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Senators left to figure out funding for state voucher program

By Alex Deiro
Knowing the funding for the state's voucher program is on shaky ground brings mother Falesha Augustus to tears.

Mayor Holden: Washington bridge collapse should serve as wake up call for EBR

By Andrew Capasso
Mayor-President Kip Holden warned today that the bridge collapse in Washington should serve as a wake up call for East Baton Rouge Parish.

20 bills passed by Louisiana Legislature signed into law

By Governor's Office
Governor Bobby Jindal has signed the following bills passed by the Legislature into law. These additions make the total number of bills signed for the 2013 Regular Legislative Session to 26. HOUSE

Gov. Jindal: Obama's woes flow out of big government philosophy

By Gov. Bobby Jindal
The latest problems with the IRS witch hunt, the seizure of phone records from The Associated Press, the conflicting Benghazi stories and disastrous attempts to enforce Obamacare may all seem unrelated, but they are not.

Senators continue to comb through the state budget

By Alex Deiro
At the Capitol on Thursday the Senate Finance Committee will continue to comb through the State’s operating budget. The proposed budget was passed over to the Senate from the House more than a week ago.

Breakaway school district bill moves to House floor

By Alex Deiro
In session today, the proposed breakaway school district in East Baton Rouge Parish is moving forward at the Capitol. The Southeastern Community School District would take thousands of students out of EBR Parish schools.

Convicted murderers, rapists, pedophiles now prohibited from food stamp program

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By Samantha Morgan
A Louisiana Senator is responsible for passing an amendment that will prohibit convicted murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from being able to receive food stamps.

Lawmakers working to help jump start Juban Crossing Development

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By Alex Deiro
Thousands of jobs hang in the balance in Livingston Parish as the Juban Crossing Project continues to stall.

Gonzales councilman faces opposition with recall committee

By Wade Petite - TheCreole.com
The ‘Recall Gary Lacombe Committee’ met on Monday, May 20, to strategize on the best way to achieve its objective of obtaining the requisite number of signatures to force a recall election of the embattled Gonzales Councilman.

Bill banning social media sites while driving headed to Governor’s desk

By Samantha Morgan
A bill banning Louisiana people from visiting social media sites while driving has gained final approval. The bill will now head to Governor Jindal’s desk.

Bill banning smoking on all Louisiana college campuses may become law

By Alex Deiro
Bill banning smoking on all Louisiana college campuses may become law Universities across the state could soon be putting stronger smoke-free policies in place if a proposed law passes through the legislature.

Local Tea Party organization claims the IRS needs to be shut down

By David Lippman
Members of the Tea Party Patriots say the IRS needs to be shut down. A handful of people protested outside of the local IRS office.
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Planned Parenthood under fire at the Capitol

By Alex Deiro
Thousands of people in Louisiana use Planned Parenthood’s services every year. A group of lawmakers are pushing a resolution to prevent state funds from being used for those services.
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Gov. Jindal to Texas Brine: No more excuses about buyout delays

By David Lippman
Governor Bobby Jindal issued an ultimatum to Texas Brine on Monday: buy out evacuated residents from their homes, or risk losing every permit the state issued it.
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Medicaid expansion bills continue to be defeated at the Capitol

By Alex Deiro
One by one, proposed laws to expand Medicaid are being shot down at the capitol. The latest in the line, Senate Bill 125, died in the Senate Finance committee.