Over 100 college students gathered on the steps of the state capitol today to rally against proposed budget cuts to higher education.…
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Republican Senator David Vitter is holding a gubenatorial campaign fundraising event tonight in New Orleans, and is a very recognizeable name scheduled to show up on stage with him. Florida Governor-a potential presidential candidate-has announced his endorsement of Vitter. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie have also announced their support.
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The ACLU of Louisiana is calling on the candidates for Governor to address the state’s massive incarceration problem. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says the all of the gubernatorial candidates are talking about more about fixing the state’s budget problem, and overlooking a serious crisis…:
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She says she’s hopes the subject will be addressed.

A federal sex discrimination lawsuit has been filed by a transgender Lake Charles man against his former employer. Twenty-one-year-old Tristan Broussard alleges he was fired from Tower Loan last year when it was discovered he used to be a woman. Attorney Amy Whelan (WAY-lan), says they are open to settling, and turning this into a positve…
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A Tower Loan spokesman says they do not comment on personnel issues or issues involving pending litigation.