The House is expected to vote this afternoon on a proposal to raise hunting and fishing license fees in order to pay for state Wildlife and Fisheries expenses. Jeff Palermo has a preview…
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An LSU medical graduate has put out a new supplement that was tested at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, aimed at improve gut health. Matt Doyle has more.
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A riverboat gambling bill is on deck for Senate consideration today. Michael Farrar has the story.
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A House floor vote is scheduled today on a proposal to raise the cost of a basic resident hunting and fishing license by a few dollars. Wildlife and Fisheries officials say the increase is needed to offset a 65-million dollar loss in state funding since 2009. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the proposal is having a difficult time passing, because it needs 70 votes from the 105-member House
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Pinsonat says a special session is likely coming in which legislators will be asked to pass tax measures to replace expiring revenue, so jacking up the price for a hunting or fishing license is not something legislators are quick to endorse
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Pinsonat says lawmakers are facing re-election next year, so voting for a fee increase on a hobby many Louisiana residents enjoy is not a good idea for most legislators
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A new supplement wrapped up testing at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and claims it can help improve gut health that is lacking in most modern diets. “Biomebliss”, from LSU Medical School graduate and New Orleans Native Dr. Mark Heiman says there’s a lot of research showing Americans are lacking the proper bacteria in their stomachs.
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Heiman says between processed foods and low carb diets, people are losing out on nutrients are that crucial to helping your body stay healthy, slim, and regular.
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Heiman says Biomebliss is a prebiotic that feeds microorganisms in your gut that often starve when you try out a new, non-balanced diet plan.
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A report from 2015 studies of Biomebliss at Pennington is available, but the claims have not yet been reviewed by the FDA.
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A bill that would allow riverboat casinos to expand onto land is scheduled to be heard by the full Senate today, after being pulled from consideration last week. The bill would remove restrictions for Louisiana’s 15 floating gambling halls. Louisiana Casino Association Executive Director Wade Duty says more profitable casinos means more revenue for the state.
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Duty says Louisiana is the only state that requires casinos be seaworthy, and that’s holding back the local industry.
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The bill’s sponsor, Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns, says the legislation is not an expansion of gaming, but Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says that’s disingenuous.
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Mills, a conservative cultural values advocate, says allowing those casinos to expand would increase the number of gambling addicts, which currently numbers nearly 180,000 statewide.
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Another gambling bill, one that would allow Tangipahoa residents to vote on whether or not to accept a casino in Robert, is also expected to be discussed.
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The chairman of Senate Finance has no desire to approve the budget the House passed last Thursday. Ville Platte Senator Eric LaFleur says he can’t support a spending plan that would kick 46-thousand elderly and disabled people from nursing homes
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But Republicans on the panel have a different view. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says the legislature should pass a budget, so they have a better idea on where the budget gaps exist
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Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne made the case again to end the regular session early, so a special session can be called to pass tax bills to replace expiring revenues. Dardenne says at least 600-million dollars is needed to keep partner hospitals open, medical schools operating and to fully fund TOPS
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After the Spring Game, it remains unclear who will be the Tigers starting quarterback when LSU faces Miami in the season opener. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Justin McMillan had the best performance out of the three candidates on Saturday, but Myles Brennan and Lowell Narcisse have good days too during the spring. Orgeron says the offense as a whole has to execute better…
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the leading rusher in the contest as he had 14 carries for 74 yards. Orgeron says Edwards-Helaire was solid throughout the spring,…
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The Pelicans took care of Portland in four games and its on to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. New Orleans kept the Trail Blazers dynamic duo in the backcourt in check and Jrue Holiday has emerged as a super star player after averaging 28 points per game in the series. Head Coach Alvin Gentry knew the pieces were in place to make some noise in the playoffs…
Gentry has gone from a coach on the hot seat to a leader who is pushing all of the right buttons. He says this is the kind of basketball he envisioned when hired three years ago…
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