Colorado Congressman Jared Polis went on a crazy rant about “crayfish” directed at Minden Congressman John Fleming on the US House floor.
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The legislative session ends today and lawmakers have until 6 PM to approve a budget for next fiscal year and pass revenue generating bills that would stave off large cuts to higher education and health care. LSU President and Chancellor F King Alexander…:
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House leaders say they are very close to coming to an agreement.

The state House didn’t want to ask the state to drop its appeal of a federal judge’s ruling to set free the last of the Angola 3. Albert Woodfox has been in solitary confinement more than four decades for killing a prison guard but his last two convictions were overturned. But Jackson Representative Ken Havard says if the man is set free then the victim’s family would suffer…:
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The resolution failed 65-18.

The LSU baseball team is on their way to Omaha today as preparations begin for the Tigers 17th College World Series appearance. LSU will play TCU on Sunday at 2pm.

The state House rejected a resolution today that asked the Louisiana Attorney General to drop his appeal of a federal judge’s order to release Albert Woodfox; the last of the Angola three. Woodfox has been in solitary confinement for over 40 years for killing a prison guard. Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith says it’s time to drop this:
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Several House members defended the AG and the resolution failed 65-18.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has damage assessment teams in northwest Louisiana assess Red River flooding damage. GOHSEP deputy director Mark Riley says the data collected is needed in a request for a federal disaster declaration…:
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Colorado Congressman Jared Polis went on a bizarre rant about “crayfish” directed at Minden Congressman John Fleming on the US House floor. Polis disagreed with Fleming’s stance on a bill that would prevent the federal government from enforcing federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized it. Here’s how Polis responded to Fleming’s remarks…:
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Fleming says Polis’s rant was very odd and puzzling…:
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Fleming believes Polis should get his facts straight before going on another such rant.

State lawmakers have until 6 today to reach an agreement on the budget. Leaders say they are very close to coming up with a spending plan for next year. One of the major items up for debate is what to do about the cigarette tax which the House wants to raise 32 cents but the Senate wants to make it much higher.

Legislators have until 6 tonight to agree on a budget for next fiscal year. House Speaker Chuck Kleckley open today’s session of the House by telling lawmakers they’re very close to reaching an agreement on a spending plan…:
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Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater has told lawmakers that higher education could be cut 282 million dollars, if Jindal vetoes revenue generating bills that are not offset with a tax cut. LSU President and Chancellor F King Alexander says that will be tough to swallow…:
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As part of the budget deal, lawmakers are still trying to figure out how much to riase the tax on cigarettes. The House agreed to a tax increase of 32 cents and the Senate believes it should be much higher than that.

The rising waters of the Red River have some concerned that could lead to a higher number of mosquitoes this summer. Eric Gill has more…:
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The Livingston Police Department arrests a 28-year-old man for allegedly having sex with an underage girl in a public restroom. Authorities say witnesses reported Jason Kelly and a 15-year-old girl regularly visit the bathroom in the park across from the police department. Cops ended up finding the two and the suspect confessed to the crime. Kelly is charged with two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

The legislative session ends today and lawmakers have until 6 PM to approve a budget for next fiscal year and pass revenue generating bills that would stave off large cuts to higher education and health care. LSU President and Chancellor F King Alexander says lawmakers have talked about making higher education a priority, but that doesn’t mean public universities and colleges will not be spared from big cuts…

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Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater has told lawmakers that higher ed could be cut 282 million dollars, if Jindal vetoes revenue generating bills that are not offset with a tax cut.

Some are concerned the rising waters of the Red River could lead to a higher number of mosquitoes this summer. LSU AgCenter Entomologist Kristin Healy says the mosquitoes produced by the flood waters may not be the type that transmit West Nile, but they will the type that like to bite humans. She says personal protection is always important…

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Healy says mosquito control departments in areas along the Red River will have their hands full this summer.

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and woman, who were running an animal rescue center in Anacoco, after authorities say they found numerous dead animals on the property. They say deputies also found several animals in poor health and none of the animals on the property had adequate food or water. 42-year-old Jason Scerbo and 33 year-old Amanda Scerbo were arrested on animal cruelty charges.

The LSU baseball team heads to Omaha today for their 17th College World Series appearance and fans won’t be far behind. Michelle Southern reports…

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Today is the last day for lawmakers to come up with a budget deal as the legislative session must end at 6 PM. Scott Carwile has more…

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A former teacher in Rapides Parish has been arrested on allegations of inappropriate behavior with an underage student. 45-year-old Christopher Glasscock is booked on seven counts of prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student. Authorities say allegations against Glasscock, who was an agricultural teacher at Buckeye High School, surfaced in May. Details about the allegations were not released.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office says 4 people described as gangsters have been arrested in the brutal murder of a 15-year-old boy last year. Sheriff Jeff Wiley says 18-year-old Tyrell Williams, 21-year-old Marcus Ester and two juveniles are charged in the death of Brandon Augusta. He believes all 5 were under the influence of synthetic marijuana when a fight took place…

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All four face first degree murder charges.

