Senator Bill Cassidy says a recent trip to a major Louisiana trade partner smoothed relations…
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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says over 40 lawmakers scored a 90-percent or higher on their 2018 legislative report card. LABI’s Steven Waguespack on what led to the positive scores…
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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters will hold a community conversation at Two PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lafayette. Walters says they want to inform the public about D-C-F-S’ efforts to revolutionize foster care, which has led to a record setting number of adoptions and how the state has improved the allocation of disaster food assistance and sheltering in times of natural disasters
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A similar meeting will take place tomorrow in Lake Charles at 2 PM at the Civic Center.

Senator Bill Cassidy says a recent trip to a major Louisiana trade partner smoothed relations in the midst of the growing trade war. Matt Doyle has more.

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Tokyo Drifting, brandishing firearms and DWIs don’t mix well.  Connor Ferrill has the story.

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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is touring the Bayou State, holding open community conversations with DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Washington.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is back from his trip to Central America where he visited with the Guatemalan President, and officials from the Mexican government to discuss trade, immigration, and drug trafficking. Cassidy says he talked drug trafficking with Mexico’s newly elected Obrador Administration, where both agreed a new tactic was needed to fight the cartels.

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Trade tensions have spread to nearly every major American partner in the wake of an escalating trade war initiated by the Trump administration that hopes to win fairer deals for American exports. Mexico, which is Louisiana’s second biggest trade partner, has been hit with tariffs. Cassidy says he’s looking to maintain positive relations while NAFTA negotiations are underway that could end the trade dispute.

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He says the trip helped build relations with country’s that will be key trading partners for Louisiana going forward, and he expects to see improved relations as a result.

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A man is charged with his fourth DWI after allegedly driving around gas pumps flaunting a gun in the air. Keithon J. Dixon of Baton Rouge was arrested for his reckless driving around Sunday at 2:30 AM and Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola says one witness described it as something out of a movie…

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Dixon allegedly had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech while joyriding his 2017 convertible mustang, and authorities say he admitted to drinking a half pint of vodka before the incident. Coppola says luckily no one was injured…

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Authorities say Dixon became irate with officers and Coppola says Dixon is now facing several charges…

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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is touring the bayou state, holding open community conversations with DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters, addressing issues relating to child welfare and poverty.  Walters says there are tour stops in several cities in South Louisiana this week, but the road trip doesn’t end there.

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Walters says the goal is to showcase to residents around the state what the department has accomplished under the administration of Governor John Bel Edwards.
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Walters says with the recent age extension of foster care benefits from 18 to now, 21, she plans on addressing the implementation process.
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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has released the 20^th edition of the Legislative Scorecard.  LABU is honor legislators they believe showcases a voting record in line the principles of free enterprise.  LABI President Steve Waugespack says over forty legislators in the recent session scored a 90% or higher.

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Waugespack says the report brings attention to issues they believe were positives to come out of the session.

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Waugespack says in addition to the positives, the report puts the spotlight on issues that need improvement.

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A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The incident has drawn national attention after a social media filmed inside Christ the King Middle School. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan is calling for a boycott of the school.

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The Archdiocese says “The policy was communicated to all parents during the summer and again before the first day of school.”

A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state, specifically as relates to financial issues.  Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzales.

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A 17-year-old Breaux Bridge man has been charged with a series of crime after authorities began an investigation into alleged improper behavior with a juvenile on July 23^rd. Due to the nature of the crimes, Peter Castille will be charged as an adult in a kidnapping case involving another minor. St. Martinville Parish Sheriffs Spokesperson Major Ginny Higgins.

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t’s been almost a year since the IRS began mailing out enforcement letters requiring businesses of a certain size to fill out mandatory information related to their compliance with Obamacare. Many businesses assumed because they were under 50 employees, or met other criteria, that they would avoid having to provide certain healthcare options to employees. Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut says if you’ve been mislabeled for several years, that could add up to a lot of fine money.

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A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The incident has drawn national attention after a social media filmed inside Christ the King Middle School. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan says its part of a long standing tradition of private schools throwing up barriers aimed at stopping African Americans from attending.

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But constitutional scholars say discrimination cases against private schools can be notoriously difficult, as the private institutions are not governed by the same laws as public schools. Loyola Constitutional Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there are restrictions on expression even at public schools, and even more so at a place like Christ the King.

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The Archdiocese highlighted its hair policy in its defense, and released a statement saying “The policy was communicated to all parents during the summer and again before the first day of school.”

It’s been almost a year since the IRS began mailing out enforcement letters requiring businesses of a certain size to fill out mandatory information related to their compliance with Obamacare. Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut says it’s been a big wakeup call to many Louisiana employers who assumed they were small enough to avoid many ACA regulations.

