A bill that would reduce an income tax break that many upper-income earners enjoy failed to get out of the House Ways and Means Committee. Chairman Neil Abramson cast the tie-breaking vote to kill the legislation that would have reduced how much of a federal deduction individuals can claim on their personal state income taxes. The proposal would have raised 117-million dollars. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says based on early action, he doesn’t see the legislature raising the 600-million dollars needed to close the budget gap…
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The governor has said if the legislature doesn’t raise 600 million dollars, the TOPS scholarship program will not be fully funded. But there are many in the state legislature who can’t support additional taxes on residents.

Starting August 1st, signs will be required to be posted 500 feet ahead of intersections that have red light cameras, because of a bill signed into law by the governor. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is the author…
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He says if you get a ticket and there is no sign you don’t have to pay the ticket.

Orthopedists are raising concerns about the new law that allows patients to see physical therapists without getting a diagnosis from a doctor first. Don Molino has more…
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Lawmakers don’t seem to be warming up to Governor John Bel Edwards tax proposals in this second special session. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says many of the bills are failing to get out of the House Ways and Means committee, which is dominated by republicans who oppose additional tax increases…
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Governor Edwards is asking legislators to raise 600-million dollars in revenue.

Governor Edwards and members of the legislature are supportive of changes to the Common Core academic standards suggested by a 26-member review panel. BESE President Jim Garvey…:
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Twenty-one percent of the English and math standards were changed by the panel and will be in effect for the upcoming school year.

Baton Rouge police say an eight-month-old child left in a hot car has died. Authorities say the child arrrived at Baton Rouge General unresponsive and the investigation is ongoing. Family members have identified the infant as Raylee Mercer.

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into a law a measure requiring municipalities to post signs notifying motorists if they are approaching an intersection that has red light cameras. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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And LHSAA principals have voted to keep the public-private school playoff split intact, which means 9 title games in football and 12 for basketball, baseball and softball.

Several of Governor John Bel Edwards tax proposals are struggling in the special session. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says proposals that would have raised income taxes on middle and upper class income earners received a frosty reception from the House Ways and Means Committee:
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Some revenue raising bills have been approved by the House Committee. Chairman Neil Abramson says the total is 211-million dollars, but Governor Edwards is asking legislators to raise 600-million dollars to avoid major cuts.

The governor and members of the House and Senate education committees are happy with the revisions to the Common Core academic standards. BESE president Jim Garvey says the changes will give teachers the freedom to teach the standards how they want…
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The reworked standards will be in effect for the new school year.

The state department of health and hospitals announces 197-thousand adults have enrolled in the state’s expanded Medicaid program. About 187-thousand of those automatically signed up because they were receiving state health services from the state. The rest have signed up online, by phone or in person.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association voted to keep expanded split championships during a special meeting held in Baton Rouge. Michelle Southern has more…
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Signs will be required to be posted 500 feet ahead of intersections that have red light cameras beginning August 1, because of a bill signed into law by the governor. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says this bill protects citizens’ right of due process, because if a motorist gets a ticket where a sign is not posted, they can get the ticket waived.

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The measure was approved with bipartisan support from both chambers. 

Governor Edwards’ tax proposals are not doing well two days in to the second special session. All revenue generating bills must start in the House Ways and Means Committee and LaPolitics.com publisher, Jeremy Alford says based on early action, he doesn’t see the legislature raising the $600 million needed to close the budget gap.

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Twenty-one percent of the Common Core English and math standards will change, as suggested by a 26-member review panel. BESE President Jim Garvey says that may not sound like much, but it’s about the same amount of changes that were made when they switched to Common Core initially.

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This puts to rest nearly a three year debate over whether the Common Core standards should be taught in public schools. 

People who would like to be field agents for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries can apply online through the Department of Civil Service website, as they are looking for up to 23 cadets. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says the class of graduating agents will fill field office vacancies around the state. He says they’ll train on general enforcement work on the state’s many wildlife management areas…:

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Starting August 1st, signs will be required to be posted 500 feet ahead of intersections that have red light cameras, because of a bill signed into law by the governor. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says this will benefit all citizens…:
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He says if you get a ticket and there is no sign you don’t have to pay the ticket.

Governor John Bel Edwards and members of the legislature are supportive of changes to the Common Core academic standards suggested by a 26-member review panel. BESE President Jim Garvey says the panel was made up of people recommended by local school boards…:
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Twenty-one percent of the English and math standards were changed by the panel.

Lawmakersa don’t seem to be warming up to Governor John Bel Edwards tax proposals. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says many bills are just being killed and he believes session fatigue may have something to do with it, as no legislature in the history of the state has met as long as these members have been in session.:
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The committee passed the construction budget bill and a measure to tie up loose ends from the first special session, including taxes that should not have been placed on things like Girl Scout cookies and school lunches.

The LHSAA has voted to keep the expanded select/non-select school championship split, during a special meeting Wednesday. This means there will once gain be nine championships in football, five non-select and four select. And 12 each in boys and girls basketball.