The Abbeville Police Department says 8 people are under arrest who were allegedly involved in a cockfighting ring. Detective LeLand Laseter says a concerned citizen reported they’d seen roosters fighting at a residence in the city. He says when officers entered the property, they located feathers, wounded roosters and other things associated with cockfighting…

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Laseter says the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

Today is the final day of the legislative session and lawmakers have until 6 PM to approve a budget for next fiscal year and pass revenue generating bills that would avoid large cuts to higher education and health care. The SAVE tax credit could be used to offset tax increases and satisfy Governor Jindal’s demand for a revenue neutral budget. But House members call the legislation a sham. Senate Finance Chairman Jack Donahue hopes the House changes its stance…

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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office says 4 people described as gangsters have been arrested in the brutal murder of a 15-year-old Brandon Augusta. Sheriff Jeff Wiley says several weapons of opportunity were used in the killing on the bank of the Mississippi River…

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18-year-old Tyrell Williams, 21-year-old Marcus Ester and two juveniles are charged with 1st degree murder in Augusta’s death.

The Abbeville Police Department says 8 people are under arrest who were allegedly involved in a cockfighting ring. Detective LeLand Laseter says they got a call in mid-May from a concerned citizen who reported they’d seen roosters fighting at a residence in the city. He says cops responded and observed from a distance…

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Laseter says more arrests are expected.

The rising waters of the Red River have raised concerns that could lead to a higher number of mosquitoes this summer. LSU AgCenter Entomologist Kristin Healy says the mosquitoes the area will see from the floods will likely not be the “house mosquito” that transmits the West Nile Virus…

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Healy says personal protection is always important to prevent mosquito bites.

It’s the last day of the legislative session and lawmakers have until 6 PM to approve a budget for next fiscal year and pass revenue generating bills that would stave off large cuts to higher education and health care. Senate Finance Chairman Jack Donahue says legislators also need to pass a tax offset to prevent Governor Bobby Jindal from vetoing certain tax bills…

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The SAVE tax credit could be used to offset tax increases and satisfy Jindal’s demand for a revenue neutral budget.

The LSU baseball team leaves for Omaha today and the fans won’t be far behind as preparations begin for the Tigers 17th College World Series appearance. Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Deborah Ward says they love it when the Purple and Gold Nation is in town…

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LSU will play TCU on Sunday at 2pm.

The rising waters of the Red River have some concerned that could lead to a higher number of mosquitoes this summer. LSU AgCenter Entomologist Kristin Healy says any time you get more water, you get more mosquitoes. Healy says when a river floods, it floods nearby flood plains and that’s where the problem lies…

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Healy says the mosquitoes the area will see from the floods will likely not be the “house mosquito” that transmits the West Nile Virus. She says mosquito control departments in areas along the Red River will have their hands full this summer as they combat the pests.

Lawmakers have until 6 PM Thursday to approve a budget for next fiscal year and pass revenue generating bills that would stave off large cuts to higher education and health care. Senate Finance Chairman Jack Donahue says legislators also need to pass a tax offset to prevent Governor Bobby Jindal from vetoing certain tax bills…
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The SAVE tax credit could be used to offset tax increases and satisfy Jindal’s demand for a revenue neutral budget. But House members call the legislation a gimmick. Jeremy Alford of la-politics-dot-com, no one at the State Capitol knows how this session will wind up…
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Governor Bobby Jindal is expected to sign the three bill compromise passed by the legislature related to Common Core. Going forward, four panels-mostly made up of teachers-will review the curriculum. The Council for a Better Louisiana supports Common Core-and their president Barry Erwin is pleased with the compromise…
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A key component of the legislation is that the next governor will have the ability to reject any proposed changes to Common Core.

Another bill heading to the governor’s desk is one that doubles the fine for littering. A first-offense for simple littering will go up from 75 to 150-dollars and subsequent offenses will increase from 500 to one-thousand dollars. The additional revenue will go towards the retirement system of the law enforcement agency that writes the litter ticket.

With the legislative session set to end on Thursday at 6 PM, lawmakers are scrambling to come up with a budget proposal that Governor Jindal will sign. Here’s Eric Gill with more…
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Some new Gross Domestic Product numbers from the Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis reveal Louisiana’s economy is lagging behind the national average for growth. The national rate is 2.2 percent; while Louisiana’s is 1.9 percent. The state’s mining sector – which includes oil and natural gas- shrank, which helped to contribute to the lower numbers.
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The 3 bills described as a compromise with Common Core are expected to be signed by Governor Bobby Jindal. Four panels, mostly be made up of teachers, will review Common Core and make recommendations to BESE, and the next governor will have the ability to reject any proposed changes to the curriculum…
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That’s Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin.

New Orleans Police say a man is dead after his truck crashed through a fifth or sixth level barracade and window of a parking garage, then fell to the street below. Paul Colce, an eyewitness, says he and others ran to help….
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He says it was nothing short of a miracle that nobody else was hurt.

The governor’s office says Bobby Jindal plans to sign the three bills that have been described as a compromise in the battle over Common Core. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin is pleased Common Core education standards will stay in public schools…
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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office says a teenager from Opelousas tragically lost her life after a tree fell on top of her car. Spokesman Lt. Clay Higgins says the incident happened around 2pm Tuesday and they presume there were strong storms in the area when 17-year-old Gaberielle Lajack was backing out of her own driveway…:
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Lajack was pronounced dead at the scene.
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With the legislative session set to end on Thursday at 6 PM, lawmakers are rushing to come up with a budget that Governor Bobby Jindal will sign. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says all major negotiations are occurring behind closed doors…
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Even prominent members of the legislature have no idea how the session will end up.

New Orleans Police say a man is dead after his truck crashed through a parking garage and fell to the street. Paul Colce, an eyewitness, says he was standing at Camp and Poydras streets when he heard the sound of glass breaking…
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He says it’s a miracle nobody else was hurt. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.