Senate leaders have proposed a way for cuts not to occur if the fiscal cliff arrives without a sales bill passing in this third special session. Jeff Palermo has more

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A Slidell couple is in jail facing multiple charges for drugs and dog fighting following an investigation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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US Senator John Kennedy has attached an amendment to an appropriations bill to keep taxpayer money from going towards first-class airline tickets for federal employees. Kennedy says there’s only two reasons why a federal worker should receive a taxpayer funded first-class ticket….

cut 9 (10)  “…abused”

The Senator says a federal audit found that federal employees have been misusing allowable upgrades to ride first class in 56-percent of cases. He says in a recent three-year period an extra one-million dollars in taxpayer money went to unnecessary first class tickets…

Cut 10 (05) “…will do”

In a report released last March, EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt allegedly spent 105-thousand dollars on first class flights in his first year on the job. Kennedy says if his amendment makes it through Congress, even agency heads will not be able to fly first class unless there’s a legitimate medical or security reason…

Cut 11 (12) “…priviledge”

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A four star quarterback from Alabama announced on Twitter he plans on attending LSU. Peter Parrish’s verbal commitment gives the Tigers 14 commitments for their 2019 class. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Parrish can run a speedy 4.5 in the 40 and scouts say he’s improving as a passer

Cut 12 (09)   “…offered him.”

LSU has four quarterbacks competing to be the starter in 2018 and Moran says they have more signal callers on their way for a position that’s given the Tigers problems over the last decade

Cut 13 (12) “…the position” 

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After a week of difficult negotiations the House has approved legislation that sets Louisiana’s sales tax rate at 4.45 percent through mid-2025. That  would be enough revenue to prevent cuts to higher education and the TOPS scholarship program next fiscal year. Baton Rouge Representative Paula Davis had this message before the critical vote

Cut 14 (12)  “constitutents.”

Since the first special session in February, lawmakers have struggled to figure out a way to renew part of an expiring one-cent sales tax. Democrats  pushed for half-a-cent renewal, while in this session Republicans sought four-tenths of a cent. They eventually comprised at .45 percent. Davis congratulates the two sides for coming together

Cut 15 (11) “…their services.”

The measure needed 70 votes to pass and it got 74. It brought a sigh of relief to lawmakers who have been trying to solve the fiscal cliff

Cut 16  (07) “…applause.”

A group called Emerge Louisiana says they have successfully trained 22 women who plan to run for political office and they will graduate from their program on Saturday. Becca Dill has more…

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Louisiana’s Republican Delegation in Washington DC says the Farm Bill approved by the House protects farmers and improves the food stamp program. Michael Farrar has the story…

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Although average gas prices in Louisiana are lower this week than they were last, the current average is still forty-nine cents higher than this time last year.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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An organization dedicated to preparing Democratic women for the challenge of running for office will hold its inaugural graduation this weekend.  The Emerge Louisiana event will  honor 22 class members who completed 70 hours of in-depth candidate training.  Executive Director Melanie Oubre, says the program has a history of favorable outcomes for graduates in other states…

Cut 4  (08) “…a 70% win rate.”

Oubre says woman can look forward to learning many important factors of running for office.

Cut 5  (09)  “…in their campaign.”

In addition to the classes that take place in the program, Oubre says participants can expect to have a supportive community from Emerge Louisiana in the time beyond graduation.

Cut 6 (09) “…and the national level.”

Oubre says that two women in this graduating class have already announced they will be on ballots this fall and she says others will soon be announcing their candidacy for elections happening in 2019.

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Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham calls the passage of the Farm Bill in the US House a great days for America’s farmers. Abraham, who is the only member of Louisiana’s delegation on the agriculture committee, says it help farmers recover from natural disasters…

Cut 7 (06)  “…one more time.”

Abraham says the legislation heading to the Senate also requires able-body adults to either work or participate in a job training program for 20 hours per week in order remain eligible for food stamps. The Republican from  Richland Parish says job training is guaranteed in the bill….

Cut 8 (12)  “…this training”

Abraham says the House version of the Farm Bill also has provisions in it to help Louisiana dairy farmers. He says its an industry that has seen a sharp decline over the last decade as they’ve had trouble competing against the big dairy producers in Wisconsin…

Cut 9 (11)  “…sometime”

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Although average gas prices in Louisiana are lower this week than they were last, the current average is still forty-nine cents higher than this time last year.  AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redmond says soon those prices may be on the rise again.

Cut 10 (13)   “…going back up.”

How much could the price be increasing?  Redmond says the prices may be influenced by several factors.