Two days into the second special session, several of Governor Joh Bel Edwards tax proposals have hit a wall. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says proposals that would have raised income taxes on middle and upper class income earners received a frosty reception from the House Ways and Means Committee:
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The governor signed a bill that would require signs to be posted before upcoming red light cameras. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The state Department of Health and Hospitals announces total new enrollment for expanded Medicaid reached more than 197,000 adults.For information on Medicaid expansion, the state’s website on the initiative is healthy.la.gov.

The LSU Tigers are heading to the Super Regionals after winning the Baton Rouge Regional by beating Rice 5-2. The Most Valuable Player of the Regional was Greg Deichmann, who had three hits on Tuesday, including a monster home run that put the Tigers up 3-2 in the seventh inning….
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Deichmann’s blast went 417 feet.

Starting August 1st, signs will be required to be posted 500 feet ahead of intersections that have red light cameras, because of a bill signed into law by the governor. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says it’s a great day for the citizens of Louisiana…:
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The measure was approved with bipartisan support from both chambers.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for new field agents, and they are taking applications for up to 23 cadets. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says the academy is starting in September…:
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He says they’ll train to enforce the state’s recreational boating laws, the state and federal wildlife and fisheries laws, and general law enforcement work on the stat’s many wildlife management areas.

Governor John Bel Edwards is signing the Ban the Box bill into law today. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The rally possum was alive and well at The Box last night as the Tigers overcame a 2 run deficit and come back to beat Rice 5-2 to advance to the Super Regionals. Jared Poche pitched six shutout innings, and the Most Valuable Player of the Regional was Greg Deichmann, who had three hits on Tuesday, including a monster home run that put the Tigers up 3-2. The Tigers will now take on Coastal Carolina Saturday.

The Humane Society of Louisiana says they’ve seen a higher than usual number of animal abuse arrests and seizures over the past six months and they credit teammwork….
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LSU is advancing to the Super Regionals after a 5-2 win over Rice. Jared Poche came out of the bullpen and pitched six shutout innings to earn his ninth win of the year…
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LSU’s super regional series with Coastal Carolina begins Saturday night.

Some important votes take place today regarding the future of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Member principals are in Baton Rouge to consider four different options that would restructure the playoff brackets for most sports, including football. LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee says if a new postseason format is approved today, the debate over public verus private will not end…
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State lawmakers were unable to pass a law that would give convicted teen killers a chance at parole after serving 30 years in prison. The US Supreme Court says states must offer this opportunity and Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says the inability to get a law passed could cost Louisiana a lot of money in court fees….
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Martiny says he’ll seek to change the law next year.

Louisiana remains one of 32 states not in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling, as a bill dealing with child killers failed to pass in the final minutes of the regular session. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor Edwards signed the bill into law that would allow patients to have direct access to a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral. Opponents argued this mandate would not be in the patient’s best interest. Supporters say this gives patients easier access to care they need. The change takes effect immediately.

The governor is signing the Ban the Box bill into law today. The measure would prohibit state employers from asking about criminal history until the interview process. Executive Director for the US Justice Action Network, Holly Harris, says many companies that hire people with criminal records will say that those employees are their best workers…:
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She says Louisiana is the incarceration capital of the world and in serious need of criminal justice reform.

LHSAA principals meet today in Baton Rouge to vote on four proposals regarding the public-private playoff split, which is set to expand to other sports beginning next year. LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee says one reason for this meeting is because the expanded split to other sports has created logistical issues for the venues that host championship events in basketball, baseball and softball…:
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Today Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a Ban The Box bill signing ceremony. The measure prohibits a state employer from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history until the interview process. US Justice Action Network Director Holly Harris says this is not just about helping those with criminal records, it’s about making our communities safer…:
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Harris says this bill will impact a lot of people, as most American families are touched by the criminal justice system in some way.

Some lawmakers are frustrated that a measure to give convicted teen killers the chance for parole after 30 years in prison. The Supreme Court ruled convicted minors can’t be sentenced to life without parole. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says while a lot of inmates will probably try to get parole hearings, he doesn’t think many of them will succeed…:
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Louisiana is one of 32 states not in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling.

The Humane Society of Louisiana says new partnerships have been formed with law enforcement agencies, leading to the newly formed Louisiana Animal Cruelty Investigation Task Force. Director Jeff Dorson says now when people report cases of animal abuse, members of the humane society will go out with the law enforcement agencies as they coordinate the arrests, and seize the animals to find them new homes…:
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Since the beginning of the year, several agencies have been involved in more than 14 arrests, and the seizure of more than 30 animals including horses, pigs, chickens and dogs.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for new field agents, and they are taking applications through June for up to 23 cadets. They’ll train to enforce the state’s recreational boating laws, the state and federal wildlife and fisheries laws, and general law enforcement work on the stat’s many wildlife management areas. Applicants can apply online through the Department of Civil Service website.