LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says the elimination of a tax break in the GOP tax reform bills could be disastrous to collegiate athletics. LSU and many other schools require donations to purchase tickets, and Alleva is concerned those donations will go away, if fans can no longer claim 80-percent of the donation as a tax deduction….:
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Alleva says LSU receives about 50-million dollars from this revenue stream as reportedly 45-thousand football season tickets require a donation to the school.

According to a recent survey, Louisianans are researching butt implants more than any other plastic surgery procedure. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Oren Tessler says having a bigger behind is the latest trend, especially with celebrities:
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According to The Advocate, sources familiar with the announcement by the Governor later this afternoon say a newly formed technology company will be relocating to New Orleans that would bring about 2,000 new tech jobs. Governor Edwards is set to announce details this afternoon at 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. His office described it as “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.”

A new phone app has been created to help you keep tabs on how elected officials vote on various issues…:
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The Edwards Administration says Attorney General Jeff Landry is off base in saying that Medicaid expansion is worsening the state’s opioid epidemic. Landry asserts that hundreds of thousands of new prescriptions have been provided in the past year at almost no cost, which has exacerbated the crisis. L-D-H Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzollo..:
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Tuozzollo also says over the past year, there’s been a 40% decrease in the amount of opioids per prescription.

We’re now exactly 2 years from the next gubernatorial election in Louisiana. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Landry, along with fellow Republicans Congressmen Garret Graves and Steve Scalise as well as U.S. Senator John Kennedy are taking a look at running against Democratic Governor Edwards..:
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After a 33-10 victory over Arkansas, LSU is back in the AP Top 25 with the Tigers coming in at No. 21. Quarterback Danny Etling threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns, both to DJ Chark. The Alexandria native says their preparation going into the game paid off…:
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LSU faces Tennessee Saturday in Knoxville. The Vols are 0-6 in the league and have fired Head Coach Butch Jones.

Governor John Bel Edwards is set to make a major economic development announcement this afternoon. In a release, the news was called “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.” It gave no other information other than location and time, 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Two years from this week, Louisianans will cast their vote for its next governor…:
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Complete domination. That’s the best way you can describe the Saints 47-10 beat down of the Bills yesterday. Quarterback Drew Brees on the team’s seventh straight victory…:
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State Police say the driver of a tractor in Vacherie has died after being run over by a train. They say 62-year-old Mathew Alexander III was towing a 34 foot sugar cane hopper in St. James Parish, when he drove around crossing arms with red flashing lights that were down. It was directly into the path of a Union Pacific train, Alexander was hit and died at the scene.

An app available for download stating today aims to help voters keep an eye on what their politicians are doing, in an unbiased way. Vote-Smart-dot-org National Director Walker McKusick says OnPoint gives you up to date information on what elected officials have said about various issues….:
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Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll be making one of the most significant economic development announcement’s in Louisiana history this afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Governor John Bel Edwards is set to make a major economic development announcement this afternoon. In a release, the news was called “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.” It gave no other information other than location and time, 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The State Department of Health is saying that Attorney General Jeff Landry is not speaking truth in blaming Medicaid Expansion on fueling the opioid epidemic. L-D-H Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzollo says there is solid data that shows the state has been successful at limiting painkiller prescriptions…:
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He says Medicaid expansion has also helped thousands get treatment for addiction to painkillers.

A new phone app has been created to help you keep tabs on how elected officials vote on various issues. Jeff Palermo has more about OnPoint:
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This week, two years from now, voters will cast their ballots for Louisiana’s next governor. Governor Edwards says he intends to run again, so Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says expect GOP leaders to keep attacking the governor on various issues…:
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The Edwards administration disputes the claim by Attorney General Jeff Landry that the expansion of the Medicaid program has helped fuel the opioid crisis. The state health department says there are fewer pain killers on the streets in the last year. L-D-H Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzollo…:
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Landry asserts new prescriptions put free addictive drugs on the street, but Tuozzollo says nothing could be further from the truth.