Cut 11 (11) “…such as Russia.”

Redmond says this time of the year does prove to put gas in high demand, and this year may very well see extreme masses of travelers hitting the roadways.

Cut 12 (09) “…to be a record-breaker.”

Some reports indicate OPEC could be looking at an increase in production which would likely help ease the global crude prices.

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The House failed to pass a proposal to renew half a cent of an expiring one cent sales tax, as a way to generate revenue to avoid cuts to state services.  The measure received sixty votes, but it needs seventy in order to receive passage and head to the Senate.  LAPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the governor and Democrats want the half-a-penny renewal, while Republicans would prefer four-tenths….

Cut 13 (07)  “…in to the foreseeable future.” 

Alford says much of the dispute comes down to the goal of downsizing the government.

A video of Mike the Tiger has been spread across the web in recent days and has led his caretakers to set expectations on how visitors should interact with our beloved tiger.

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The US Supreme Court ruled today that state can go after online retailers for sales taxes on purchases made by consumers. Jeff Palermo ahs the story…

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Louisiana no longer leads the nation for its incarceration rate. Governor John Bel Edwards says that unwanted distinction goes to Oklahoma…

cut 9 (11)  “…incarceration rate”

According to the latest data made public by the Advocate Newspaper,  Oklahoma incarcerates 719 people per 100-thousand residents, while Louisiana is at 712 inmates per 100-thousand citizens. When running for office, Edwards promised to reduce the state’s prison population and last year the legislature approved 10 criminal justice reform bills to jump-start the process.

Cut 10 (03) “…better direction.”

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A U-S Supreme Court ruling issued today gives states the authority to collect sales taxes on online purchases. Previously, Louisiana and other states couldn’t collect taxes on items bought from a warehouse or store that didn’t have a physical presence in their state. Global Tax Consultant Jason DeCuir says today’s ruling changes those rules

Cut 11 (11) “…taxes”

DeCuir says Louisiana will collect more tax revenue, but there’s not a firm timeline on when that will happen.

Cut 12 (13)   “…sales tax.”

The potential of Louisiana receiving more tax revenue in the future from online sales has worked its way into the debate at the state capitol as  lawmakers debate sales tax bills that would be used to close a budget deficit that hits on July 1st. But Decuir says additional online sales taxes are still months away

Cut 13 (07) “…couple of weeks” 

There are over two thousand nursing programs throughout the United States, but only one can be ranked number one.  Kevin Barnhart tells us who.

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The curtain call of the crawfish season is approaching. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The curtain call of crawfish season is approaching throughout the state of Louisiana.  David Savoy with the Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association says there is still activity with harvesting at this time, but most of the crawfish may not be finding their way into boiling pots this year.

cut 9 (07)  “…for next year.”

This season got off to a late start due to the cold weather the state received this past winter.  Savoy says things are starting to slow down a bit with the production of crawfish.

Cut 10 (07) “…losing their water”

For those that may have noticed smaller than normal mudbugs this year, it was because the harvesting began a little early in the developmental process of the crawfish.

Cut 11 (12) “…pretty darn good.”

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A House committee heard testimony on tax bills during the first full day of the latest special session, but took no votes. That frustrated at least one lawmaker, Jackson Representative Kenny Havard, who has authored a bill to renew a portion of the one-cent sales tax that expires June 30th

Cut 12 (05)   “…thank you.”

Havard’s legislation would generate 507-million dollars and prevent cuts to college campuses, TOPS and public safety programs. Some Republicans would prefer to renew less than half of a penny, but Havard says if the state is going to raise taxes after July 1st, he’d rather raise enough, so no cuts are made…

Cut 13 (05) “…at us.” 

Meanwhile in House Appropriations, panel members questioned Louisiana Health Department’s budget which Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala has grown 56-percent over a 10-year period

Cut 14 (05)  “control this.”

Many Republicans say the governor’s decision to expand the Medicaid program in 2016 is costing the state way too much money. But state Health Secretary Rebekah Gee says Medicaid has led to better health care for the state’s working poor, which is a cost savings

Cut 15 (07) “….too late.”

The state health department is not slated for any cuts next fiscal year.

Cut 16  (12) “…their services are.”

Video games can be a fun pass time, but now the World Health Organization says that compulsively playing video games qualifies as a new mental health condition.  Kevin Barnhart has more.

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On the opening day of the third special session, Governor Edwards tells legislators  to break free of the partisan gridlock as the state approaches the fiscal cliff.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The House Ways and Means Committee will begin discussing today the tax bills that have been filed in this third special session. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The issue of immigration is a hot button topic across the nation, and now US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie has weighed in on the issue, saying he stands with President Trump.

