Both the business community and the film industry are hot happy with what came out of the legislative session. Here’s Jeff Palermo with more…
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The flood waters from the Red River have receded somewhat, but local officials say the battle is still not over in some Shreveport and Bossier neighborhoods. Sandbags are in place, but some of those have begun to leak. The water is down about a foot, but it’s still above flood stage right now.
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Governor Bobby Jindal says it was a very successful legislative session, since lawmakers passed a balanced budget. Jindal says he’s proud of the work done on K-12 education reform, including a School Voucher Program that will ultimately be a big help for students and their parents who really need it…
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In the wake of the arrest of two day care workers following the death of a 22-month old child, the State Department of Education is posting a list of unlicensed day care centers on their website, to help avoid tragedies in the future. The infant died in the care of a Baton Rouge day care center operator, who had her license revoked.
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That’s State Superintendent of Education John White.

The legislative session is now complete, and Governor Bobby Jindal says he’s glad for what he’s been able to accomplish in the legislature with a balanced budget. The governor does say that he is disappointed that he was unable to repeal the state’s income tax…
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State lawmakers approved a two-and-half billion dollars in tax increases on businesses over the the next five years, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says one of those bills will reduce the inventory tax credit. He says that’s something Louisiana shoppers will notice…
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With the recent arrest of two day care workers following the death of a baby on their watch, State Superintendent of Education John White says they’ve created an online registry, that comprises 16 individuals whose licenses have been revoked like this particular center. White says local law enforcement and school superintendents are being notified…
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White says he will also recommend to BESE to increase funding so that low-income families can afford licensed day care centers.

LSU Head Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri has announced that left handed sophmore Jared Poche will start in the College World Series game one against TCU. If the Tigers win that game, they will face the winner of the Vanderbilt–Cal State-Fullerton game on Tuesday night. Tomorrow afternoon’s game will be at 2pm on ESPN.

There’s not much to regret according to Governor Bobby Jindal with what he’s been able to accomplish in the legislature for this past session. Jindal expressed steps were made in the right direction. As far as the things the governor could NOT accomplish, Jindal says we should hear all about them…
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As far as the Louisiana Film industry is concerned, most involved are not too pleased with the legislative move to place a cap on film tax credits at 180-million dollars. Many local movie industry insiders understood the state budget crisis, but Patrick Mulhearn, Executive Director of Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge says that legislation will slow down movie production…
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In response to the death of an infant in the care of an unlicensed day care operation, the state releases a list of illegal childcare center operators…
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“Not fun” are the words from Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, after his eight-day trial to determine if he mentally competent to maintain control of his teams. Argument from his recently estranged daughter Renee and her children. He says after watching the body language of Judge Kern Reese, Benson is confident he will prevail .

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says he’s not happy with lawmakers approving a two-and-half billion dollars in tax increases on businesses over the next five years on the final day of the legislative session. One of those bills reduces the inventory tax credit businesses receive and Waguespack says that’s something shoppers will notice
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The last member of the Angola 3 who has been in solitary for the shooting death of a prison guard will be staying in prison at least a little longer. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals continued the blockage of the release of Albert Woodfox, until the appeal from Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is considered further. The case has an “expedited” status, which means his release could happen in a few weeks.
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The State Department of Education is taking a pro-active approach in responding to the death of a 22 month old child in a day care center, that had its license revoked. The new online registry comprises 16 individuals whose licenses were revoked from 10 different parishes. State Superintendent of Education John White says local law enforcement and school superintendents are being notified…
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If you have any input for the Department of Transportation to alleviate the traffic gridlock on the I-10 corridor, the deadline for taking the Baton Rouge area survey is Monday. DOTD Spokesman Rodney Mallet says once the survey is completed, the next step is to have a public hearing….
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On the I-10 Mississippi River Bridge, the daily vehicle count is up over 100 thousand.

With his final legislative session as governor complete, Governor Bobby Jindal says he has few regrets with what he’s been able to accomplish in the legislature; saying he is pleased they presented a balance budget. The governor does say that he is disappointed that he was unable to repeal the state’s income tax…
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Meanwhile, Celtic Studios’ Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn says they hope Governor Bobby Jindal vetoes the legislation that places a 180-million dollar cap on the film industry tax credit, which he says will slow the industry growth. Mulhearn also says the legislation also creates confusion on which credits the state will honor….
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In the wake of the arrest of two day care workers in the death of a 22-month old child, the state department of education is now posting a list of unlicensed day care centers on their website. State Superintendent of Education John White wants to make sure this tragic incident – in a center that had its license revoked – never happens again….
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The deadline for Baton Rouge area residents to take the online I-10 corridor improvement study is Monday. Spokesman Rodney Mallet saysas the traffic continues to increase, the survey will help them come up with ideas to help alleviate traffic gridlock…
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He says over 12 thousand people have taken the online survey so far.

