NOPD says the bodies of a mother and her two young children were found in a vehicle this morning in New Orleans East in an apparent murder-suicide. Superintendent Michael Harrison says they were looking for 25-year-old Michelle McCullum and her kids ages 5 and 3 as when a concerned family member contacted police…:
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He says, in a tragic ending, officers found all three shot dead inside the vehicle.

The bill by Houma Representative Lenar Whitney which would ban abortions based on sex selection overwhelmingly passed on the House Floor today. There was debate over some of the semantics of the bill but in the end lawmakers considered this pro-life legislation which would further protect lives of unborn children. The vote was 84-2 and the bill heads to the Senate.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office says a substitute teacher and youth umpire is under arrest for allegedly using his position to get girls to send him naked pictures and they are still looking for victims. Lt. Bill Davis says 26-year-old Christopher Kerr of Bossier City is charged with producing and possessing child porn….:
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He says Kerr was using social media to commit the crimes with young teenage victims. They know there are more juveniles involved and they are encouraging parents to talk with their kids who could have come in contact with Kerr.

Retired Army Lieutenant General Russel Honore says he’s still considering a run for governor this year. Honore, who gained a lot of fans for his no nonsense approach following Hurricane Katrina, says even though it’s late in the game, raising money for a campaign would be no problem…
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Honore says if decides to run, he would do so under “No Party” and announce before the fourth of July.

A 25-year-old New Orleans woman and her two young children are reportedly dead in an apparent murder-suicide. State Police and NOPD issued an alert this morning asking for assistance in locating Michelle McCullum and her kids ages 5 and 3 as family members reported the mother left her Treme home and had indicated she was feeling suicidal. Reports indicate cops found the three inside a vehicle deceased shortly after the alert went out.

The latest Southern Media and Opinion Research Poll shows likely Louisiana voters approve of the bills the House has passed to fill the state’s 1.6 billion dollar budget deficit. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says the budget situation comes down to one thing for residents…:
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He says 67 percent of respondents want to see the state raise revenue.

The state house approves a bill that would let some motorists get an inspection sticker every five years. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Louisiana residents are reminded Friday is the deadline to file their state income tax returns. Through Louisiana File Online taxpayers can file a return, make a payment and upload scanned receipts and other supporting documentation. Visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/fileonline.

A recent Southern Media and Opinion Research poll shows that voters approve of a series of revenue generating bills the House passed to cover state’s $1.6 billion budget deficit. Scott Carwile reports…

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State Police say an unrestrained teen was killed and another teen injured in a single vehicle accident in Vernon Parish. They say 15-year-old Acadia Sanders of Leesville lost control of her pickup truck, exited the roadway, and struck a large tree. Sanders was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger, 18-year-old Jon Stuckey of Leesville, was restrained and received moderate injuries. He was transported to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

Retired Army Lieutenant General Russel Honore, who gained fame with his no-nonsense approach to relief efforts in post-Katrina New Orleans, says he’s considering a run for Governor. On the Jim Engster Show, Honore says the only reason he wouldn’t run is if another one of the candidates ended up mounting a serious challenge to US Senator David Vitter…

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Honore says if he does decide to run, he would do so under “No Party” and make an announcement before July 4th.

The state House approves Stonewall Rep. Richard Burford’s bill that would let some motorists get an inspection sticker every five years. Opponents of the measure say inspectors would lose revenue if this passes. But Lafayette Representative Nancy Landry says the five year sticker would be $50 so inspectors aren’t going to lose any money, they are just going to get it at different time intervals…

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The vote was 58-33 and the measure now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

A bill that would ban someone from getting an abortion based on sex selection is scheduled for debate on the House Floor today. Michelle Southern reports…

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In a unanimous vote, the state House passed New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno’s bill that would ban hospitals from billing rape victims for their medical exams. The measure would permit health care providers to submit a claim to the victim’s insurance company for payment, but the victim would not be required to pay any share of the costs. The legislation now goes to the Senate for consideration.

A recent Southern Media and Opinion Research poll shows that 67-percent of respondents want to see the state raise revenue from several different sources to deal with the budget crisis. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says says this survey shows the House is on the right track in dealing with the budget…

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The legislature is currently dealing with a $1.6 billion budget shortfall.

