U-S Senator John Kennedy opposes a bipartisan bill designed to improve the national background check database. The legislation would penalize federal workers who fail to report relevant records to the database. Kennedy says we do NOT need legislation asking workers to do their job…
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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Reynolds says Republican legislators didn’t provide any ideas on how to address a looming one-billion dollar shortfall, when legislators met with the governor’s office earlier this week. But Republican House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says solutions should be discussed in an open forum…
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Henry hopes to hear more specifics from the governor about his solutions to the fiscal cliff during a legislative budget meeting on January 19th.

A teacher’s union group and civil liberties organization are not happy about the arrest of a south Louisiana teacher during a school board meeting…
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Congressman Steve Scalise undergoes another surgery today as he continues his long recovery from a gunshot wound he suffered when a gunman opened fire on him and other lawmakers in June. Scalise says today’s surgery has been planed for more than a month…
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise undergoes another surgery today as he continues his recovery from a gunshot wound sustained while practicing for a charity baseball game. The bullet struck several of the Congressman’s internal organs. LSU Health Level One Trauma Center’s Medical Director Dr. John Hunt says it’s common for shooting victims with serious injuries to undergo another surgery…
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Scalise says this latest procedure has been scheduled for more than a month.

Dense fog advisory is in effect until nine A-M this morning in southeast Lousiaina. State Police Trooper Glen Younger reminds motorists they should not be using their high beams…
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Younger says on some newer cars, the high-beams are automatically operated, but again don’t use them in dense conditions.

U-S Senator John Kennedy opposes a bill designed to strengthen the federal background check system. Matt Doyle explains why…
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Authorities say the suspect wanted in a drive-by shooting that killed triple people on Mother’s Day in Monroe has been arrested in Portland, Oregon. Deaundrey Cole is a suspect in a hit and run accident in Portland, but will soon be brought back to Monroe.

U-S Senator John Kennedy has come out against a bill that would incentive better reporting to federal background programs. Matt Doyle has more.

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The leader of the legislative Democratic Caucus is frustrated Republican legislators are not presenting ideas on how to solve a looming one-billion dollar budget deficit.  Kelley Ray has more

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A teacher’s union group and civil liberties organization are not happy about the arrest of a south Louisiana teacher during a school board meeting.  Kelley Ray has more…

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise undergoes another surgery today as he continues his recovery from a gunshot sustained while practicing for a charity baseball game. The bullet struck several of the Congressman’s internal organs.  LSU Health Level One Trauma Center’s Medical Director Dr. John Hunt says it’s common for shooting victims with serious injuries to undergo another surgery…

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Hunt says the quick attention Scalise immediately received after the shooting more than likely saved his life…

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Scalise mentioned the surgery in a press conference on Tuesday.  He says he’s looking forward to getting back to work on Capitol Hill and getting business done in the session that started this week…

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U-S Senator John Kennedy opposes a bipartisan bill designed to improve the national background check database. The legislation would penalize federal workers who fail to report relevant records to the database, and provide incentives to states that increase reporting levels. Kennedy says we don’t need legislation asking federal workers to do their job…

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States and federal agencies are required to report background information on people that would make them ineligible to purchase a firearm. Kennedy says he supports a database of criminal offenses, but he opposes legislation that asks government workers to do their jobs…

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The bill was proposed as a fix to the NICS database that in theory should prevent those with criminal backgrounds, certain mental illnesses, dishonorable discharges, and other restrictions from purchasing firearms. Kennedy says he would prefer legislation that would fire federal employees who fail to report the proper records into the Background Check system…

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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Reynolds says he and fellow Democrats came away frustrated after meeting with the GOP on how to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff when one-billion-dollars in revenue comes off the books June 30^th.  Reynolds says the Republicans haven’t presented a plan to help balance next fiscal year’s budget…

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Reynolds says Democrats have some solutions they are willing to share across the aisle that include taxing utilities to adjusting the states’ income tax brackets, but says there won’t be any negotiations until they know a solid GOP plan is in place…

A Monroe Police officer who died while on duty early Sunday morning apparently shot himself before crashing The Monroe News Star says it’s unknown if 26-year-old Officer Chris Beaudion accidentally shot himself or committed suicide.  State Police are investigating the wreck off Winnsboro Road while the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of death.

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is at an all time high heading into 2018. Matt Doyle has more.

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One teenager is dead and two adults are wounded after an apparent home invasion in Tallulah. 17-year-old Robert Taylor, was found deceased after Madison Parish deputies arrived on the scene Sunday night. 21-year-old Corey McGowan was injured and taken into custody last night. Sheriff’s investigator Brandon Wiltcher says the shootout began after Taylor and McGowan knocked at the homeowner’s door.

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McGowan is facing several charges including attempted first degree murder.

After failing last year to raise Louisiana’s gas tax for road improvements, Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has a different idea this year by planning to file a constitutional amendment that would allow a region of the state to decide if they want a higher gas tax for their area. Carter says there’s not enough support for a statewide gas tax increase…

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Governor John Bel Edwards has sent a letter to President Trump asking him to defend Louisiana’s ability to offer medical marijuana. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is ending a federal mandate that kept federal authorities from cracking down on legalized pot. St. Martinville Senator Fred Mills authored the law authorizing the regulation of cannabis treatment in Louisiana…:
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The state Board of Pharmacy plans on issuing permits soon for nine selected pharmacies around the state that will be able to dispense the medical cannibas.

