The hospital treating Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish issued a statement late Wednesday indicating he remains in critical condition and will require additional operations. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the attack on Scalise and others at a congressional baseball game practice is going too far…:
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There’s been reports of congressional leaders receiving threats following the attack, suggesting that more may follow.

Land along Louisiana’s coastline is sinking 50 percent faster than was estimated, according to a new study out of Tulane. Lead researcher, Tor Tornqvist, says they developed a map to determine how rapidly it’s going underwater and where…:
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He hopes the map will be used by policymakers who are making decisions about restoring Louisiana’s coast.

The St. Tammany Parish coroner doesn’t think a new law to limit first time opioid prescriptions will address the epidemic as much as we hoped.
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The Louisiana House backed a $28 billion operating budget that would use every dollar forecast to be available for spending. The plan will be heard in the Senate finance committee today.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish was critically injured when he was shot by a gunman this morning while practicing for a charity baseball game. The Hospital says Scalise remains in critical condition, after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the hip.

Members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation are reacting to the shooting of Congressman Scalise. Michelle Southern has that…
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Legislators have taken a significant step towards ending the budget impasse and the special session. On a 56-44 vote, the House has approved a budget that allocates 100-percent of the available money. A large contingent of House Republicans like Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala wanted to withold at least 100-million dollars, because the state constantly has midyear revenue shortfalls.

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But New Orleans Representative Walt Leger says if the state doesn’t allocate all of the available dollars, cuts will occur to areas when the fiscal year begins in July to areas of the budget that do not need to be slashed.

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The 28-billion dollar budget proposal will be heard in the Senate finance committee on Thursday, and it has the support of Governor John Bel Edwards.

The hospital treating House Majority Whip Steve Scalise tweeted that he remains in critical condition. President Trump confirmed this morning the shooter has died as a result of his injuries. St. Landry Parish Congressman Clay Higgins says that’s just fine with him. He’s thankful the security detail responded so quickly.

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President Trump commends the work of the Alexandria Police Department for rushing to the baseball field where Scalise and others were shot this morning. Mr. Trump says it’s important to remember during difficult times that we are best when united.

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The shooter has been identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois.

The Department of Transportation announces plans to widen I-10 in both directions from Highland Road in Baton Rouge to LA 73. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the $72 million project is funded through a combination of state and federal funds. But he says this is onetime money from a FASTLANE grant.

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Construction is expected to begin early next year.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cites a man for harassing fishermen after 56-year-old Dean Bullara of Opelouses argued with another man over a public fishing hole on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Sabine Parish. Officials say after a heated argument, the other man, 48-year-old Donald Johnson of Deridder, pulled a gun on Bullara. Bullara has been cited for harassing a fisherman, and Johnson is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm.

New Orleans Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is recovering from a gunshot wound to the hip, as he underwent surgery this morning. Scalise was shot at the practice for the Congressional Baseball Game in Alexandria, Va. Rayville Congressman Ralph Abraham says it’s a sad day in America that we’ve gotten to this point of hate…:
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President Donald Trump says he has offered full and complete support to the Scalise family…:
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The shooter, who is dead, has been identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois.

Cops in Westwego say two men are under arrest amid allegations they killed their friend with wrestling moves while they were all drunk. 45-year-old Steven Knight died from blunt force trauma.

State Police say a Baton Rouge Police officer shot and killed a passenger who allegedly got out of a vehicle during a traffic stop with a gun. Trooper Bryan Lee says troopers are gathering witness statements, and the investigation is ongoing…:
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The deceased is identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier.

The Department of Transportation announces plans to widen I-10 from Highland Road to LA 73 in the Baton Rouge area. Jeff Palermo has more:
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President Donald Trump spoke following the congressional baseball practice shooting outside of Washington which left multiple people injured, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish. Mr. Trump commended the actions of the first responders…:
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The president confirmed the gunman, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois, has died. St. Landry Parish Congressman Clay Higgins says that’s just fine with him and he wishes his colleague a full and speedy recovery…:
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Scalise was shot in the hip and is currently recovering from surgery in stable condition.