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A Terrytown Catholic middle school is being sued by parents of an African American child who was sent home on the first day of class because of her hair. Matt Doyle has more.

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A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state, specifically as relates to financial issues.  Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzales says Louisiana does not have many women in elected positions, and believes more females in office could move the needle on the issue.

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Gonzales says the gender wage gap isn’t just a Louisiana problem as it is an issue across the nation.

It’s been almost a year since the IRS began mailing out enforcement letters requiring businesses of a certain size to fill out mandatory information related to their compliance with Obamacare. Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut says they’re still waiting on Louisiana to issue a final ruling on the legality of those organizations that are drawing major interest.

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A 17-year-old Breaux Bridge man has been charged with a series of crime after authorities began an investigation into alleged improper behavior with a juvenile in July. Due to the nature of the crimes, Peter Castille will be charged as an adult in a kidnapping case involving another minor. St. Martinville Parish Sheriffs Spokesperson Major Ginny Higgins says along with the one count of simple kidnapping, five counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, and one count of oral sexual battery related to the initial case, he was found to have an existing set of warrants.
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A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The incident has drawn national attention after a social media filmed inside Christ the King Middle School. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan is calling for a boycott of the school.

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The Archdiocese  says “The policy was communicated to all parents during the summer and again before the first day of school.”

A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state, specifically as relates to financial issues.  Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzales.

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A 17-year-old Breaux Bridge man has been charged with a series of crime after authorities began an investigation into alleged improper behavior with a juvenile on July 23^rd. Due to the nature of the crimes, Peter Castille will be charged as an adult in a kidnapping case involving another minor. St. Martinville Parish Sheriffs Spokesperson Major Ginny Higgins.

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t’s been almost a year since the IRS began mailing out enforcement letters requiring businesses of a certain size to fill out mandatory information related to their compliance with Obamacare. Many businesses assumed because they were under 50 employees, or met other criteria, that they would avoid having to provide certain healthcare options to employees. Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut says if you’ve been mislabeled for several years, that could add up to a lot of fine money.

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A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state, specifically as relates to financial issues.  Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzales says it’s an issue across the nation.
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Gonzales says Louisiana does not have many women in elected positions, and believes more females in office could move the needle on the issue.

A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. Private institutions are not governed by the same laws as public schools. Loyola Constitutional Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there are restrictions on expression even at public schools, and even more so at a place like Christ the King Middle School.
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It’s been almost a year since the IRS began mailing out enforcement letters requiring businesses of a certain size to fill out mandatory information related to their compliance with Obamacare. Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut (BERTO) says it’s been a big wakeup call to many Louisiana employers who assumed they were small enough to avoid many ACA regulations.

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Suspended LSU guard Ed Ingram was arrested on sexual assault counts involving a minor. The arrest happened earlier this month in Dallas County, Texas, but it’s not clear when the incident occurred.  According to the LSU Athletic Department Code of Conduct, any athlete who receives felony charges will be immediately suspended.  Ingram has since been released on a bail amount of $40,000.

A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state in the nation.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A Terrytown Catholic middle school is being sued by parents of an African American child who was sent home on the first day of class because of her hair. Matt Doyle has more.

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A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state, specifically as relates to financial issues.  Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzales says the state sees a huge difference in the weekly earnings between men and women.

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A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The family says Christ the King Middle School humiliated their child and claims the school did not mention any concerns about her hair at a meet and greet that occurred before classes kicked off. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan says its part of a long standing tradition of private schools throwing up barriers aimed at stopping African Americans from attending.

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The Iraqi government has agreed to purchase 15,000 tons of American rice in a deal that should relieve some pressure on Louisiana rice growers who are feeling the burn from an escalating trade war with China, and other nations. The Bayou State is one of the top US rice producers at about 1.35 million tons. North Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says it’s a good step for a massive industry.

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The woman accusing suspended LSU Junior Wide Receiver Drake Davis of months of abuse is changing her statement to authorities. The victim is accusing the Baton Rouge native of strangling her, threatening her, and even beating her four times, over the course of the last 18 months, time when he was clad in Purple and Gold.  East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says this is not an uncommon occurrence with these types of accusations.

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After a month on the lamb, a 20 year old Preston Cason of Ville Platte is now in the clink, charged with theft and arson.  Cason had several outstanding warrants, but it was the July 15^th theft and torching of a pickup truck that put him on the radar of the State Fire Marshal.  Spokesperson for the agency, Ashley Rodrigue says Cason made time during his run to let law enforcement know his intentions of not being located.

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A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The incident has drawn national attention after a social media filmed inside Christ the King Middle School. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan is calling for a boycott of the school.

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Endangered whooping cranes have successfully hatched five new chicks in southwest Louisiana. Connor Ferrill has the story.

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