Cut 4  (09) “….every other country does.”

Much of the focus as of late has been on the separation of children from their parents at the border.  Scalise says that the issue boils down to bad policy from previously enacted laws.

Cut 5  (12)  “…go back home.”

The congressman says it’s time to reevaluate the policies in place and not let politics get in the way.

Cut 6 (13) “…let’s go get that done.”

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Video games can be a fun pass time, but now the World Health Organization says that compulsively playing video games qualifies as a new mental health condition.  It’s a move that some critics warn may risk stigmatizing its young players.  LSU Health New Orleans Clinical Psychologist Michelle Moore says there needs to be clear cut criteria defined prior to labeling someone with this new mental illness.

Cut 7 (11)  “…label to someone.”

The U.N. health agency said that classifying “Gaming Disorder” as a separate condition will serve a public health purpose for countries to be better prepared to identify the issue.  Moore asks how much is too much.

Cut 8 (10)  “…cell phone addiction.”

The clinical psychologist goes on to say that if video games are interfering with portions of someone’s life, it can be considered to be a serious issue.

Cut 9 (09)  “…it is problematic.”

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The third special session of the year is underway, and Governor John Bel Edwards addressed both chambers saying it’s time to break free of the partisan gridlock as the state approaches the fiscal cliff on June 30^th.

Cut 10 (11)   “…simply inexcusable.”

While the governor did express understanding with aggravation within the chambers, he relayed that the citizens are even more so than they are.

Cut 11 (11) “…must come now.”

Edwards says he believes that a solution can be reached in the allotted 10 days for the session, and says now is the time to come together on a compromise so that the people of Louisiana come out as winners in the new fiscal year.

Cut 12 (09) “…for it”

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The House Ways and Means Committee meets today to discuss the various tax bills that would raise revenue to prevent or soften proposed cuts to state services. New Iberia Representative Terry Landry has authored the legislation Governor Edwards supports. Landry’s measure would renew a half-cent of an expiring one-cent sales tax and the Democrat says there’s also public support behind his legislation

Cut 13 (08)  “I’ve got” 

Landry says renewing a half-penny of an expiring one-cent sales tax would generate 500-million dollars and that would be enough to fully fund TOPS, higher education, the department of corrections and the food stamp program. He says his bill is the best solution to the fiscal cliff…

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry hopes the third special session is the charm for legislators to solve the fiscal cliff. Don Molino has the story…

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They are often used to treat pain, but now, Dr. Bob Zura from LSU Health New Orleans says it looks like opioids may very well be contributing to an elevated risk of bone fractures.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Last week’s announcement of the 2.3 million dollar return through the Unclaimed Property Program has gotten more people interested in the program’s potential returns. State Treasurer John Schroder says the recent claim has generated a lot of excitement and the calls keep coming in.

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Treasurer Schroder has always touted the Unclaimed Property Program, but public interest was heightened once the claim was released to the media.

Cut 10 (06) “was claimed”

Schroder says whatever is not returned to Louisiana citizens are spent in the state’s general fund.

Cut 11 (11) “return it”

Louisiana has 858-million dollars of unclaimed money, so Schroder advises every resident to visit www.LAtreasury.com and see if you are owed any money.

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A Denham Springs couple is looking at 35 years in prison following two different traffic stops on Interstate 10 in Calcasieu Parish.  State Police Sergeant James Anderson says during the stops, a total of 25 illegal aliens were discovered in large S-U-Vs.

Cut 12 (09)   “…for 25 people.”

Troopers arrested 32 year old Stephanie Harris and 38 year old Nicholas Harris, in what Anderson says appears to be a case of human trafficking.

Cut 13 (09) “…what this appears to be.” 

US Border patrol has taken custody of the illegal aliens and placed the juveniles into protective custody as the investigation is ongoing.  Anderson recounts what happened on that fateful night.

Cut 14 (11)  “on one of the vehicles.”

Each were charged with improper lane use, human trafficking, and human trafficking of a juvenile.  Bond for each was set at $376,000.

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The third special session of the year starts today, and lawmakers only have ten days to work out a deal to generate revenue to avoid steeps cuts to TOPS and other services. Matt Doyle has more.

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Eyes across the state are on the kick off of the third special session as we may soon know a definitive sales tax plan.  Kevin Barnhart has the story:

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The number of people employed in Louisiana has reached its second highest level ever. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The third special session of the year kicks off today, with some legislators expected to go to battle for the last time this year over the state’s persistent budget issues under the specter of deep cuts to TOPS and other state services. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says passing the half penny sales tax renewal will be the focus, because it fully funds the government.

