In a meeting on Wednesday, the state's Revenue Estimating Conference concluded that $155 million more is available for the fiscal year that starts July 1st. This comes as lawmakers in the Senate begin to take a look at the House-approved budget next week.
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2 weeks ago New Orleans Police have released a photo and identified 19 year old Akein Scott as one of the shooters in the Mother's Day parade shooting that injured 19, including 2 children.
As part of his $24.7 million budget proposal, La. Gov. Bobby Jindal is pushing the transfer to private management of LSU hospitals. So what could this cost Louisiana?
A ten-thousand-dollar reward is being offered for information leading to arrests.
2 weeks ago Bayou Country Superfest is finally almost here and 97.3 The Dawg has tons of free tickets!
USA scores nine unanswered runs to take game one.
3 weeks ago In Alexandria, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult from 5 p.m. until close on Friday and Saturday evenings. C'est what?
3 weeks ago New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has landed in the top 10 for Forbes 'Most Influential Athletes' poll. Way to geaux, Drew!
3 weeks ago People who ride bikes are also some of the most generous people I know. Each year hundreds of thousands of dollars are raised in charity rides across our state and across the nation. The guys and gals under the helmets and behind the visors are good friends and good neighbors, let's help to keep them safe by understanding their plight on the roadway.