The full House has taken up the $28 billion spending plan approved by the Appropriations Committee which spends more than what they proposed in the regular session, but still less than what the Senate and governor wanted. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says they want to see all of the money appropriated, but also let agencies know to hold back money in case of a midyear shortfall…:
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The bill is by Representative Cameron Henry of Metairie, but is being carried by the Vice Chair of Appropriations as Henry is on his way to Washington to visit injured Congressman Scalise who is a good friend.

Louisiana’s Congressional delegation is reacting to the shooting this morning outside Washington that injured several including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish. Senator John Kennedy…:
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The shooter has been identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois, and the president confirmed the man is dead. Scalise is recovering from a gunshot wound to the hip and is in stable condition.

State Police is investigating a deadly shooting involving cops in Baton Rouge that claimed the life of suspect. Trooper Bryan Lee says the incident took place late last night during a traffic stop…:
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The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier, died at the scene.

The price at the pump has been slowing going down in Louisiana. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular stands at $2.14. AAA attributes the national price drop to an unexpected buildup of crude oil, an increase in gasoline stocks and a drop in demand. Fuel Analyst Don Redman says drivers are taking advantage…:
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Redman says he expects the statewide average to remain above $2 a gallon throughout the summer.

With hurricane season underway, the Department of Children and Family Services is encouraging Louisiana residents to pre-register for disaster food stamps. Spokeswoman Kim Matherne…:
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She says people can pre-register at dcfs.la.gov.

The office of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has issued a statement on the Louisiana Congressman’s condition following this morning’s mass shooting outside Washington. It says Scalise was shot in the hip and is currently undergoing surgery in stable condition. The suspected gunman has been described as a middle aged white male and police say he is in custody. The shooting happened at the Republican congressional baseball team’s early morning practice.

The full House is set to debate the spending plan approved by the Appropriations Committee which spends more than the original bill, but still less than what the Governor wants. Chairman Cameron Henry says he hopes their version of HB1 shows that the House GOP is willing to negotiate, but he doesn’t expect the same from the other side…:
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The governor says the House’s idea to withhold money from the budget in case of a shortfall is not a responsible approach.

The Department of Transportation announces a contractor has been selected for the I-10 widening project in East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes. They say James Construction Group, llc. will widen the interstate from four to six lanes east of Highland Rd. to LA 73, with Construction slated to begin in early 2018.

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:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statement in response to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana being shot in Alexandria, Virginia early this morning. Edwards says it appears to be an outrageous, cowardly attack on one of our own. Many Congressmen were reportedly also hurt in the mass shooting. President Donald Trump tweeted Scalise was badly injured, but will fully recover. We’re told the shooter is in custody.

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a 28-billion dollar budget plan that now leaves $100 million on the table, as opposed to $206 million. But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the responsible way to deal with the budget is to appropriate the dollars that are available…:
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But committee chairman Cameron Henry says he hopes this proposal shows the House is willing to negotiate with the governor and Senate.

Louisiana is one of 30 states seeing a decline in gas prices…:
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It’s hurricane season and one of the ways you can prepare is to pre-register for disaster food stamps. DCFS spokeswoman Kim Matherne says this gets your basic info in the system, but workers will ask for more information at the DSNAP site in the event of a hurricane…:
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BREAKING: Multiple news outlets are reporting that several members of Congress were shot in a suburban area of Washington D.C., including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana. Reports indicate it happened at the Republican congressional baseball team’s early morning practice. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

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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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. The full House is expected to vote on the budget today.

LSU fans are packing today ahead of a big trip to Omaha to watch the Tigers compete in the College World Series. Tracie McPherson with Visit Omaha says Louisiana is known for its great food, but fans should get a taste of some world-renowned Omaha steaks…:
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Louisiana is one of 30 states seeing a decline in gas prices. AAA Spokesman Don Redman says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is about $2.14. He says refineries are staying in line with demand…:
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He expects the statewide average to remain above $2 a gallon throughout the summer.

State Police say their investigators looking into a deadly officer involved shooting in which a Baton Police Department cop shot and killed a passenger who exited a vehicle with a gun during a traffic stop. This is an active investigation.