New Orleans according to Timmy Teepel who will possibly be Jindal’s campaign manager for the likely bid. A presidential exploratory committee was launched by the Republican hopeful earlier this month.

The state House approves legislation that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. The Senate bill locks in the amount of the award at the 2015-2016 level. Instead of an automatic increase when tuition goes up, TOPS payments would need legislative approval to be increased. Amite Representative John Bel Edwards supports Senator Jack Donahue’s bill…:
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The Senate has approved the legislation but they must vote again on technical changes made on the House side.

The Senate Finance Committee approves a bill that would increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes 64 cents which is 32 cents higher than what the House agreed to. The panel also agreed to increase the tax on cigars and vaping products which the bill’s author, Bogalusa Representative Harold Ritchie, supports. House Ways and Means Chairman Joel Robideaux has said the lower chamber may not go along with a proposal to increase the cigarette tax further.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering an electronic version of hunting and fishing licenses for purchase. Scott Carwile has more…:
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A “major announcement” from Governor Bobby Jindal, in regards to the 2016 presidential race, will happen in New Orleans on June 24th. Speculation is that Jindal will announce his decision on whether or not he will run for the Republican presidential nomination. A recent CNN poll shows Jindal polling at just one-percent.

Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Steve Gleason Act, which would make speech generating devices and other technology more accessible for patients with ALS and other diseases, is one step closer to passage after advancing from a US House committee. Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Clare Durrett says everyone is optimistic the measure will make it to President Obama’s desk…

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The legislation awaits a vote of the full House.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering electronic hunting and fishing licenses that can be both saved on a portable device or printed from home. Director of Licensing Michelle Rayburn says to purchase the electronic version of the license, go to the department’s website and select the e-license option under license and permits…

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Rayburn says the traditional waterproof license is still available.

The Senate Finance Committee approves a bill that would increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes 64 cents which is 32 cents higher than what the House agreed to. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Governor Bobby Jindal will make a “major announcement” regarding the 2016 presidential race on June 24th in New Orleans. It’s expected Jindal will announce his intentions for the Republican presidential nomination. The GOP field is crowded as nine candidates have already entered the race.

The state House advances a Senate bill that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. The Senate must now vote on technical changes made on the House side. The measure does face a veto threat from Governor Bobby Jindal, who opposes major changes to the TOPS program. But Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody says TOPS is in trouble without the bill…

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The bill locks in the amount of the TOPS award at the 2015-2016 level and legislative approval would be needed for any increase.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Candida Rebello, registered dietitian and one of the lead authors of the study, says they found Appethyl affects the “reward system” which is what cravings are all about. She says it’s a safe food made from spinach that decreases desire for hunger and salt and makes you feel more full…

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In the study, 60 overweight participants who were given Appethyl all felt more satisfied, had a reduced feeling of hunger, and had less desire for savory foods.

The state House approves a Senate bill that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. Supporters say this will help sustain the program which is becoming more and more expensive. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody…

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The Senate must now vote on technical changes made on the House side.

After receiving unanimous Senate approval, the Steve Gleason Act has passed the US House Ways and Means Committee. The measure would make speech generating devices and other technology more accessible for patients with ALS and other diseases. Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Clare Durrett says this legislation will reverse changes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services implemented last year…

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Durrett is confident the measure will clear the full House.

Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Candida Rebello, registered dietitian and one of the lead authors of the study, says the supplement Appethyl activates mechanisms that help you to control your appetite…

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Rebello says they found Appethyl affects the “reward system” which is what cravings are all about.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering electronic versions of hunting and fishing licenses that can be saved on a portable device or printed from home. Director of Licensing Michelle Rayburn says those who prefer the traditional waterproof license can still purchase one by visiting any license vendor or calling their toll-free number…

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Those purchasing their license through the department’s website can pay with credit card or check.

The state House approves legislation that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. Instead of an automatic increase when tuition goes up, TOPS payments would need legislative approval to be increased. Amite Representative John Bel Edwards supports Senator Jack Donahue’s bill…

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The Senate bill locks in the amount of the award at the 2015-2016 level. The Senate must vote again on technical changes made to the bill on the House side.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering hunting and fishing licenses in an electronic form that can be both saved on a portable device or printed from home. Director of Licensing Michelle Rayburn says this new option went on sale June first, creating an easier way for people to get or renew their license…

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Rayburn says the traditional waterproof license can still be purchased.

After receiving Senate approval, the Steve Gleason Act has passed the US House Ways and Means Committee. The measure would make speech generating devices and other technology more accessible for patients with ALS and other diseases so they can live more independent lives. Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Clare Durrett says Medicare changes last year created the necessity for this legislation…

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She says the measure would help not only ALS patients, but patients who suffer any sort of paralysis where they can’t use their physical being to communicate. The legislation now heads to the full House for a vote.