Officials say they will not press charges against a Vermilion Parish middle school teacher who was removed and then handcuffed after she spoke out during a school board meeting last night. English teacher Deyshia Hargrave opposed a pay raise for the superintendent. After asking several questions, Hargrave was led out by a marshal.
Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie says there’s already evidence the recently approved Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is benefiting the economy. Scalise says he recently visited a local brewery in Hammond called Gnarley Barley. He says a husband and wife run the six-person operation and couldn’t provide health insurance for their workers until now…
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is the highest it’s ever been to start off 2018. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says the federal tax reform legislation, de-regulation of businesses and the defeat of U-S Labor Department overtime rule have led to the high optimism rating…
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The rule would have required businesses to pay overtime to millions of workers.

Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is already having a positive impact on families. Scalise lists over 100 businesses on his House Majority Whip website that have given bonuses, pay raises or made new investments as a result of the federal tax overhaul. Scalise says local businesses in southeast Louisiana are following suit….

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NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism is at an all-time high as we enter 2018. A sharp rise in optimism was logged after the 2016 election, and Louisiana NFIB Director Dawn Starns says a lot of that has to do with the Trump administration’s promise of regulatory rollback and tax cuts…

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One teenager is dead and two adults are wounded after an apparent home invasion in Tallulah. 17-year-old Robert Taylor, was found and 21-year-old Corey McGowan was injured and taken into custody last night. Madison Parish Sheriff’s Investigator Brandon Wiltcher says after the homeowner opened the door, the suspects allegedly forced their way into the house…

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McGowan is being held without bond and faces charges including attempted first degree murder.

After failing last year to raise Louisiana’s gas tax for road improvements, Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has a different idea this year in dividing up regions in which voters locally would approve fuel tax increases.  Carter says this plan makes sense since not all roads and bridges across Louisiana need maintenance…

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Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter says he has a better plan to raise money to fix roads and bridges in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo spoke with Carter…
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A video posted by a Lafayette television station that shows a teacher being escorted and then handcuffed out of a Vermilion Parish School Board meeting has gone viral. Middle-school English teacher Deyshia Hargrave was quetioning the school superintendent’s salary versus teacher pay.
Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie says there’s already evidence the recently approved Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is benefiting the economy. Scalise says he recently visited a local brewery in Hammond called Gnarley Barley. He says a husband and wife run the six-person operation and couldn’t provide health insurance for their workers until now…
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According to the National Federation of Independent Business, optimism among small business owners is at an all-time high. NFIB state director Dawn Starns credits the federal tax reform bill and regulatory relief provided by the Trump administration. But Starns says there are still some challenges…
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Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is planning on filing a constitutional amendment that would allow regions of the state to make their own decisions about gas taxes and how they’re spent on road construction. Carter says the state’s degrading infrastructure is a threat to the economy, specifically in urban areas like his Baton Rouge district…

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Louisiana has not increased the gas tax since 1990.

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is the highest it’s ever been to start off 2018. The survey talked to small business. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says a judicially defeated Labor Department overtime rule in particular was part of the excitement…

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The rule would have required business to pay overtime to 4.6 million workers who work more than 40 hours a week, but who are not paid time and a half on overtime hours.

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Governor John Bel Edwards is asking President Donald Trump to maintain Louisiana’s protections for medical marijuana, in the face of a push from Attorney General Jeff Sessions to crack down on state legalization. Edward’s sent the president a letter in support of Senator Fred Mills 2016 law allowing the regulation of cannabis for medical use. Mils says…

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An apparent Tallulah home invasion resulted in one fatality and two injuries, and has led to a series of charges against a 21-year-old Corey McGowan. Madison Parish Deputies arrived on scene Sunday night and found a 17-year-old Robert Taylor dead. Investigator Brandon Wiltcher says the shootout started after Taylor and McGowan knocked at the homeowner’s door…

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McGowan was charged with home invasion, armed Robbery, and attempted first degree murder.

Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is already having a positive impact on families. Scalise lists over 100 businesses on his House Majority Whip website that have given bonuses, pay raises or made new investments as a result of the federal tax overhaul. Scalise says local businesses in southeast Louisiana are following suit:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is asking the president not to interfere with Louisiana’s medical marijuana law. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently said plans were in place to tackle state’s legal medical marijuana policies. Senator Fred Mills authored the 2016 law authorizing the regulation of cannabis treatment here and says it would be a horrible step back for people that need this medication for the feds to stand in the way…:
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is at an all time high heading into 2018…:
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LSU is reportedly close to naming Steve Ensminger as the Tigers new offensive coordinator. Ensminger has been the Tigers tight ends coach for a number of years and served as interim offensive coordinator in 2016 after Les Miles and Cam Cameron were fired. LSU averaged 41 points a game in six victories with Ensminger calling plays, but didn’t do much in losses versus to Alabama and Florida.

Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter says he has a better plan to raise money to fix roads in bridges in Louisiana…:
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Small Business Optimism is at an all-time high as we enter 2018. Louisiana NFIB Director Dawn Starns credits the Trump Administration’s promise of regulatory rollback and tax cuts…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has sent a letter to President Trump asking him to defend Louisiana’s ability to offer medical marijuana. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has requested a federal mandate that protects a state’s legal medical marijuana activity be reversed. Senator Fred Mills authored the 2016 law authorizing the regulation of cannabis treatment here…:
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Recent polling in Louisiana indicates that there is broad support for the availability of medical marijuana treatment for those in need.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish says he’ll need another surgery tomorrow as part of his ongoing recovery process. Scalise was shot and injured during a Congressional Baseball practice over the summer.