The new GOP tax law could lead to savings on some customers utility bills. Matt Doyle has more.

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Dave Aranda is staying. Still no word on Matt Canada. Kelley Ray has the latest on LSU’s coordinators…

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Lafayette Police say a teenager is dead after a stabbing last night.  Corporal Bridgette Dugas says they found a 17-year-old male victim shortly after arriving at a home and arrested the suspect after obtaining information from him…

Cut 3 (07) “LPCC currently.”

Dugas says the investigation is continuing, but they believe an argument between the teen and 32-year-old Lawrence Allen the Second escalated into murder…

Cut 4  (07) “domestic situation.” 

Dugas says they do not expect any other arrests in the case.

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Three people, a mother and her two children, were killed in a mobile home fire in Zachary late last night.  Zachary Fire Chief Danny Kimble says firefighters reported to fully engulfed shortly after 11pm…

Cut 5  (05)  “someone inside.”

Kimble says these type of fires can destroy a trailer fairly quickly once they start…

Cut 6 (09)  “by anyone.”

The family has told a Baton Rouge TV station that an 8-year-old and 11-month old child died in the blaze. Kimble says there may have been a lack of smoke detectors…

Cut 7 (10)  “should have.”

Foul play is not suspected.  Both the state fire marshal and local authorities are continuing to investigate the exact cause of the fire.

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The federal tax reform bill slashed taxes for different businesses, and after some review the state believes those tax savings could be passed on to utility customers. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says the tax reductions will save some utility companies, such as Entergy and Cleco, hundreds of millions of dollars. Campbell says those savings shouldn’t be stashed…

Cut 8 (10) “the people”

Governor John Bel Edwards praised recent rate reductions in South Carolina due to the new tax savings, and says he hopes to see the same from Louisiana utilities.  Campbell says he’ll make sure Louisiana’s Public Service Commission looks into it…

Cut 9 (12)  “target with”

Campbell anticipates the Public Service Commission will determine rate payers are due a decrease on their bill, because utility companies are paying lower taxes…

There was snow on the ground in Grand Isle today. Jeff Palermo has more on our frigid weather…

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This arctic blast has Louisianans scrambling to protect their homes. Matt Doyle talked to State Fire Marshal Butch Browning about a growing issue…

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Parts of coastal Southeast Louisiana saw snow early this morning.  Measurable snow fell in Grand Isle and areas of south Plaquemines Parish.  Alek Krautman with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the last time snow stuck to the ground in that area was December 1989…

Cut 3 (11) “Venice area.”

The snow will not stick around long.  Krautman says high temperatures across the state today will be in the low 40s…

Cut 4  (07) “night, tonight.” 

Krautman says another hard freeze warning is in effect for tonight into tomorrow morning…

Cut 5  (12)  “north Louisiana.”

Warmer weather is expected by the weekend with temps in the 60’s statewide.

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The polar vortex is wreaking havoc across Louisiana, and is suspected as the reason behind a Baton Rouge house fire that resulted in the death of an elderly couple Tuesday morning. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says his office has seen a substantial uptick in the number of fires…

Cut 6 (10)  “related to weather.”

So far, investigators are attributing many of the fires to people taking big risks to keep their homes warm. Browning has a few fundamental fire safety tips…

Cut 7 (12)  “if you are cooking.”

The freezing temperatures are a big threat to plumbing. Wrapping your pipes is recommended, but many people are letting the water run overnight to keep their pipes from freezing over. Browning advises against this…

Cut 8 (08) “from freezing”

Browning says now would be a good time to check up on your elderly relatives, and make sure their smoke detector is up and working.

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The Louisiana SPCA says they are getting numerous reports of pets left outside in this extremely cold weather.  Some pets are being seized by authorities and owners are being charged with animal cruelty.  SPCA spokesperson Alicia Haefele says their officers are responding to all calls concerning outdoor animals left alone…

Cut 9 (11)  “them properly.”

Haefele says several Parishes require owners to take their pets indoors when temperatures reach freezing.  Those who do not take steps to ensure their pets are kept warm could lose them…

The Bayou State will be experiencing freezing temperatures to ring in the new year. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Citrus Bowl pits LSU against Notre Dame.  Jeff Palermo has a look at what it will take to get a Tiger win…

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Many are turning to additional sources of heat with the extended cold snap.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there has been an increase in fire fatalities in the state in the last couple of weeks.  He says homes that don’t have a working smoke alarm are at the greatest risk…

Cut 3 (10) “smoke alarm.”

