President Trump is calling for tariffs on steel and aluminum. Jeff Palermo finds out how that would affect the Louisiana economy.

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Jefferson Parish Representative Kirk Talbot has filed a bill for the regular session, that would let voters decide in October if internet fantasy sports betting should be legal in Louisiana. The issue dates back to a 1991 attorney general opinion concluding that fantasy draft games done over the phone were illegal and by expansion, now includes websites such as Draft Kings and Fan Duel. Talbot argues this proposition would not expand mainstream gambling…

Cut 10 (10) “above board.”

The Manship School at LSU has created a game that lets taxpayers put forward their own plan on how to address the billion dollar fiscal cliff. “Solve The Budget” presents players with a list of budget items that can be cut or funded, and tax proposals that can be adopted to rejected to close the budget gap. Manship Dean Jerry Cepos says Budgetary issues are not easy to digest, just ask the legislators from the recent failed special session, but Cepos says the game will help players understand the big ticket budget issues.

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Work anxiety is causing sleepless nights and are taking a heavy toll on employees. According to new research from Accountemps, 44-percent lose sleep over work Spokesperson Carrie Lewis says The study identified 50-percent of respondents are overwhelmed with work and the amount of hours devoted to their job.Lewis says unfortunately, many employees are afraid to bring this issue up with their boss…

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Louisiana Legislators are rolling the dice  to legalize online fantasy sports betting in Louisiana. Kelley Ray has more.

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Work anxiety is causing sleepless nights and are taking a heavy toll on employees. According to new research from Accountemps, 44-percent lose sleep over work due to a number of factors including overwhelming workloads, looming business problems and strained co-worker relationships. Spokesperson Carrie Lewis says Generation “Z” is more than likely to lie awake at night…

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The Louisiana State Police are reporting the arrest of assistant Tallulah police chief Jimmy Guy. Guy was arrested on charges of encouraging child delinquency and malfeasance in office. State police say they were contacted in February about a complaint. They started an investigation and Guy has been charged. Bond is set at 5750.00 dollars.

The Manship School at LSU has created a game that lets taxpayers put forward their own plan on how to address the billion dollar fiscal cliff. “Solve The Budget” presents players with a list of budget items that can be cut or funded, and tax proposals that can be adopted to rejected to close the budget gap. Manship Dean Jerry Cepos is encouraging everyone to hop online and give it a try.

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A bill will be presented during the regular session to place a proposition on the October ballot to legalize online fantasy sports betting in Louisiana. Kelley Ray has more.

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The Manship School at LSU is letting Louisianans take a crack at solving the fiscal cliff with an online game. Matt Doyle has more.

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President Trump is calling for tariffs on steel and aluminum. Jeff Palermo finds out how that would affect the Louisiana economy.

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Work anxiety is causing sleepless nights and are taking a heavy toll on employees. According to new research from Accountemps, 44-percent lose sleep over work due to a number of factors including overwhelming workloads, looming business problems and strained co-worker relationships. Spokesperson Carrie Lewis says Generation “Z” is more than likely to lie awake at night…

Cut 4  (05) “with information.” 

The study identified 50-percent of respondents are overwhelmed with work and the amount of hours devoted to their job, which cause them sleepless nights. Lewis says unfortunately, many employees are afraid to bring this issue up with their boss…

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Another 20-percent identified strained relationships with their co-workers. Lewis says this can lead to lower job satisfaction and higher turnover for the employer. She encourages employees to talk with their boss to try to solve the problem between you and your co-workers…

Cut 6 (07)  “at work.”

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The Manship School at LSU has created a game that lets taxpayers put forward their own plan on how to address the billion dollar fiscal cliff. “Solve The Budget” presents players with a list of budget items that can be cut or funded, and tax proposals that can be adopted to rejected to close the budget gap. Manship Dean Jerry Cepos is encouraging everyone to hop online and give it a try.

Cut 7 (11)  “legislators do.”

Budgetary issues are not easy to digest, just ask the legislators from the recent failed special session, but Cepos says the game will help players understand the big ticket budget issues.

Cut 8 (10) “key subjects.”

Early results from the first 1700 people to play are mixed, with only Medicaid reform and some tax proposals receiving a noticeable level of support. Cepos says last year, support for one category stood out.

Cut 9 (06)  “in education.”

