Congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana remains in critical condition after being shot by a now-deceased man in the hip while preparing for a charity baseball game. It’s been learned James Hodgkinson was an outspoken critic of President Trump and the GOP. Republican Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he has never seen it so divisive…:
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Scalise is expected to need additional surgeries.

Legislation has been signed into law that limits the amount of pain pills a doctor can prescribe for acute conditions. St. Tammany Coroner Charles Preston is not sure how helpful that will be when it comes to curbing the opioid epidemic. He says the best solution is addiction treatment…
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State legislators are moving closer to passing the budget as the House has approved a spending plan that has the support of Governor John Bel Edwards. But many House Republicans, like Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala argue it would be wise not to spend at least 100-million dollars, so midyear cuts are not needed if there is a revenue shortfall…
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The state senate could pass the House approved budget tomorrow.

Tulane researchers have found Louisiana is sinking at a rate of just over one third of an inch per year, which is 50-percent faster than what was estimated two years ago. Professor Tor Tornqvist, says they collected data from nearly 300 monitoring stations that measured wetland surface changes and sediment accumulation….
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Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the attack on House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and others is a sign of the turbulent times in our country. There’s been reports of congressional leaders receiving threats following the attack, suggesting that more may follow. Graves says he won’t let it interfere with his duties in Washington..:
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Scalise is in critical condition and will need more surgeries according to hospital officials.

A budget bill approved by the House uses all dollars forecast by the revenue estimating conference. New Orleans Representative Walt Leger says, despite opposition from some in the GOP, using all of the money is is the responsible way to fund state government:
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HB1 will likely be quickly approved in the Senate.

A new law that limits first time opioid prescriptions to a 7 day supply may not address Louisiana’s opioid epidemic as hoped. One provision allows patients to request their script only be partially filled, and they could get the rest later if needed. St. Tammany Coroner Charles Preston says he’s spoken to pharmacies say they cannot partially fill a prescription…:
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He hopes this law doesn’t cloud the importance of funding addiction treatment programs.

The LSU Tigers are off to Omaha. Pitcher Alex Lange will start versus Florida State on Saturday night. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round earlier this week. But Lange is not worried about his pro career…:
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It’s LSU’s first trip to the College World Series since 2015.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves blames turbulent political times for the attack on House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The hospital where Scalise is staying issued a statement saying the Republican Congressman remains in critical condition and will likely need several more surgeries.

The slain gunman, 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson, who had a history of holding a grudge against the GOP, had apparently been living in a van for months and was frequently spotted at a YMCA near the site of the shooting.

Legislators have taken a significant step towards ending the budget impasse and the special session. On a 56-44 vote, the House approved a budget that allocates 100-percent of the available money. A large contingent of House Republicans like Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala did not want to spend all of the dollars forecast…:
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But others argued holding back $100 million would cause cuts to critical state services. The Senate is expected to quickly approve HB1.

Tulane researchers have found Louisiana is sinking at a rate of just over one third of an inch per year, which is 50-percent faster than what was estimated two years ago. Geology professor and co-author of the report, Tor Tornqvist, says this research should alarm those about future of Louisiana’s coastline…:
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Congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana remains in critical condition after being shot by a now-deceased man in the hip during baseball practice. The shooter is said to have been politically motivated and Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he has never seen things so divisive…:
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Scalise is expected to need additional surgeries.

The House approved a budget plan Wednesday that allocates 100-percent of available money forecast . New Orleans Representative Walt Leger says if the state doesn’t use the dollars it has, cuts will occur to areas of the budget where they don’t need to be:
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Not all of the House GOP was happy about giving in, but on a narrow 56-44 vote the plan heads to the Senate where it will be quickly approved.

Tulane researchers discover Louisiana’s coast is sinking at a rate of one third inch per year, which is 50-percent faster than an earlier estimate…
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St. Tammany Coroner Charles Preston doesn’t think the new laws restricting opiod prescriptions will curb the addiction epidemic. He says less than one percent of those who are prescribed pain pills abuse drugs:
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The new law limits first time prescriptions for acute pain to a 7-day supply.

The hospital treating Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish issued a statement late Wednesday indicating he remains in critical condition and will require additional operations. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the attack on Scalise and others at a congressional baseball game practice is going too far…:
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There’s been reports of congressional leaders receiving threats following the attack, suggesting that more may follow.

Land along Louisiana’s coastline is sinking 50 percent faster than was estimated, according to a new study out of Tulane. Lead researcher, Tor Tornqvist, says they developed a map to determine how rapidly it’s going underwater and where…:
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He hopes the map will be used by policymakers who are making decisions about restoring Louisiana’s coast.