Another danger is the use of space heaters and other appliances to keep your home warm.  Browning says under no circumstances should a kitchen stove be used…

Cut 4  (11) “do that.” 

He says an important aspect to fire safety is an exit plan if you are caught in a house fire.  Browning says make sure your family knows what to do in an emergency, especially if your normal exits are blocked…

Cut 5  (10)  “your bed.”

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Unusually frigid temperatures will blanket the state this week. High temperatures will be in the 30s today and tomorrow. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service, says it’ll also be a gusty start to the year making it feel even colder outside

Cut 6 (07)  “tuesday and wednesday”

Jones says those early week wind chills could be bone chilling…

Cut 7 (08)  “windchills.”

This time of year, temperatures are usually about 20 degrees higher. Jones Louisiana residents can expect below freezing temperatures every morning this week…

Cut 8 (06) “unusual.”

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Governor John Bel Edwards believes Louisiana can continue the progress it made during 2017 in the areas of employment and criminal justice reform. The state’s unemployment rate has declined seven straight months and at 4.7 percent it’s the lowest been since 2008. Edwards says there will be more employment opportunities in 2018…

Cut 9 (08)  “been announced”

DXC Technology plans to hire 300 people in New Orleans this year. Graphic Packaging in West Monroe will continue its expansion of a paperboard manufacturing facility, while the Sasol chemical complex will come on-line later this year in Calcasieu Parish.

A big accomplishment in 2017 for Governor Edwards was the approval of a criminal justice reform package aimed at lowering the state’s prison population by reducing sentences for non-violent, non-sexual offenders. Edwards, who was invited to the White House to discuss the issue in November, says foresees a push in Congress this year.

Cut 10 (05) “that effort”

A big challenge for the governor in 2017 is the looming fiscal cliff, triggered by the expiration of a temporary one cent sales tax, which will create a one billion dollar gap in the budget. Edwards says he wants a solution that doesn’t include renewing that temporary penny sales tax.

Louisiana is experiencing another very cold day, and it looks to stay this way and get even chillier into the New Year. Michelle Southern reports…:

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The US Department of Agriculture will test a new product to combat the nationwide swine infestation. Matt Doyle has more.

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The US Department of Agriculture will test a new method in 2018 for controlling the rampant feral hog population. Texas and Alabama were chosen for a pilot program involving a new poison bait that officials hope will target the swine, without damaging local ecosystems. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the Sodium Nitrite targets red blood cells to incapacitate the pigs…

Cut 3 (06) “ninety minutes.”

Sodium Nitrite is typically used as a meat preserver, and its salty flavor usually keeps wild animals uninterested. Strain says part of the testing will be finding out how to get the pigs to actually eat it…

Cut 4  (12) “eating it.” 

Strain says the test won’t be cheap…

Cut 5  (11)  “a year.”

Testing is set to begin early 2018.

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Louisiana is one of eight states that saw a population drop. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between July 2016 and July 2017, the state’s population decreased by fewer than 2,000.  About 27,000 relocated to other states.  Demographer Greg Rigamer says a lot of the decrease has to do with the current job market…

Cut 6 (09)  “other states.”

Rigamer says the state’s budget crisis has not helped encourage job growth in Louisiana.  And with a projected one-billion-dollar shortfall, there doesn’t seem to be a quick fix coming…

Cut 7 (04)  “this point.”

Rigamer says the hospitality industry is huge in the Bayou State.  But if Louisiana wants to see the population increase again, wages need to go up for those working hard to welcome travelers…

Cut 8 (07) “managerial jobs.”

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Louisiana is experiencing another very cold day, and it looks to stay this way and get even chillier into the New Year. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the polar vortex has arrived with a vengeance and it’s going to affect us for at least the next week and perhaps even longer…:

Cut 9 (10)  “for Friday”

Keim says another cold front is expected to sweep across the state Sunday, bringing in even cooler air….:

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It’s a chilly Christmas Day in Louisiana. Don Molino chats with State Climatologist Barry Keim…:

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An analysis finds upgrading National Parks in Louisiana could create 110 jobs.  Matt Doyle talked with the Pew Charitable Trusts about what it would mean for the parks and the economy…

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It’s a chilly Christmas Day in Louisiana, as State Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a light freeze across northern parishes, and temps in the 30s across most of the state. He says the high this December 25th will only get to the low 40s to mid 50s…:

Cut 3 (03) “for Christmas”

Keim says it’s also very breezy out today with this cold air that’s filtering in from Canada…:

Cut 4  (05) “wind chill” 

Keim says while it may become milder late next week, another chill down is expected for the last weekend of 2017. But in the meantime it’s going to be cold like this for the next several days…:

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An analysis commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that investing in national parks in Louisiana could create over 110 new jobs.  Eight sites in the Bayou State that would benefit.  Director of the Restore America Parks Campaign, Marsha Argust, says most of the work needs to be done on permanent structures in these parks…

Cut 6 (11)  “historic buildings.”

