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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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House Committee Cuts $500 Million from Louisiana State Budget
The Louisiana House Appropriations Committee cut $500 million out Governor Jindal's $24 billion budget proposal.
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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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Governor Bebee Signs Private Health Insurance Option Into Law
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed the historic Medicaid reform bill for Arkansas into law Tuesday morning.
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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 Lawmakers Closing in on End of Session
Arkansas lawmakers are wrapping up the longest legislative session since the great depression, as they are expected to complete their official work on Tuesday.
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Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Session Ends Early Next Week
The Arkansas Senate approved a package of tax cuts totaling approximately $120 million on Thursday as the legislative session nears conclusion.
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Regional Headlines
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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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UPDATE: Bastrop Mayoral Candidate Withdraws From Race
The 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office has file a suit in Morehouse Parish contesting the candidacy of mayoral candidate in Bastrop.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal to Address CPAC
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month, known as CPAC.
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Special Election Today in South Arkansas
A special election will be held today to elect a new mayor for Hampton.
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Arkansas State Rep. to Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage
Arkansas State Representative Butch Wilkins says he will introduce a bill that would raise Arkansas' minimum wage to $8.25 an hour.
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State Headlines
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Jindal in West Monroe Today, Signs Bills Improving Gun Safety
Governor Jindal will be in West Monroe today as part of his statewide tour of all 64 parishes.
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Jindal to GOP: "Time to Stop the Bedwetting"
Governor Bobby Jindal has some choice words for the GOP in a new op-ed he wrote for "Politico".
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Rep. Alexander Announces District Outreach Schedule for July
District staff for U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander will hold satellite office hours in July to assist residents of the 5th Congressional District with casework matters.
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Governor Jindal Signs Bills Into Law; 294 Bills Signed
Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2013 Regular...
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Governor Jindal Launched Statewide Tour
Governor Bobby Jindal is beginning a statewide tour today to visit all 64 parishes. His first stop will be in Alexandria.
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Jindal Announces the Appointment of Alicia Reitzell to the Board of Tax Appeals
Governor Jindal announced the appointment of Monroe attorney Alicia Reitzell to the Board of Tax Appeals.
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Governor Jindal Signs Pro-Life Bills Into Law
Governor Bobby Jindal signed a pair of pro-life bills into law that increase penalties for coerced abortions and strengthen protections for pregnant women across Louisiana.
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Jindal Signs Legislation to Reduce Size, Scope of State Government
Governor Bobby Jindal signed legislation that will reduce the size and scope of state government by cutting down on the number of Boards and Commissions...
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Candidates for Arkansas Lt. Governor's Race Growing
A quiet and empty Arkansas Lieutenant Governor's race is beginning to heat up.
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Rob Maness Receives Tea Party Leadership Fund Endorsement
U.S. Senate candidate Rob Maness received the Tea Party Leadership Fund's (TPLF) endorsement today in the Louisiana Senate race.
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National Headlines
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Tornado Tourism Thrives Even During Deadly Season
"Tornado tourism" may sound strange or even distasteful in light of deadly twisters in the past few weeks, but it's a thriving travel niche, and business is...
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Explosions Heard In Attack On Kabul Airport; No Word On Casualties
Large explosions and machine-gun fire were heard early Monday in an attack on the military side of Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan, which houses a NATO command...
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Santa Monica Shooting Spree Suspect Identified As Death Toll Climbs
A fifth victim of the horrific shooting spree in Santa Monica, Calif., was confirmed dead Sunday as law enforcement officials revealed the name of the suspected gunman.
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Self-Identified Source For NSA Leaks Comes Forward
A 29-year-old former CIA technical assistant revealed in the British newspaper The Guardian on Sunday that he is the source who leaked information about vast National Security...
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Get Used To Killer Heat Waves, CDC Warns
Think last summer was bad? You better get used to it, federal health officials warned Thursday. Climate change means hotter summers and more intense storms that could...
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New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the New Jersey Democrat who served five terms in the U.S. Senate since 1982 and was the chamber's last surviving World War...
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Gov. Mike Beebe Declares Disaster Areas in Six Arkansas Counties
After days of heavy rain and flash flooding, Arkansas is bracing for more heavy weather.
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Jean Stapleton, 'All In The Family' Star, Dies At 90
Actress Jean Stapleton, beloved for her role as Edith Bunker on the 1970s television series "All in the Family," died Friday at her home in New York...
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Storm-battered Oklahoma A 'War Zone' After Deadly Twisters Strike
The death toll jumped to nine Saturday in the aftermath of a swarm of killer twisters that tore into Oklahoma late Friday
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Obama & Christie Reunite on Jersey Shore
President Barak Obama and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie were first brought together by superstorm Sandy last October. On Tuesday they teamed up again to...
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