The office of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has issued a statement on the Louisiana Congressman’s condition following this morning’s mass shooting outside Washington. It says Scalise was shot in the hip and is currently undergoing surgery in stable condition. The suspected gunman has been described as a middle aged white male and police say he is in custody. The shooting happened at the Republican congressional baseball team’s early morning practice.

The full House is set to debate the spending plan approved by the Appropriations Committee which spends more than the original bill, but still less than what the Governor wants. Chairman Cameron Henry says he hopes their version of HB1 shows that the House GOP is willing to negotiate, but he doesn’t expect the same from the other side…:
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The governor says the House’s idea to withhold money from the budget in case of a shortfall is not a responsible approach.

The Department of Transportation announces a contractor has been selected for the I-10 widening project in East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes. They say James Construction Group, llc. will widen the interstate from four to six lanes east of Highland Rd. to LA 73, with Construction slated to begin in early 2018.

Tiger fans are getting ready to make the trip back to Omaha as LSU will face Florida State on Saturday night in the College World Series:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statement in response to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana being shot in Alexandria, Virginia early this morning. Edwards says it appears to be an outrageous, cowardly attack on one of our own. Many Congressmen were reportedly also hurt in the mass shooting. President Donald Trump tweeted Scalise was badly injured, but will fully recover. We’re told the shooter is in custody.

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a 28-billion dollar budget plan that now leaves $100 million on the table, as opposed to $206 million. But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the responsible way to deal with the budget is to appropriate the dollars that are available…:
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But committee chairman Cameron Henry says he hopes this proposal shows the House is willing to negotiate with the governor and Senate.

Louisiana is one of 30 states seeing a decline in gas prices…:
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It’s hurricane season and one of the ways you can prepare is to pre-register for disaster food stamps. DCFS spokeswoman Kim Matherne says this gets your basic info in the system, but workers will ask for more information at the DSNAP site in the event of a hurricane…:
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BREAKING: Multiple news outlets are reporting that several members of Congress were shot in a suburban area of Washington D.C., including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana. Reports indicate it happened at the Republican congressional baseball team’s early morning practice. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a 28-billion dollar budget plan that spends more than what they proposed in the regular session, but still less than what the Senate and governor wanted. The new proposal represents 98.94 percent of the state income forecast that would be spent. Chairman Cameron Henry…:
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But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says that $100 million dollars being held back is money the state might need in the mid-year that they wouldn’t be able to spend. The full House is expected to vote on the budget today.

LSU fans are packing today ahead of a big trip to Omaha to watch the Tigers compete in the College World Series. Tracie McPherson with Visit Omaha says Louisiana is known for its great food, but fans should get a taste of some world-renowned Omaha steaks…:
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Louisiana is one of 30 states seeing a decline in gas prices. AAA Spokesman Don Redman says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is about $2.14. He says refineries are staying in line with demand…:
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He expects the statewide average to remain above $2 a gallon throughout the summer.

State Police say their investigators looking into a deadly officer involved shooting in which a Baton Police Department cop shot and killed a passenger who exited a vehicle with a gun during a traffic stop. This is an active investigation.

State Police is investigating a deadly shooting involving cops in Baton Rouge. They say preliminary investigations indicate that, during a traffic stop late last night, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department shot a passenger who got out of the vehicle with a gun. The cops were not injured, and the person with the weapon is dead. The investigation is ongoing.

Lawmakers are working towards a budget agreement, as the House Appropriations Committee approves a $28 billion spending plan for next fiscal year…:
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Although increasing slightly nationally, gas prices are dropping in 30 states including Louisiana. That’s according to AAA spokesperson Don Redman:
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AAA attributes the national price drop to an unexpected buildup of crude oil, an increase in gasoline stocks and a drop in demand.

With hurricane season underway, the Department of Children and Family Services is encouraging Louisiana residents to pre-register for disaster food stamps. Spokeswoman Kim Matherne…:
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She says people can pre-register at dcfs.la.gov.

Louisiana is one of 30 states seeing a decline in gas prices. Halen Doughty has more…

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Tiger fans are getting ready to make the trip back to Omaha as LSU will face Florida State on Saturday night in the College World Series. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Lawmakers are working towards a budget agreement, as the House Appropriations Committee approves a $28 billion spending plan for next fiscal year. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Although increasing slightly nationally, gas prices are dropping in 30 states and Louisiana is one of those seeing a decline in prices at the pump. That’s according to AAA spokesperson Don Redman, who says prices are slightly lower than at this time last year.

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The statewide average of $2.14 a gallon is well below the forecast for June of $2.40 a gallon. Redman says how low it will go is hard to predict. He says we’re seeing higher demand like we typically do for summer, but refineries have kept up with the demand.

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Redman says he expects the statewide average to remain above $2 a gallon throughout the summer. He says the price of gas is about 20 cents cheaper in Louisiana than the national average. He says they’re already seeing drivers take advantage of lower prices at the pump.

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The city of Omaha is excited LSU is back in the College World Series. Tracie McPherson with Visit Omaha says they always enjoy when Tiger fans visit because the Purple and Gold Nation love a good party. She says there is a speakeasy where fans can experience a unique time.