The Saints dominated the Bills Sunday, 47-10, and New Orleans has now won 7 in a row after a game that saw the black and gold post 298 yards rushing, and setting a club record by scoring 6 rushing touchdowns. Even Quarterback Drew Brees ran for a TD…:
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Up next, the Saints host Washington this Sunday.

A new phone app called OnPoint can help you keep an eye on politicians at nearly every level of government. Vote-Smart-dot-org National Director Walker McKusick says they have culled information on over 40-thousand politicians, including those in Louisiana. He says the OnPoint app makes it easy to identify those in your area…:
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He says Vote Smart provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll be making ONE OF the most significant economic development announcement in Louisiana history this afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Today is Veterans Day, and ceremonies and parades are taking place throughout the state this weekend. State Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Joey Strickland says Veterans Day is always special in Louisiana because of its strong military history…:
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He says the best thing you can do today to honor the military, is to say thank you to a Veteran.

LSU has an 11am kickoff today in Tiger Stadium, and even though Arkansas has struggled lately, Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says the Razorbacks will come into Death Valley believing they can win…:
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LSU still has a chance to win 10 games this season. It would be the first time since the 2013 season they’ve reached double digits in wins.

The state Department of Health announces new data shows there are fewer opioids being prescribed since Medicaid expansion began in July 2016. This comes amid recent claims by Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry that the better access to healthcare is fueling the opioid crisis. But in a release from the Governor’s Office, the Board of Pharmacy says there was a 2 percent reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions from the year before Medicaid expansion to the year after.

There’s a new program in Louisiana which aims to grow the workforce by educating adults who don’t have a high school diploma. Jason Beard is the senior manager for Educational Testing Service. He says the program is called WorkReady-the letter U…:
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It’s estimated 600,000 adults in Louisiana didn’t graduate high school.

State Police say they are investigating an officer involved shooting out of Terrebonne Parish in which a subject was killed. They say early investigations revealed deputies with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Department were responding to a domestic dispute, and when they arrived they encountered a man who was armed and had barricaded himself inside. At some point, the man was shot by deputies and died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

An F-15 flyover over Tiger Stadium, to coincide with Veterans Day, will take place as originally scheduled despite being canceled the day before. The planes are expected to fly north to south over Tiger Stadium just as the National Anthem is ending before the 11am kickoff between LSU and Arkansas. The last time the Tigers played in Death Valley in the morning was 2011.

Early voting for the November 18th election ends at 6pm today. On the ballot is a race for state treasurer, and a historic mayoral election in New Orleans.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, supports the the Senate’s GOP tax plan. He says the proposed legislation would help families and help businesses grow by cutting taxes and simplifying the tax code….:
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He says a family of four would see a tax cut of over 14-hundred-dollars.

A long time coach and referee in Jefferson Parish has been arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Today is the final day to early vote for the November 18th election. Parish registrar of voters’ offices and other locations are available to accept ballots until 6pm.

Today is Veterans Day and there are many events taking place throughout the state to honor the men and women who have served or are serving our country. State Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Joey Strickland says the best way the public can honor a veteran is by saying thanks…:
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This morning in Tiger Stadium, The Chair of Honor will be unveiled for the first time to fans attending LSU’s game against Arkansas. The seat, located on the ground level in the north endzone, serves as a tribute to tribute to prisoners of war and soldiers who are missing in action. The “Chair of Honor” will be a permanent fixture in Tiger Stadium, be guarded during games and remain empty.

Louisiana’s Senior U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says the Senate’s Tax Reform plan will grow the economy and cut personal income taxes…:
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A pilot was killed when a small plane crashed in Rapides Parish, according to the Sheriff’s Office. They said the single-engine private aircraft was found in thick brush near Alexandria. Further details, including the name of the pilot or where he was going, have not been released. The FAA is investigating the crash.