Argust says the analysis shows there would be several job skills that would be needed to make the parks safer and positively impact visitor access…

Cut 7 (09)  “labor skills.”

The National Park System passed an important milestone celebrating their 100^th anniversary last year.  Argust says it’s sad that many of the parks are showing their age, since there hasn’t been a complete rehabilitation of the sites in over 60 years.  Declining financial support has been a problem…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ December Aerial Waterfowl Survey shows a major migration of birds, over three million compared to just over one a half million last month.  Waterfowl Program Manager Larry Reynolds says the increase may not be so good for hunters…

Cut 9 (07)  “and December.”

The extremes in weather in Louisiana this past month with temperatures approaching 80 degrees and then a freak snowstorm that dumped as much as six inches in Southeast Louisiana had an effect on the waterfowl population.  Reynolds says it makes ducks more migratory than usual…

Cut 10 (09) “birds out.”

Soldiers from the across the state, like these, are sending love to The Bayou State this Christmas…:

Cut 13 (23)  “Merry Christmas”

These military members send holiday greetings home to Louisiana…:

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There’s an extra special bonfire to be lit this Christmas Eve along the Mississippi River levee in St. John Parish that’s getting national attention. Matt Doyle Reports…:

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Much colder weather is arriving in time for Christmas.  Jeff Palermo has more…

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There’s an extra special bonfire to be lit this Christmas Eve along the Mississippi River levee in St. John Parish that’s getting national attention. It’s a massive alligator snapping turtle that actually moves. It was created by Josh Weidert of Garyville and his crew, “Blood Sweat and Bonfires.” He says they’ve been working on the bonfire a few months…:

Cut 3 (06) “cut logs.”

Dozens of bonfire structures are lit every year on December 24th, to light the way for the Cajun Santa: Papa Noel. Weidert says they try to get more and more creative with their bonfires every year, but the 22 foot long, 7 feet tall turtle was inspired by drones that fly over the levees and take pictures and videos from every angle:

Cut 4  (09) “ingenuity.” 

Weidert, who says he’s been building bonfires since he was 11-years-old, says the tradition has been a long standing one in his family. He says it was fascinating as a kid to watch the the smoke and fog fill the river and watch out for Papa Noel…:

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The lighting starts in St. John and St. James Parishes Christmas eve at 7pm.

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It will feel a lot like Christmas as a cold front will bring more seasonable temperatures to Louisiana.  After experiencing highs near 80 in parts of the state, state Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front will usher in colder air starting Saturday…

Cut 6 (10)  “and 60s.”

Keim says Saturday won’t be the coldest day.  Keim says frigid temperatures are in store for Christmas Eve night on into Christmas Day…

Cut 7 (11)  “mid 50s.”

No White Christmas is in store for the Bayou State, but Keim says there is a slight chance we could see spotty severe weather…

Cut 8 (08) “marginal risk.”

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Governor John Bel Edwards is wishing residents across the state a very Merry Christmas…:

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Edwards released a statement about the latest unemployment number ahead of the holiday weekend; noting that the last time it was just 4.7 percent was in May of 2008. He says this is great news heading into 2018 where he’s optimistic about seeing compromise on the state’s budget woes…:

A new poll gives Governor John Bel Edwards his highest approval rating since taking office in January of 2016. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Tax reform is in, and that means big changes to the way Louisianans file taxes.  Matt Doyle has more.

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A Southern Media and Opinion Research poll finds Governor John Bel Edwards has his highest approval numbers since taking office nearly two years ago at 65-percent. It eclipses his previous high of 63-percent and is higher than the 54-percent approval rating in May. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says timing is everything in politics…

Cut 3 (10) “and taxes.”

His approval rating is higher than other statewide elected officials.  Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy received 51 and 45 percent respectively and Congressman Steve Scalise got a 55-percent approval rating.  Pinsonat says it helps Edwards is away from the political division that’s happening in Washington D-C…

Cut 4  (09) “perfect time.” 