The website is solvethebudget.com

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Jefferson Parish Representative Kirk Talbot has filed a bill for the regular session, that would let voters decide in October if internet fantasy sports betting should be legal in Louisiana. The issue dates back to a 1991 attorney general opinion concluding that fantasy draft games done over the phone were illegal and by expansion, now includes websites such as Draft Kings and Fan Duel. Talbot argues this proposition would not expand mainstream gambling…

Cut 10 (10) “above board.”

Currently, there is a clause on the Draft Kings website that says quote, “Legal residents of the Excluded States are eligible to open and maintain accounts on the Website for use only in games that do not offer prizes”. Talbot says it’s time to allow Louisiana players to participate so they can win cash prizes…

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Opponents might say they don’t want another mode of gambling to come to Louisiana, but Talbot says legalizing online sports betting would provide the state with another source of revenue…

Now that the special session concluded without a solution to fill a one-billion-dollar budget shortfall in July, TOPS funding could be cut by 80-percent. With nearly 48-thousand TOPS students. Higher Education Commissioner Joe Rallo says many parents can’t afford to send their kids to college without some financial help. Those college prospects are looking elsewhere to get their education…

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With the special legislative session being a memory for some and a nightmare for others, lawmakers are looking ahead to the regular session that starts Monday. The question is how the legislature will react to a highly fractured body after the recent blood-bath. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes is suffering the effects of a brutal special session that she also fears will bleed over to the regular session.

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Livingston Parish deputies have charged 27-year-old Chad Horsley with a hate crime. The Denham Springs man is accused of targeting a Muslim owned convenience store, while impersonating an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says after being confronted with evidence, Horsley cooperated and admitted he picked that store for a reason.

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The Tallulah Assistant Police Chief has found himself on the wrong side of the law. 50-year-old Jimmy Guy was arrested by state police after receiving a complaint involving him in encouraging child delinquency and malfeasance in office. Guy was arrested and booked in the Madison Parish jail. Bond was set at 57-hundred-dollars…

Governor John Bel Edwards has hinted at calling another special session at the end of the regular session to continue to find a way to cover the loss of one-billion-dollars. Higher Education Commissioner Joe Rallo says legislators have to consider funding both TOPS and higher education. One can’t go without the other…

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Even with the state facing a billion dollar shortfall, Louisiana will receive an additional 300-million dollars in state tax revenues, due to changes made as a result of the federal tax overhaul. Edwards says even with the extra revenue deep cuts will be needed and there will be more urgency to raise revenue in a special session…

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With the special legislative session being a memory for some and a nightmare for others, lawmakers are looking ahead to the regular session starting Monday. How will the legislature react to a highly fractured body after the recent blood-bath? Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey is afraid things went too far…

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Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan has filed a bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and sets up a way to tax the sale of cannabis. Baton Rouge and New Orleans recently approved ordinances that decreased the penalties when possessing small amounts of marijuana. Jordan says making it legal statewide is the next obvious step…

Cut 30 (10)  “it underground.”

So what happens now that the legislature wasn’t able to come to any agreement on solving the fiscal cliff? Governor John Bel Edwards doubts legislators can pass a budget for next fiscal year in the regular session, so another special session is likely, But Republican House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry is optimistic they can pass a budget in the regular session, because the state can do more to reduce its spending.

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Higher Education Commissioner Joe Rallo is concerned if funding for Higher Education and TOPS is wiped out, it will hurt more than just the students, their families and faculty. It could cripple the state’s economy…

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Livingston Parish deputies have charged 27-year-old Chad Horsley with a hate crime. The Denham Springs man is accused of targeting a Muslim owned convenience store, while impersonating an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy. He allegedly caused thousands of dollars of damage by attempting to steal the store’s ATM machine. Sheriff Jason Ard says Horsley also accused the owner of engaging in illegal activities.

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Four people are in custody in connection with the murders of Reagan Day and Dustin Hartline. The victims were found in a submerged car near the East Pearl River Boat Launch on Highway 90. Jason Landry, Brittney Savell and Steven Olivieri all of Slidell and Derrion Lemoine of Lacombe are charged with two counts of first degree murder. Sheriff Randy Smith is holding a news conference tomorrow at 10am.

Lawmakers are barely able to deal with the effects of a special session hangover let alone prep for the regular session. Jim Shannon

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With a special session failure to address the fiscal cliff, TOPS funding could be cut by 80-percent, and higher ed could see substantial funding reductions. Higher Education Commissioner Joe Rallo says legislators will need to consider funding both, because One can’t go without the other…

Cut 8 (10) “faculty members.”