Cut 4  (11) “right now.”

The half-cent sales tax came just 7 votes short of passage on the last night of the previous session, but 20 Republican legislators in the House are at odds with plan, and would prefer a third penny and 126 million dollars in across the board cuts. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Robert Johnson says Democrats won’t let that happen.

Cut 5  (08)  “the board.”

The Governor signed the legislative budget that fully funds healthcare, but unless more revenue is generated would require 648 million in cuts to other sectors. Johnson says after a hard fought battle to get the bipartisan budget, suggestions by Appropriation Chairman Cameron Henry that money be shuffled out of healthcare and state worker raises will not be entertained.

Cut 6 (11) “revenue measures.”

Freshman Republican Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello, one of the 20 House Republicans who voted against the half penny, but for the third penny, says the state can get by without the higher tax.

Cut 7 (11)  “to be”

Muscarello, whose district includes Southeastern, says he’s open to a revenue deal that fully funds higher education, but says he’s warry about spending increases in other sectors.

Cut 8 (10)  “state agencies.”

If the legislature manages to pass a revenue bill, it will likely be a short term deal lasting at most 6 years. That means half a decade from now, the whole process will likely start again. Dardenne says he’s disappointed that it came down to another sales tax, instead of permanent structural tax reform.

Cut 9 (09)  “years ahead.”

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Eyes across the state are on the kick off of the third special session.  Governor John Bel Edwards was 7 votes away from closing in on his wishes to renew a half-cent sales tax in the most recent special session, so now the attention has been turned toward legislators whose votes can tip the scales to approving a definitive tax plan.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are many factors that play into the lawmakers’ decisions.

Cut 10 (10)   “…do for them.”

Pinsonat says that even though the discussion has been focused on renewing a sales tax that is either a third of a penny or a half of a penny, there may be discussion of an amount somewhere in between the two amounts.

Cut 11 (10) “…cutting the budget”

The analyst seems fairly optimistic that a solution will be met in the third special session, but says it’s always a possibility that more stalling could occur.

Cut 12 (07) “…rest of the year.”

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Two high schoolers from Lake Charles want to bring delivery services to stadiums so that hot dog comes right to you in the stands. The idea from Malik Ellis and Alex Brown of LaGrange High School won the SEED Center Business Pitch Competition this year. SEED Center Business Incubator Executive Director Adrian Wallace saw the pitch.

Cut 13 (10)  “energetic” 

The potential app is called “Runner Eats” and would function similarly to Waitr.

Wallace says the key to their success was a highly developed business plan that would put many of the contestants on the businesses competition show Shark Tank to shame.

Father’s Day is this weekend and the National Retail Federation is expecting near record spending in honor of the holiday to the tune of $15.3 billion.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Louisiana could feel the burn from an escalating trade dispute with China, but proponents say a message needs to be sent. Connor Ferrill has the story.

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The US Senate approves legislation to honor former Saints standout and ALS advocate Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal which is the highest honor a citizen can receive from Congress. Senator Bill Cassidy, one of the bill’s sponsors, speaks about his experience meeting Steve…

 cut 9 (13)  “feel inspired”

Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and he quickly became an inspiration for those living with the fatal disease. Cassidy says Gleason’s ‘No White Flags’ message has resulted in millions of dollars being raised to fight the disease…

Cut 10 (08) “cure for ALS”

Cassidy says Gleason has motivated others by his spirit even though ALS has robbed him of his ability to walk and speak…

Cut 11 (10) “all Americans”

The legislation now heads to the House seeking approval.

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Louisiana could feel the pinch as President Donald Trump issued a new round of tariffs today on China, worth 40 to 55 billion dollars in new penalties, and the Chinese responded with a threat of 50 billion in retaliatory tariffs. The escalating trade dispute could damage the Bayou State economy that relies on shipping, but US Congressman Steve Scalise says the People’s Republic needs to be pushed to trade fairly.

Cut 12 (08)   “afford it”

Scalise says despite some of the tough talk, the Trump administration is not looking for a dire escalation of the ongoing trade dispute.

Cut 13 (12) “do it.” 

Outside of politics, Scalise returned the diamond Thursday to mark the one year anniversary of the shooting that nearly killed him. Scalise recorded the first out in the Congressional baseball game by fielding a ground ball…

Cut 14 (11)  “to do”

The Jefferson parish Republican is reportedly being considered for Speaker of the House.