The St. Tammany Parish coroner doesn’t think a new law to limit first time opioid prescriptions will address the epidemic as much as we hoped.
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The Louisiana House backed a $28 billion operating budget that would use every dollar forecast to be available for spending. The plan will be heard in the Senate finance committee today.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish was critically injured when he was shot by a gunman this morning while practicing for a charity baseball game. The Hospital says Scalise remains in critical condition, after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the hip.

Members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation are reacting to the shooting of Congressman Scalise. Michelle Southern has that…
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Legislators have taken a significant step towards ending the budget impasse and the special session. On a 56-44 vote, the House has approved a budget that allocates 100-percent of the available money. A large contingent of House Republicans like Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala wanted to withold at least 100-million dollars, because the state constantly has midyear revenue shortfalls.

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But New Orleans Representative Walt Leger says if the state doesn’t allocate all of the available dollars, cuts will occur to areas when the fiscal year begins in July to areas of the budget that do not need to be slashed.

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The 28-billion dollar budget proposal will be heard in the Senate finance committee on Thursday, and it has the support of Governor John Bel Edwards.

Louisiana’s Congressional delegation is reacting to the shooting this morning outside of Washington that injured several including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish. Senator John Kennedy…:
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Scalise is recovering from a gunshot wound to the hip and a Washington DC hospital lists him in critical condition.

The shooter has been identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois, and President Trump announced he is dead. Mr. Trump commended the actions of the officers who stepped in to stop this deliberate attack.
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State Police say a Baton Rouge Police officer shot and killed a passenger who allegedly got out of a vehicle during a traffic stop with a gun last night. Trooper Bryan Lee says troopers are gathering witness statements, and the investigation is ongoing…:
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The deceased is identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier.

Good news for Baton Rouge area motorists, as the state Department of Transportation announces plans to widen Interstate 10 from four to six lanes in East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes. The project also includes the replacement of the LA 42 overpass. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says construction will begin early next year
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The $72 million project is funded through a combination of state and federal funds.

New Orleans area Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is in critical condition according to a Washington DC hospital after he was shot in the hip while at practice for a charity baseball game. The Illinois man identified as the shooter belonged to a Facebook group called “Terminate the Republican Party.” U.S. Representative Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish says it’s a sad day in America..
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The gunman, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson was killed by Capitol police officers. St. Landry Parish Congressman Clay Higgins says that’s just fine with him and he wishes his colleague a full and speedy recovery…
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President Donald Trump spoke at the White House about the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise. The two have developed a close relationship as Scalise has been a huge ally in the U.S. House in the President’s attempt to overhaul health care and reform the nation’s tax code. Mr. Trump says he has offered full and complete support to the Scalise family….
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Scalise’s wife and two children were seen leaving their Jefferson Parish home this morning with luggage.

A suspect is dead as a result of another officer-involved shooting in Baton Rouge. State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says the deadly encounter began when Baton Rouge Police conducted a traffic stop just before midnight….
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The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier.

The hospital treating House Majority Whip Steve Scalise tweeted that he remains in critical condition. President Trump confirmed this morning the shooter has died as a result of his injuries. St. Landry Parish Congressman Clay Higgins says that’s just fine with him. He’s thankful the security detail responded so quickly.

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President Trump commends the work of the Alexandria Police Department for rushing to the baseball field where Scalise and others were shot this morning. Mr. Trump says it’s important to remember during difficult times that we are best when united.

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The shooter has been identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois.

The Department of Transportation announces plans to widen I-10 in both directions from Highland Road in Baton Rouge to LA 73. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the $72 million project is funded through a combination of state and federal funds. But he says this is onetime money from a FASTLANE grant.

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Construction is expected to begin early next year.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cites a man for harassing fishermen after 56-year-old Dean Bullara of Opelouses argued with another man over a public fishing hole on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Sabine Parish. Officials say after a heated argument, the other man, 48-year-old Donald Johnson of Deridder, pulled a gun on Bullara. Bullara has been cited for harassing a fisherman, and Johnson is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish was critically injured when he was shot by a gunman this morning while practicing for a charity baseball game. The Hospital says Scalise remains in critical condition, after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the hip.

Members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation are reacting to the shooting of Congressman Scalise. Michelle Southern has that…
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The state transportation department announces plans to widen Interstate 10 in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes from four to six lanes. Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says this will help alleivate congestion that happens during morning and afternoon commute times…
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Wilson says construction is slated to begin in early 2018.

State Police is investigating a deadly shooting involving cops in Baton Rouge that claimed the life of the suspect. Trooper Bryan Lee says the incident took place late last night during a traffic stop…:
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The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier, died at the scene.

And State Police say 35-year-old Avery Metrejean of Morgan City was the person fatally shot by St. Martin Parish Sheriff deputies on Monday night while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.