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Senate Bill Aims to Ban Accessing Social Media Sites While Driving
The Louisiana State Senate will consider a bill that would ban accessing social media sites while driving.
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Asa Hutchinson Announces Campaign for Arkansas Governor
Former Congressman Asa Hutchinson is running for Governor.
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Political Analyst Names Sen. Pryor Most Vulnerable in 2014
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor has been named the most vulnerable Senator seeking reelection in 2014, according to one political analyst.
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Tax Renewals on May 4 Ballot for Ferriday & Rayville Voters
Voters in Rayville and Ferriday are being asked to renew taxes in the upcoming May 4 elections.
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Governor Bobby Jindal Scraps His Tax Plan; Calls on Legislature to Develop its Own Plan
Governor Bobby Jindal is scrapping his plans to get rid of the state and corporate income tax. He's calling on state lawmakers to come up...
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Louisiana Legislative Session Gets Underway Today
Starting today, Louisiana lawmakers will spend the next two months working to enact new laws and find a balance among controversial topics.
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Ouachita Parish Health Unit Property Tax Renewal Approved
Ouachita Parish voters have renewed a property tax that will fund the parish health unit as well as animal control.
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Mer Rouge Voters Approve Two Cent Sales Tax
Mer Rouge voters have approved a two cent sales tax.
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Bastrop Mayoral Race Headed for Runoff
There will be another race to determine the winner of the Bastrop Mayoral race.
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Sterlington Voters Approve Half Cent Sales Tax
Sterlington residents have approved a half-cent sales tax.
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Regional Headlines
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Early Voting Begins Saturday for May 4 Election
Early voting begins this Saturday for the May 4 municipal elections.
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Sen. Mary Landrieu Raises $1.2M in First Quarter of 2013
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu's re-election campaign raised over one million dollars during the first quarter of 2013.
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Tax Renewals on May 4 Ballot for Ferriday & Rayville Voters
Voters in Rayville and Ferriday are being asked to renew taxes in the upcoming May 4 elections.
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Polls Now Open Across Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana voters head to the polls Saturday to vote on a number of items, including property tax renewals, sales tax increases and a Mayoral...
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Ouachita Parish Property Tax Renewal on April 6 Ballot
Ouachita Parish voters will decide next week on whether or not to renew a ten year property tax renewal that funds the Ouachita Parish Health...
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Bastrop Mayoral Forum Tonight
The City of Bastrop will hold a public forum tonight so residents can hear from the seven people running for Mayor.
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Bastrop Mayoral Forum Scheduled for Thursday
The City of Bastrop will hold a public forum so residents can hear from the seven people running for mayor.
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RNC Releases Growth & Opportunity Report
The Republican National Committee today released an internal review today it hopes will reboot the GOP.
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Jindal Finishes 8th in 2013 CPAC Presidential Straw Poll
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal finished 8th in the 2013 CPAC Presidential Straw Poll.
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Update: Arkansas House Overrides Governor's Veto of 20-Week Abortion Ban Bill
The Arkansas House has voted to override Governor Mike Beebe's Tuesday veto of the 20-week abortion ban bill.
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State Headlines
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Louisiana Senate Committee Approves Medicaid Expansion
The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee has voted in favor of legislation that would expand access to health insurance to those currently without coverage.
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Rep. Hunter Issues Letter Denying Involvement in Legal Issues Regarding Earl K. Long
State Representative Marcus Hunter, D-Monroe, issued a letter last week regarding the involvement of his office in steps to prevent the closure of Earl K....
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Two Key Carpenter Groups Endorse Mike Ross for Governor
The Southern States Millwright Regional Council and the Central South Carpenters Regional Council, affiliates that represent more than 10,000 carpenters, have endorsed Mike Ross for...
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Budget Talks Begin in Louisiana Legislative Session
Today the House Appropriations committee is set to tackle the biggest piece of legislation facing lawmakers this session.
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Final Day for Early Voting for May 4 Election
Today is the final day for early voting in the May 4 municipal elections. Several tax renewals are on the ballot across the area, including...
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UPDATE: Louisiana House Committee Rejects Tobacco Tax Bill
The Louisiana House Ways & Means Committee voted against a bill that sought to raise taxes on cigarettes by 36 cents a pack.
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Arkansas Senate Passes Health Care Expansion Bill
The Arkansas Senate has now joined the Arkansas House in passing a much-watched health care expansion bill.
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Mike Ross Officially Kicks Off His Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross has has formally launched his bid to seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas Governor.
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Former Congressman Mike Ross to Kick Off Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross plans to formally announce his campaign for Governor on Wednesday.
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Tom Cotton Raises Over $526,000 in First Quarter
Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton says his campaign has raised over $526,000 in the first quarter of 2013.
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National Headlines
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Roadside Ignition Was Source Of California Fire: Officials
An undetermined roadside ignition in grass and debris off the Ventura Freeway in Southern California sparked the Springs Fire, officials said on Sunday.
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Man Stabs Choir Members During Closing Hymns At New Mexico Church, Police Say
At least four people were stabbed at an Albuquerque, N.M., church when a man went on a rampage during a Sunday service's closing hymns, police said.
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Officials: Boston Bombing Suspect is Communicating in Writing
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has communicated in writing with officials several times, a senior federal official, who has been briefed on the investigation,...
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'Best Day of My Life': Bomb Victim Opens Eyes
In one room at a Boston hospital, the marathon bombing suspect was under heavy guard. In another, one of the victims was opening his eyes for the...
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Woman Dead, Search Suspended For Man Missing In Washington Avalanches
One woman has now been declared dead while a 60-year-old man is still missing after a pair of avalanches ripped through the mountains Saturday near Snoqualmie Pass...
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Crude Oil Leaks In Arkansas Suburb After Exxonmobil Pipeline Ruptures
An ExxonMobil pipeline rupture near Little Rock, Ark., Friday evening has resulted in a "major oil spill," according to the Environmental Protection Agency -- and ignited further...
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Three Dead In Massive 95-Car Pileup Near Virginia, North Carolina Border
Three people have been were killed and at least 20 injured after a massive 95-car pileup on Interstate 77 near the Virginia and North Carolina border Sunday...
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'Peace To The Whole World': Pope Francis Urges Unity In First Easter Sunday Address
Pope Francis called for worldwide efforts towards peace in his first Easter Sunday address, urging leaders to find diplomatic solutions in Syria and North Korea.
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Oklahoma to Allow Horses to be Slaughtered for Meat
Oklahoma took a step toward allowing livestock owners to slaughter horses for food on Friday when the governor signed a bill that permits the practice,...
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North Korea Says it is Entering 'State of War' with South
North Korea said on Saturday that it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea, following a call to arms by the country's young...
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