So what happens now that the legislature wasn’t able to come to any agreement on solving the fiscal cliff? Governor John Bel Edwards doubts legislators can pass a budget for next fiscal year in the regular session, so another special session is likely, But Republican House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry is optimistic they can pass a budget in the regular session, because the state can do more to reduce its spending.

Cut 11 (12) “south Louisiana.”

The strange case of an ATM theft in Livingston Parish has resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old Chad Horsley on charges of hate crimes, simple criminal damage, criminal mischief, and false impersonation of a peace officer. Horsley is accused of impersonating an East Baton Rouge Parish Officer, and damaging a Muslim owned convenience store’s ATM. Police say Horsley admitted to targeting the store because of its perceived Muslim ownership. He is accused of causing 4,000 dollars in damage to the store, and is being held on a 56,000 dollar bond.

Parents and students alike are worried how they can afford higher education since TOPS funding may be cut back.  Jeff Palermo has more…

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With the special legislative session being a memory for some and a nightmare for others, lawmakers are looking ahead to the regular session that starts Monday. The question is how the legislature will react to a highly fractured body after the recent blood-bath. Representative Barry Ivey.

Kenner Representative Julie stokes also is suffering the effects of a brutal special session that she also fears will bleed over to the regular session.

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St. Tammany Parish detectives have arrested four people in connection with the murders of Raegan Day and Dustin Hartline. A Sheriff’s office facebook post says all individuals directly involved in the murders are in custody. However, the investigation is ongoing and other arrests are possible.

Yesterday St. Tammany Sheriff’s officials located a 2011 Chevrolet Camero with Day and Hartline inside, two friends reported them missing in the Pearl River area since Feb. 15.

The investigation into their disappearance led detectives to the East Pearl River Boat Launch, where the vehicle was located under water.

Louisiana drivers are getting a bit of a break with falling gas prices over the last few weeks. The statewide average for regular unleaded gas is $2.33 a gallon, but Triple A’s Don Redman drivers aren’t concerned as long as gas stays below $2.75 a gallon, which will translate to a lot of traveling this year…

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St. Tammany Parish detectives have arrested four people in connection with the murders of Raegan Day and Dustin Hartline. A Sheriff’s office facebook post says all individuals directly involved in the murders are in custody. However, the investigation is ongoing and other arrests are possible.

Yesterday St. Tammany Sheriff’s officials located a 2011 Chevrolet Camero with Day and Hartline inside, two friends reported them missing in the Pearl River area since Feb. 15.

The investigation into their disappearance led detectives to the East Pearl River Boat Launch, where the vehicle was located under water.

Louisiana drivers are getting a bit of a break with falling gas prices over the last few weeks. Triple A’s Don Redman says statewide average for regular unleaded gas is $2.33 a gallon…Earlier this year, the projection was for $3.00 a gallon.

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With the special legislative session over, lawmakers are looking ahead to the regular session that starts Monday. The question is how the legislature will react to a highly fractured body after the recent blood-bath. Representative Barry Ivey says he can’t see any scenario during the upcoming session that passes a budget.

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Now that the special session concluded without a solution to fill a one-billion-dollar budget shortfall in July, TOPS funding could be cut by 80-percent. Higher Education Commissioner Joe Rallo says many parents can’t afford to send their kids to college without some financial help. Those college prospects are looking elsewhere to get their education…

Cut 7 (11)  “students leaving.”

Leaders from both sides are pointing fingers after the special session crashed and burned after 15 days of failed negotiations, leaving the state with no certain path to solving the one billion dollar fiscal cliff. Republicans are blaming Governor Edwards and the Democrats for not being flexible in negotiations’.

But Edwards is placing the blame on House Speaker Taylor Barras.

Edwards says the House and Barras failed to provide a long term solution to Louisiana’s fiscal situation…

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Political analyst Clancy Dubos says legislators spent a lot of taxpayer money for very little return.

DuBos says the legislative gridlock could hurt some lawmakers chances at re-election….

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Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan is seeking to introduce a bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana and set up a way to tax the sale of cannabis. Baton Rouge and New Orleans recently approved ordinances that decrease the penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. He says making it legal statewide is the next obvious step…

Cut 9 (10)  “it underground.”

Louisiana drivers are getting a bit of a break with falling gas prices over the last few weeks. The statewide average for regular unleaded gas is $2.33 a gallon, but Triple A’s Don Redman says don’t get too comfortable with these lower prices as we move into the warmer months…

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