Congressman Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish is out of surgery after he was shot in the hip while at practice for the Congressional baseball game. Scalise’s office says the House Majority Whip is in good spirits. He was one of five individuals taken to the hospital after a gunman opened fire at a park in Alexandria, Virginia. FBI Special Agent in Charge Tim Slater could not say if the shooter had a political agenda..
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Media outlets identify the shooter as a 66-year-old man from Illinois.

A suspect is dead as a result of another officer-involved shooting in Baton Rouge. State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says the deadly encounter began when Baton Rouge Police conducted a traffic stop just before midnight….
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The suspect’s identification has not been released.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is asking residents to register now for disaster food stamps in case a hurricane or catastrophic flooding hits our state….
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That’s Kim Matherne with DCFS, who says you can pre-register at d-c-f-s-dot-la-dot-gov or call 1-888-LA-HELP-U.

Omaha is gearing up for an influx of LSU fans as the Tigers are heading to the College World Series for an 18th time in program history. Visit Omaha spokesperson Tracie McPherson says a new activity to enjoy for visitors is the Baseball Hall of Fame at the CenturyLink Center…
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LSU will play Florida State on Saturday night.

Louisiana is one of 30 states seeing a decline in gas prices. Halen Doughty has more…

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Tiger fans are getting ready to make the trip back to Omaha as LSU will face Florida State on Saturday night in the College World Series. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Lawmakers are working towards a budget agreement, as the House Appropriations Committee approves a $28 billion spending plan for next fiscal year. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Although increasing slightly nationally, gas prices are dropping in 30 states and Louisiana is one of those seeing a decline in prices at the pump. That’s according to AAA spokesperson Don Redman, who says prices are slightly lower than at this time last year.

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The statewide average of $2.14 a gallon is well below the forecast for June of $2.40 a gallon. Redman says how low it will go is hard to predict. He says we’re seeing higher demand like we typically do for summer, but refineries have kept up with the demand.

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Redman says he expects the statewide average to remain above $2 a gallon throughout the summer. He says the price of gas is about 20 cents cheaper in Louisiana than the national average. He says they’re already seeing drivers take advantage of lower prices at the pump.

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The city of Omaha is excited LSU is back in the College World Series. Tracie McPherson with Visit Omaha says they always enjoy when Tiger fans visit because the Purple and Gold Nation love a good party. She says there is a speakeasy where fans can experience a unique time.

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The Tigers will face Florida State on Saturday at 7pm. McPherson says there are a variety of different craft breweries in walking distance to TD Ameritrade Park.  She says even though Louisiana is known for food, they can get a taste of some world-renowned Omaha steaks.

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McPherson says while waiting for the first pitch, fans can tailgate at Baseball Village. She says a new activity to enjoy is the Baseball Hall of Fame at the CenturyLink Center.

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The Department of Children and Family Services encourages Louisiana residents to pre-register for disaster food stamps in preparation for hurricane season. Kim Matherne with DCFS says pre-registering gets your information in the system and makes things move smoother following a disaster.

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Matherne says the DSNAP program offers assistance to people who need help purchasing groceries after a disaster. She says when pre-registering, families will need the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers of all household members. She says workers will ask for more information at the DSNAP site in the event of a hurricane.

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Matherne says in the event of a disaster, people should go to the DSNAP site in their parish, which will be listed on the DCFS website. She says people can pre-register at dcfs.la.gov or call 1-888-LA-HELP-U. She says there are some people who do not need to register.

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The House Appropriations Committee has approved a 28-billion dollar budget plan that spends more than what they proposed in the regular session, but still less than what the Senate and governor wanted. The new proposal represents 98.94 percent of the state income forecast that would be spent. Chairman Cameron Henry…:

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Henry says there has been a lot said and written in the media about the House not willing to compromise, and he hopes this proposal shows that is not the case. But he says he’s not holding his breath that the upper chamber or the administration will negotiate…:

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But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says that $100 million dollars being held back is money the state might need in the mid-year that they wouldn’t be able to spend. He says the responsible way to deal with the budget is to appropriate the dollars that are available…:

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Dardenne says they want to see all of the money appropriated, but the administration will let agencies know to hold back money in case of a midyear shortfall…:

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Under the latest proposal, $100 million would be left on the table as opposed to $206 million. The full House will debate the spending plan Wednesday.

