The U-S House approves a one-point-five trillion dollar tax package that supporters say will provide tax relief for working families, but opponents say only the rich will see tax breaks. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana says on average, families will see over two-thousand dollars more in their paychecks every year that will benefit them directly…

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A university of Kansas study says Uber customers are increasingly choosing the ride service for trips to the emergency room, over an ambulance. Chief of Emergency Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Keith Van Meter says sometimes people feel their illness is not that significant and just need an Uber driver to get them to the hospital, but that could be a mistake…

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Governor Edwards revealed his plan to help cover a one-billion-dollar deficit. It includes taxing services such as cable TV, but also reducing the state sales tax from five to four percent.  Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says the House Republican delegation is still discussing the best options to address the fiscal cliff…

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Edwards plans on calling a special session in February to consider his tax proposals.

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director James Waskom says they plan to work towards having the state officially partner with the Cajun Navy for future disasters. Waskom says it would be beneficial for GOHSEP to know who these people are, and where they are being dispatched to during an emergency..:

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The U-S House approves a one-point-five trillion dollar tax package that supporters say will provide tax relief for working families, but opponents say only the rich will see tax breaks.  Louisiana’s GOP Congressional delegation voted for the tax bill, while New Orleans Democrat Cedric Richmond voted against it, saying it only gives tax breaks to the top one-percent of income earners. Congressman Steve Scalise disagrees…

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On average, families will see over two-thousand dollars more in their paychecks every year.

A university of Kansas study finds Uber customers are increasingly using the ride service for trips to the emergency room, instead of an ambulance. Chief of Emergency Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Keith Van Meter, sympathizes with a desire to save money, but warns there are some things an Uber can’t do…

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Governor Edwards revealed his plan to help cover a one-billion-dollar deficit. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says right now they know one-point-one billion dollars in tax revenues will be going away on July 1^st, but thinks the deficit could be lowered based on the tax reform package Congress is debating…

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The US House approved the reform and the Senate is expected to approve it tonight.

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director James Waskom says they plan to work towards having the state officially partner with the Cajun Navy for future disasters. He told the Baton Rouge Press Club they are working on legislation that would establish some type of credibility for the citizen groups…

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Governor Edwards plans to call a special session in February to tackle the fiscal cliff. Kelley Ray gets reaction from the head of the House Republican Delegation…
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A study from the University of Kansas has found more people are using Uber, instead of an ambulance to get to the hospital for a health emergency. Chief of Emergency Medicine at LSU Health new Orleans, Doctor Keith Van Mater, advises against that…
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Caddo Parish deputies responding to a call allegeging child abuse arrest both the mother and father. Seth Sepulvado was charged with child desertion and cruelty to juveniles, and Beia Sepulvado was charged with child desertion. Caddo Sheriff’s spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says…
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Chadwick says deputies later learned the couple also left their child at the age of three-months old alone in their home while the husband took the wife to work.

The Cajun Navy has been vital in efforts to rescue individuals from flood waters. The director of the Governor’s office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Jim Waskom, says he wants to see legislation passed to certify them, so they can partner with the volunteer group…
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The U-S House approves a one-point-five trillion dollar tax reform package. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana says on average, families will see over two-thousand dollars more in their paychecks every year…
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New Orleans Democrat Cedric Richmond voted against the legislation, because he says it will only give tax breaks to the top one-percent of income earners.

Governor Edwards has laid out his plans on how the state should handle a one-billion dollar budget deficit that will occur when a temporary one-cent sales tax expires on June 30th. Chairman of the House Republican delegation, Representative Lance Harris, is non-committal on these plans, but they are worthy of discussion…
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A special session is expected in February.

The director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, James Waskom, will ask the legislature next year to approve legislation so they can partner with the volunteer group, the Cajun Navy. Waskom says it would be beneficial for GOHSEP to know who these peopoe are and where they are dispatched to rescue people during emergencies….
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The Cajun Navy has put their own boats in the water during times of catastrophic flooding to perform rescues.