The state house advances a bill that would let some motorists get an inspection sticker every five years. Stonewall Rep. Richard Burford says his bill would only apply to vehicles 7 years old or less. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton opposed the measure saying there are many businesses who rely on the revenue the inspection stickers generate…

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Currently the brake tags are $10 a year and the five year sticker would be $50.

A Southern Media and Opinion Research poll finds that voters approve of what the state House has done when it comes to dealing with Louisiana’s one-point-six billion dollar budget deficit. The House has approved a package of bills that raises revenue from several different sources, and Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says 67-percent of the respondents agree with that approach…
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The poll also indicates that only 17-percent of voters would be okay with the budget balanced through deep cuts in funding.

Retired Army Lieutentant General Russel Honore says he’s still considering a run for governor this year. Honore, who gained a lot of fans for his no nonsense approach following Hurricane Katrina, says even though it’s late in the game, raising money for a campaign would be no problem…
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Honore says if decides to run, he would do so under “No Party” and announce befor the fourth of July.

The state House approves a bill that would allow some motorists to receive a brake tag every five years, instead of current law, which is ever year or every two years. The measure passed on a 58-33 vote, Lafayette Representative Nancy Landy voted in favor…
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The measure, which heads to the senate, would only apply to vehicles seven years old or less, and a five-year sticker would also not be allowed in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas, because of air pollution problems.

On the House floor today, lawmakers are scheduled to vote on whether sex selection abortions should be banned in Louisiana. Supporters say it’s a big social problem in Asian countries and that don’t want to see that practice brought to this state. But Pro-choice activist Shivana Jorawar says it’s not happening in any widespread fashion in the United States…
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The bill passed out of a House committee unanimously.

A bill that would ban someone from getting an abortion based on sex selection is scheduled for debate on the House floor today. Louisiana Right to Life says the use of abortion as a means of sex selection is a major social problem in a number of Asian countries where male children are widely preferred over females. Shivana Jorawar is a pro-choice and gender equality activist and she calls this measure a rouse to confuse people into passing something that is bad for women.;…

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The House convenes at 9 AM

The full House has approved legislation that will reduce the maximum penalty for those who are convicted multiple times for simple marijuana possession. Under the bill, a person convicted three times for having a small amount of pot, faces a maximum sentence of eight years, instead of 20 which is current law. The senate will debate the measure next.

Retired Army Lieutenent General Russel Honore, who became nationally known for his efforts following Hurricane Katrina, says he’s seriously considering a run for governor. Honore doesn’t think the current front-runner in the race, Republican Senator David Vitter, is the right man to lead Louisiana. He says the state is in bad shape and needs the right person…

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Honore made the comments on the Jim Engster Show.

Have you gotten your state income taxes done yet. Tomorrow is the deadline for filing 2014 Louisiana individual income tax returns. The state department of revenue recommends that you electronicly file.

Supporters and opponents of Common Core have come together on legislation that puts a process in place that could lead to new public school education standards. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann, an outspoken critic of Common Core, says the compromise legislation, which was approved by the House Education committee Wednesday, allows for more public input in developing academic standards…:
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The plan calls for BESE to approve new education standards in March 2016, but the next governor could reject them. Some members of the public expressed issues with the plan…:
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The Governor’s office says they don’t like the veto mechanism and also have concerns that BESE would set up a standard’s commission filled with Common Core Supporters.

In a narrow vote, the state Senate advances an equal pay bill to the House. According to recent Census data, Louisiana has the largest gender pay gap in the nation. The bill also lays out a course of legal action if a worker is not paid the some as another doing the same job. Opponents say this would set businesses up for hoards of litigation but New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson says this bill is about shrinking the gender pay gap, not promoting lawsuits…:
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The bill passed the Senate on a 21-16 vote.

The state house approves a bill that would let some motorists get an inspection sticker every five years. Currently the brake tags are $10 a year and drivers can get either a one or two year sticker. Stonewall Rep. Richard Burford says his bill would only apply to vehicles 7 years old or less. Lafayette Representative Nancy Landry voted in favor…:
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Opponents say this would hurt brake tag business. The vote was 58-33 and the measure now heads to the Senate.