Governor Edwards is grateful for the trust the voters have placed in him.  He says the first two years have seen it’s share of challenges with the budget, the 2016 floods and the recent audit of former State Police leader Mike Edmonson, but he is looking forward to the future…

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Edwards hopes his high poll numbers will help him get his agenda accomplished…

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Nearly 64,000 Americans died last year from drug overdoses, leading to a decline in life expectancy for the second year in a row, according to the CDC. Health officials say the decrease is a result of the exploding opioid epidemic, and President and CEO of the Addiction Policy Forum, Jessica Hulsey Nickel, says the number of addicted Americans is growing…

Cut 7 (07)  “that they need.”

Nickel says many young adults are dying from drug overdoses, and has caused to life expectancy rate to shrink…

Cut 8 (03) “every single day.”

Nickel says the crisis has been building for years, and the country is failing to address it…

Cut 9 (11)  “our patients”

According to the World Health Organization, The United states now ranks below several dozen other countries in average life expectancy.

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Congress’s 1.5 trillion dollar tax overhaul has many wondering how this will impact their finances. The wholesale changes touch everything from investment returns to charitable donations, and radically alters tax season for most Louisianans. Baton Rouge area CPA Brandon Lagarde says the bill should lower taxes for most in the state…

The federal tax reform bill means fans can no longer deduct the donations they make for the right to purchase season tickets for college athletics. Kelley Ray looks at what it means for LSU…

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Governor John Bel Edwards defends the living arrangements of the former State Police leader who is accused of legal wrongdoing in a state audit. Matt Doyle has more.

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The LSU football team added much needed depth on its defensive line on the first day of the early signing period. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Lottery tickets may seem like a great Christmas gift with adults buying them for  children as stocking stuffers. But Quinetta Womack, director of Problem Gambling Services, says several Louisiana youths are already being indoctrinated down a path to problem gambling…

Cut 4  (07) “that nature.” 

In the lone chance that your child may “win” with a scratch off ticket, Womack says it gives the juvenile a false sense of dreams and ideas that can lead to gambling addiction, because in reality…

Cut 5  (06)  “of winning.”

Womack says it’s much better to give a child a gift that will promote their creativity, based on real values…

Cut 6 (09)  “healthy choices.”

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A Southern Media and Opinion Research poll finds only 19 percent of registered Louisiana voters believe their taxes will decrease with the passage of the Republican tax reform bill.  Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans say the average wage earner will see more money, but taxpayers are skeptical…

Cut 7 (09)  “of rhetoric.”

According to the survey of 500 likely Louisiana voters, 42-percent of respondents believe their taxes will increase. Pinsonat says the massive tax reform legislation will have a major impact on next year’s federal mid-term elections…

Cut 8 (12) “become popular.”

A majority of black Democrats and white Democrats and a near majority of low income voters think their taxes will increase. Pinsonat says the answers from these voters are clearly perception…

Cut 9 (05)  “of it.”

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The head of the Tiger Athletic Foundation is waiting to see what kind of impact the federal tax reform legislation will have on college athletics. TAF President Rick Perry says LSU season ticket sales for their major sports could be impacted since fans will no longer be able to deduct 80 percent of their donations to the athletic program for the right to buy season tickets…

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Governor John Bel Edwards addressed two controversies involving former members of his administration. A legislative audit accuses former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson of abusing his power and possible illegal activity, but Edwards defends his living arrangement at state police headquarters.

Cut 13 (07)  “state police.”

Edwards says the agreement to allow Edmonson to live on state property began in the Jindal administration. However, the governor says that other findings revealed by both the State Police Internal Affairs and a legislative audit revealed troubling behavior.

Cut 14 (09) “improper.”

Edwards former aide, Johnny Anderson, recently resigned over sexual harassment allegations. Edwards says the issue was handled swiftly.

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LSU has beefed up its offensive and defensive lines by signing ten linemen on the first day of the early signing period. The Tigers inked five defensive tackles and four offensive linemen, including the number one o-line junior college prospect in Badara Traore and Cole Smith one of the country’s top centers. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Smith is from Pontotoc High School in Mississippi…

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Orgeron is impressed with the big defensive tackles they signed…

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Ten of LSU’s 18 signees are from Louisiana, including six-foot-one defensive tackle Davin Cotton from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport. Orgeron says Cotton has great upper body strength and an explosive first step to shed blockers…

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A vet is under arrest for shockingly killing a dog.  Kelley Ray has more on this troubling incident…

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Governor John Bel Edwards held his last press conference of the year, where he addressed concerns about the looming fiscal cliff. Matt Doyle has more…