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Thirty-two-year-old running back Adrian Peterson says he’s ready to catch passes in the Saints offense. Peterson caught 241 passes during his 10 seasons in Minnesota and doesn’t know why people say he can’t be a pass catching running back….

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Peterson has nearly 12-hundred rushing yards during his Hall of Fame career and he’s looking forward to playing with a Hall of Fame quarterback in Drew Brees this season….

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Peterson and running back Mark Ingram are on the field during the team’s minicamp this week. Fans are also getting a chance to see third-round pick Alvin Kamara from Tennessee. Payton says he likes what he’s seen from Kamara….

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Lawmakers are back at the state capitol trying to iron out a budget for next fiscal year. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne went before the House Appropriations Committee and said he doesn’t understand why they didn’t support the Senate’s spending plan, which would not lead to cuts in many areas, like public colleges…
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But Covington Representative John Schroder says needs and wants are not relevant, but this is about what the state can afford…:
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A budget must be approved before the special session ends, which is June 19th. The spending plan will be discussed on the House floor Wednesday.

The chair of the House Democratic caucus, Minden Representative Gene Reynolds, hopes lawmakers are able to get more accomplished in the special session than what they they did in the regular session…:
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Reynolds is hopeful more Democrats or moderate Republicans can get seats on the two money committees to help end the gridlock.

Governor John Bel Edwards signs three bills designed to stop the growing opioid epidemic. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The House Appropriations Committee has begun budget discussions in the special session, and the panel still plans to save some money for next fiscal year in case there’s a mid year shortfall. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says there is huge chance 100% of the estimated dollars won’t be there…
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But the governor’s office says under the House plan higher ed wouldn’t be fully funded and other difficult cuts would be made.

After lawmakers failed to pass a budget or tax reform bills in the fiscal session, some blame the Republican-dominated money committees. Minden Representative Gene Reynolds says the House is about 60 percent Republican and 40 percent Democrat, and they’d like to see more balanced representation in Appropriations and Ways and Means…:
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He hopes lawmakers can get more accomplished in the special session.

59-year-old Elvis Graham of Baton Rouge turned himself into authorities today on a second-degree murder charge in the death of 52-year-old Vinell Eisley…
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That’s Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola, who says the fatal stabbing happened near downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday night.

LSU is back in the College World Series for an 18th time in program history. Jeff Palermo has more from their senior shortstop…:
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House Appropriations began discussing a 28-billion dollar budget proposal today, and once again it’s the committee’s plan to hold back $206 million dollars in spending to avoid a midyear shortfall. But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says if all of the money isn’t appropriated, it won’t be available in the event of a shortfall…:
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But Covington Representative John Schroder says needs and wants are not relevant, but this is about what the state can afford…:
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Legislators must pass a budget before the special session ends, which is June 19th. The spending plan will be discussed on the House floor on Wednesday.

Nothing was done in the regular session to implement tax reform, and Democrats blame the Republican-dominated House Appropriations and Ways and Means Committees. Michelle Southern has more…
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A Shreveport man is in serious condition after he was shot while driving on Interstate 20 this morning . Shreveport Police Corporal Marcus Hines says another vehicle on the roadway shot multiple rounds into a car driven by 23-year-old Perdarius Marshall…:
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Hines says detectives are still searching for a suspect.

Lawmakers are back at the state capitol trying to iron out a budget for next fiscal year. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne went before the House Appropriations Committee this morning and told House members he doesn’t understand why they didn’t support the Senate’s spending plan, which would not lead to cuts in many areas, like public colleges…
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Meanwhile, the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus would like to see changes when it comes to who sits on the House Appropriations and Ways and Means committees. Minden Representative Gene Reynolds says more moderate Republicans on those two panels could change some voting patterns….
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Reynolds is upset the regular session did not result in a budget or tax reform.

Investigators say a 59-year-old Baton Rouge man fatally stabbed another man with a broken beer bottle after a verbal argument. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola says Elvis Graham turned himself into authorities today in connection with the death of 52-year-old Vinell Easley…
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Coppola says the homicide took place near downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday night.

Twenty-three-year-old Perdarius Marshall of Shreveport in serious condition after he was shot while driving on Interstate 20 near the Common Street overpass this morning. Shreveport police corporal Marcus Hines says detectives are still searching for a shooter and a motive…
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Hines says Marshall suffered a gunshot wound to the midsection.