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June 15^th marks the beginning of open enrollment for the state’s Medicaid program known as Healthy Louisiana. Enrollment Services Manager Rebecca Harris says during this time window the over 1.5 million Louisiana residents on Medicaid have the opportunity to explore the five different coverage plans.

Cut 15 (06) “….care without cost.”

Harris says that there is an additional way of comparing plans as this year the program is introducing a smartphone app that allows it’s users to compare plans in the palm of their hand.

Cut 16  (12) “…their services are.”

The app is available for both Apple and Android devices. Open enrollment ends July 31^st.

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The search is on for the man with a missing finger that was found in a St. Tammany turtle. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Former Governor Bobby Jindal’s Commissioner of Administration is coming out in support of the half cent sales tax renewal. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The turtle was discovered in west St. Tammany Parish.

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Two Arkansas men who plead guilty to aggravated animal cruelty charges for slitting a dog’s throat and posting the video on Snapchat avoid jail time in Morehouse Parish. Judge Carl Sharp gave Boots Stanley and Stevan Sadler a suspended three-year prison sentence. Executive Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana Jeff Dorson can’t believe they are not going to jail..

 cut 9 (11)  “cruelty statutes”

Stanley and Sadler will be on three years probation and must perform 480 hours of community service and pay a five-thousand dollar fine.

The maximum sentence for is 10 years in prison and a fine of 25,000 dollars for the charge they were facing. Dorson says the remarkably lenient sentence was judicial malpractice…

Cut 10 (08) “wrong profession”

Dorson says community service is a slap on the wrist compared to the suffering inflicted on that dog…

Cut 11 (06) “means nothing”

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Former Jindal Administration staffers are calling on the House to pass the half cent sales tax renewal that would fully fund state government, and avoid cuts to programs like TOPS. Former Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater says failing to pass the revenue bill would harm the most vulnerable people in the state.

Cut 12 (08)   “afford it”

Rainwater coauthored an editorial with former Jindal Revenue Secretary Tim Barfield coming out in support of the half cent sales tax renewal.

Many legislators have credited the current fiscal crisis to fiscal mismanagement during the Jindal years, where one time money was often used to fill budget holes, and deep cuts were enacted on higher education. Rainwater says both Jindal and Edwards’ administrations failed to get the legislature to bite on long term tax reform that would end the cycle of fiscal cliffs.

Cut 13 (12) “do it.” 

Some have criticized the former Commissioner’s for coming out in support for the half cent sales tax renewal, considering the Jindal Administration’s fiscal legacy and support for wide tax cuts. Rainwater isn’t buying it.

Cut 14 (11)  “to do”

Without additional revenue, TOPS would see a thirty percent cut, along with deep reductions in higher ed and other state services.

House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry is looking at shuffling some budget money around to fill the TOPS gap. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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40 million dollars in federal money is being sent to the state to help more parents pay for childcare. Connor Ferrill has more.

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Taylor recommends consulting with your pediatrician for advice at to see what the best disciplinary actions are for your child.

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The feds are pumping 40 million dollars into the state’s Childcare Assistance Program, that helps working and middle class parents pay for child care services. That means 4,000 more families will get help finding a safe environment for their pre-kindergarten age children while they’re at work. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Melanie Bronfin says that’s big for working parents.

Cut 9 (08)  “great need”

Bronfin says helping working families figure out what to do with their children is not only good for the kids, but great for the economy.

Cut 10 (11) “kindergarten”

The program has had to cut back dramatically in the last decade, as the state cut off all funds for Childcare Assistance after years of budget cuts. Bronfin says those cuts kicked 25 thousand families out of the program.

Cut 11 (12) “years ago”

The program provides, on average, three to four thousand dollars in assistance. the average cost for childcare can run 6,000 dollars.

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US Senator John Kennedy is weighing in on President Donald Trump’s historic summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He says it took a certain kind of person to break through the Hermit kingdom’s tough outer shell, after decades of failed attempts.

Cut 12 (09)   “baby step.”

Kennedy, presumably talking about former President Barack Obama, says past threats were laughed off, and with Trump, threats of military action against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are being taken seriously.

Cut 13 (11) “in Syria.” 

Bashar Al Assad is the current President of Syria, who has sustained his military rule through nearly a decade of civil war.

The Republican says if the talks do not lead to a firm commitment to allow inspectors to verify the 70-year-old regime’s nuclear and missile sites have been destroyed, then he hopes President Trump would respond accordingly.

Cut 14 (08)  “have tried”