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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approved by Congress does more than just cut taxes for working families. Cassidy says the legislation also allows victims of last year’s floods in North and South Louisiana to deduct all of their personal casualty losses from their taxable income, which could means thousands of dollars…

Cut 3 (08) “recovery costs”

Cassidy says the bill also preserves the Historical Tax Credit, which since 2002 has helped facilitate nearly 800 reconstruction projects…

Cut 4  (06) “38,000 jobs” 

Cassidy says the tax reform legislation also creates nearly 100-million in additional funding for coastal restoration projects in Louisiana…

Cut 5  (08)  “coastal erosion”

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A River Ridge vet has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing her neighbor’s dog, because of excessive barking. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says 35-year-old Kelly Folse shot “Bruiser” last week and the dog died the following day. Lopinto says Folse has not been happy with the barking dog for awhile…

Cut 6 (10)  “with it.”

Lopinto says his department is used to protecting individuals, but this bizarre case shows that protection at times can extend to include protecting animals…

Cut 7 (06)  “the top.”

Lopinto says he can’t believe such a person who is supposed to take care of animals would go to this length to silence an animal she was aggravated with…

Cut 8 (10) “techs do.”

Lopinto says felony charges are expected to be filed against Folse.  She was terminated from Abadie Veterinarian Hospital following her arrest.

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Governor John Bel Edwards plans on having February special session to address the looming fiscal cliff, but only if there is an agreement with house Republican leaders on a plan to address the one billion dollar shortfall. The governor set a January 19^th deadline for the agreement

Cut 9 (07)  “healthcare”

Edwards has already provided several suggestions to creating revenue to replace the loss of a temporary one cent sales tax that’s set to expire on June 30^th. The governor is proposing to make changes to income tax brackets and the elimination of tax breaks that benefit businesses

Governor Edwards plans to call a special session in February to tackle the fiscal cliff.  Kelley Ray gets reaction form the head of the House Republican Delegation…

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A Report from the University of Kansas showed 7% decrease in the use of ambulances in cities that have the ride service Uber. Matt Doyle has more.

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Governor Edwards revealed his plan to help cover a one-billion-dollar deficit. It includes taxing services such as cable TV, but also reducing the state sales tax from five to four percent. Edwards plans on calling a special session in February to consider his tax proposals.  Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says the House Republican delegation is still discussing the best options to address the fiscal cliff…

Cut 3 (08) “the floor.”

Other recommendations from the governor include businesses paying higher sales taxes on utilities and changes to individual income tax brackets. Harris is non-committal on these plans, but they are worthy of discussion…

Cut 4  (07) “February.” 

Harris says right now they know one-point-one billion dollars in tax revenues will be going away on July 1^st, but the deficit could be lowered based on the tax reform package that Congress is set to approve…

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A university of Kansas finds Uber customers are increasingly using the ride service for trips to the emergency room, instead of an ambulance. Chief of Emergency Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Keith Van Meter, sympathizes with a desire to save money, but warns there are some things an Uber can’t do.

Cut 6 (10)  “a triage”

Van Meter says sometimes people feel their illness is not that significant, and all they needs is an uber to get to the hospital, but that could be a mistake…

Cut 7 (11)  “have oxygen”

Despite some concerns Van Meter says that he sees some potential in the idea…

Cut 8 (06) “Hospital Faster”

The study showed ambulance use has declined 7% in cities with Uber.

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Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director James Waskom says they plan to work towards having the state officially partner with the Cajun Navy for future disasters. He told the Baton Rouge Press Club they are working on legislation that would establish some type of credibility for the citizen groups…

Cut 9 (10)  “interest in”

Waskom says it would be beneficial for GOHSEP to know who these people are, and where they are being dispatched to rescue people during an emergency..:

Cut 12 (11) “six months old”

Chadwick says further investigation revealed that the couple had left their child alone for at least an hour while she was three months old…

Cut 13 (06)  “to work”

Chadwick says Sepulvado was charged with cruelty after learning how the child got her bruises…

Cut 14 (07) “her diaper”

The child is now in protective services.

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The U-S House approves a one-point-five trillion dollar tax package that supporters say will provide tax relief for working families, but opponents say only the rich will see tax breaks. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana says on average, families will see over two-thousand dollars more in their paychecks every year…

Cut 15 (06) “tuition account”

Louisiana’s GOP Congressional delegation voted for the tax bill, while New Orleans Democrat Cedric Richmond voted against it. Richmond says this legislation will only give tax breaks to the top one-percent of income earners. Scalise disagrees and says the measure also simplifies the tax code…

Cut 16  (07)  “makes the code”