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The Tigers will face Florida State on Saturday at 7pm. McPherson says there are a variety of different craft breweries in walking distance to TD Ameritrade Park.  She says even though Louisiana is known for food, they can get a taste of some world-renowned Omaha steaks.

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McPherson says while waiting for the first pitch, fans can tailgate at Baseball Village. She says a new activity to enjoy is the Baseball Hall of Fame at the CenturyLink Center.

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The Department of Children and Family Services encourages Louisiana residents to pre-register for disaster food stamps in preparation for hurricane season. Kim Matherne with DCFS says pre-registering gets your information in the system and makes things move smoother following a disaster.

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Matherne says the DSNAP program offers assistance to people who need help purchasing groceries after a disaster. She says when pre-registering, families will need the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers of all household members. She says workers will ask for more information at the DSNAP site in the event of a hurricane.

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Matherne says in the event of a disaster, people should go to the DSNAP site in their parish, which will be listed on the DCFS website. She says people can pre-register at dcfs.la.gov or call 1-888-LA-HELP-U. She says there are some people who do not need to register.

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The House Appropriations Committee has approved a 28-billion dollar budget plan that spends more than what they proposed in the regular session, but still less than what the Senate and governor wanted. The new proposal represents 98.94 percent of the state income forecast that would be spent. Chairman Cameron Henry…:

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Henry says there has been a lot said and written in the media about the House not willing to compromise, and he hopes this proposal shows that is not the case. But he says he’s not holding his breath that the upper chamber or the administration will negotiate…:

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But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says that $100 million dollars being held back is money the state might need in the mid-year that they wouldn’t be able to spend. He says the responsible way to deal with the budget is to appropriate the dollars that are available…:

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Dardenne says they want to see all of the money appropriated, but the administration will let agencies know to hold back money in case of a midyear shortfall…:

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Under the latest proposal, $100 million would be left on the table as opposed to $206 million. The full House will debate the spending plan Wednesday.

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Thirty-two-year-old running back Adrian Peterson says he’s ready to catch passes in the Saints offense. Peterson caught 241 passes during his 10 seasons in Minnesota and doesn’t know why people say he can’t be a pass catching running back….

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Peterson has nearly 12-hundred rushing yards during his Hall of Fame career and he’s looking forward to playing with a Hall of Fame quarterback in Drew Brees this season….

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Peterson and running back Mark Ingram are on the field during the team’s minicamp this week. Fans are also getting a chance to see third-round pick Alvin Kamara from Tennessee. Payton says he likes what he’s seen from Kamara….

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Col. Kevin Reeves has been named as the permanent superintendent of Louisiana State Police, after serving as interim since March. Reeves says he remains committed to the public.
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Reeves began his career with State Police as a motorcycle trooper in 1990.

According to the Agenda for Children’s KIDS COUNT report, Louisiana is below the national average for uninsured children. KIDS COUNT Coordinator Theresa Falgoust says 96 percent of Louisiana children now have health insurance. She hopes this leads to improvements in child health outcomes.

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Lawmakers are working towards a budget agreement, as the House Appropriations Committee approves a $28 billion spending plan for next fiscal year. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A suspect has died following an officer involved shooting in St. Martin Parish. Authorities say deputies attempted to serve a warrant on a suspect, when the male subject pulled a gun. Shots were fired at the suspect, and he was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The House Appropriations Committee approved a 28-billion dollar budget that spends more than what they proposed in the regular session, but still less than what the Senate and governor wanted. Chairman Cameron Henry says the new proposal represents nearly 99 percent of the state income forecast.

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But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says they want to see all of the money appropriated, and the administration will let agencies know to hold back money in case of a midyear shortfall.

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The full House will debate the spending plan Wednesday.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the House’s idea to withhold money from the budget in case of a shortfall is not a responsible approach. He says any money not appropriated cannot be spent later.

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Edwards adds that money can also not be used in the event of a natural disaster like a hurricane or flood.

The Governor announces Col. Kevin Reeves is the new permanent superintendent of State Police. Reeves took over as interim when Col. Mike Edmonson announced his retirement amid an investigation into a travel scandal involving four troopers. Reeves says they are working to ensure that never happens again.

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Reeves says the findings of the investigation will be released after the department finishes the disciplinary process.

Lawmakers have less than a week left to pass a budget for next fiscal year, after failing to do so in the regular session. Michelle Southern has more…

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Three people have been arrested for allegedly sneaking drugs into Angola after police received a tip about a package containing what is believed to be marijuana and tobacco products. Police say the three Morgan City suspects are charged with criminal conspiracy to introduce contraband into a penal facility. Officals say the investigation is ongoing and more arrests could be made.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces interim Superintendent of State Police Col. Kevin Reeves has received the permanent position. Reeves has served as interim since March, and he says the department is moving forward to build a new confidence with LSP.

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Reeves began his career with State Police as a motorcycle trooper in 1990.

The Agenda for Children ranks Louisiana 48^th in the country for overall child wellbeing in their KIDS COUNT report. KIDS COUNT Coordinator Theresa Falgoust says Louisiana made strides in some key areas, like more parents having high school diplomas and full-time jobs, fewer babies born with low birthweights, and other areas.

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Falgoust adds 96 percent of Louisiana children now have health insurance.