Governor Bobby Jindal says he has few regrets with what he’s been able to accomplish in the legislature in the session that ended yesterday. He says they were steps in the right direction made. As far as the things the governor could NOT accomplish, Jindal says we should hear about those…
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And then, there’s Louisiana Film industry who is not too pleased with the legislative move to place a cap on film tax credits at 180-million dollars. Many local movie industry insiders say that will slow down movie production…
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That’s Patrick Mulhearn, Executive Director of the Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge.
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In response to the death of an infant in the care of an unlicensed day care operation, the state releases a list of illegal childcare center operators…
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It now appears that one of the Louisiana Guardsmen killed in a training mission helicopter crash off the coast of Florida, will be allowed to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Secretary of the Army John McHugh says he approved the exception to the burial of 26 year-old Thomas Florich, who was originally denied because he was officially listed as inactive.

The business community and the film industry are hot happy with what came out of the legislative session…

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The Army has granted an exception that will allow Louisiana National Guard Staff Sgt. Thomas Florich to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Florich was killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Florida in March, along with ten other servicemen. The Army originally denied the family’s request for burial at Arlington because Florich was not listed as “active duty” at the time of the crash. Secretary of the Army John McHugh says there was compelling justification to grant the exception.

After the death of a 22-month old child in the care of two unlicensed day care workers, the state department of education is now posting a list of unlicensed day care centers on its website. Education Superintendent John White says he will also recommend to BESE to increase funding so that low-income families can afford licensed day care centers…

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You can find the list at www-dot-louisianabelieves-dot-com under “early childhood”.

The department of transportation is reminding Baton Rouge area residents the deadline to take the online I-10 Corridor Improvement Study is this Monday. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says more than 12-thousand people have taken the online survey…

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Mallett says once the survey is completed, the next step is to have a public hearing that will present ideas on I-10 corridor improvements.

After the arrest of two day care workers in the death of a 22-month old child, the state Department of Education is now posting a list of unlicensed day care centers on its website. Education Superintendent John White says local law enforcement and school superintendents are being notified of the underground day cares in their area…

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The registry lists 16 individuals whose licenses were revoked from 10 different parishes.

Governor Bobby Jindal says he has few regrets with what he’s been able to accomplish in the legislature now that his final legislative session as governor is complete. Jindal says he’s proud of the work done on K-12 education reform. He says the School Voucher Program has proven to be very successful statewide and hopes more students will be able to take advantage of the program…

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The governor does say that he is disappointed that he was unable to repeal the state’s income tax.

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says on the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers approved two-and-half billion dollars in tax increases on businesses over the the next five years. Legislators approved the tax increases and a roll back of tax credits in order to prevent big cuts to higher education and health care. But Waguespack wishes lawmakers would have taken a different route to fund those areas…

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One of the bills reduces the inventory tax credit businesses receive and Waguespack says that’s something the public will notice.

Sophomore left-hander Jared Poche has been tapped as the starting pitcher for LSU as they open College World Series play Sunday against TCU.

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says lawmakers approved two-and-half billion dollars in tax increases on businesses over the the next five years on the final day of the legislative session. One of the bills reduces the inventory tax credit businesses receive and Waguespack says that’s something the public will notice…

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Legislators approved the tax increases and a roll back of tax credits in order to prevent big cuts to higher education and health care.

With his final legislative session as governor complete, Governor Bobby Jindal says he has few regrets with what he’s been able to accomplish in the legislature. The governor does say that he is disappointed that he was unable to repeal the state’s income tax…

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Jindal says if he got everything he asked for during a legislative session, then he didn’t ask for enough.

In the wake of the arrest of two day care workers in the death of a 22-month old child, the state department of education is now posting on its website a list of unlicensed day care centers. The infant died in the care of a Baton Rouge day care center operator who had her license revoked. State Superintendent of Education John White wants to make sure this tragic incident never happens again….

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The registry lists 16 individuals whose licenses were revoked from 10 different parishes.

The Red River is predicted to crest at 38 feet late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Jonathan Brazzell, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says there are several roads closed due to flooding in the area and more could be closed as the crest nears. He says it will take a while for the water to drain out…

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Brazzell says it’s estimated that about 100 homes are at risk of flooding in the Alexandria area.

Lawmakers approved the SAVE tax credit, which is needed to prevent Governor Bobby Jindal from vetoing revenue generating bills, in the final hours of the legislative session. During the debate of the SAVE credit, there was plenty of criticism of the legislation directed towards Jindal. But the governor doesn’t take any of those remarks personally…

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The governor calls this a very successful session.

State lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s cigarette tax by 50-cents. If not vetoed, the tax will go to 86-cents beginning July first. Revenue raised from the higher cigarette tax will go towards Medicaid funding. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton was one of the lawmakers who voted in favor of the tax increase ….

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The measure passed the House on a 75-29 vote.

The Red River has crested in the Shreveport area and now it’s moving toward Alexandria. Michelle Southern has more…

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says a Calcasieu Correctional Center trusty was captured after walking away from a work detail yesterday in Lake Charles. They say 20-year-old Alfonso Ross was on litter detail when he decided to walk away. Ross was found less than an hour later hiding in a parking garage. He now faces an additional charge of simple escape.