A Shreveport couple is accused of child desertion. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the investigation started when deputies went to the home on a complaint that the father struck the six-month-old baby and detectives happened to learn…
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The child is now in protective services, while the parents Seth and Beia Sepulvado face charges and Seth was also booked on a charge of cruetly to juveniles.

Governor Edwards revealed his plan to help cover a one-billion-dollar deficit. It includes taxing services such as cable television, but also reducing the state sales tax from five to four percent. Edwards said he’d call a special session in February to consider his tax proposals. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says the House Republican delegation is still discussing the best options to address the fiscal cliff…:
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The Cajun Navy has a new mission, getting flood victims back into their homes in time for Christmas. A February 15th FEMA deadline is looming, where residents who are living in temporary housing face the possibility of paying rent to stay. Sondra Richard, a volunteer with the Cajun Navy, says many homes are still unlivable from the August 2016 flood…:
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Now The Cajun Navy just needs your help.

Tomorrow Governor John Bel Edwards will hold an end of the year news conference to deliver remarks reflecting on the challenges and successes Louisiana has seen during 2017. He will then host his statewide, monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor,” beginning at 2pm. You can hear the show on certain affiliates of the Louisiana Radio Network. Today Edwards is slated to make an announcement regarding an update on the potential partnership between the state, Ochsner Health and LSU.

A Report from the University of Kansas showed a 7% decrease in the use of ambulances in cities that have the ride service Uber. Matt Doyle has more:
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Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director James Waskom says they plan to work towards having the state officially partner with the Cajun Navy for future disasters. He told the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday that they are working on legislation that would establish some type of credibility for the citizen groups…:
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The Cajun Navy groups are credited with rescuing thousands of citizens during the 2016 floods and Hurricane Harvey.

Would you take an Uber to a hospital instead of an ambulance. A recent study out of the University of Kansas finds people are increasingly doing just that because it’s cheaper. Chief of Emergency Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Keith Van Meter, has concerns, but sees the potential..:
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The study showed ambulance use has declined 7% in cities with Uber.

Governor Edwards has indicated he’s calling a special session in February to tackle the fiscal cliff. Kelley Ray gets reaction form the head of the House Republican Delegation…:
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A University of Kansas study finds Uber customers are increasingly using the ride service for trips to the emergency room, instead of an ambulance. Chief of Emergency Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Keith Van Meter, sympathizes with the desire to save money, but warns there are some things an Uber just can’t do….
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The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a suit challenging the Webster Parish School District’s alleged practice of subjecting students to Christian prayer and other religious rituals. ACLU attorney Bruce Hamilton says the district is violating students First Amendment rights…:
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Webster Parish School Superintendent Johnny Rowland is not commenting on the suit.

Hundreds are still living in FEMA trailers in the wake of the 2016 floods, and volunteer efforts are underway to get them back into their homes:
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It’s further proof that The Cajun Navy isn’t going anywhere, and as GOHSEP Director James Waskom said Monday, the state might as well partner with them. Speaking before the Baton Rouge Press Club, Waskom said work is underway on legislation to certify The Cajun Navy for assistance with the state on future rescue efforts.

A mother has sued the Webster Parish School District claiming they are promoting Christitanity in its public schools. ACLU attorney Bruce Hamilton says the lawsuit provides over 30 examples of unconstitutional use of religion in schools…
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Webster School Superintendent Johnny Rowland says the lawsuit will be turned over to their legal counsel.

Hunger Free America has found 14-percent of working adults in Louisiana suffered from food insecurity at some point between 2014 and 2016, which is the second highest percentage in the country. Hunger Free American spokesperson Magen Allen says all ages are impacted, including senior citizens…
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Food insecurity is defined as “when a person is without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.”

A state Legislative audit finds Louisiana’s cancer research center has never achieved national recognition in the 15 years of it’s existence. Kelley Ray has more…
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Governor Edwards will be at the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport this afternoon where he is expected to announce that Ochsner will will take over management of safety-net hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe. B-R-F was contracted in 2013 to handle those duties, but LSU has not been happy with them.