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After two plans killed in House, TOPS program to remain largely unchanged

By BY WILL SENTELL May 16, 2018

A final push to make major changes in the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students was derailed Thursday in a key House committee. Two Senate-passed bills that would allow some students to earn the most...

Onetime proposed Baton Rouge tram from LSU now proposed to be 10-mile express bus route

By BY STEVE HARDY May 15, 2018

Plans for a 3-mile downtown-LSU tram have now morphed into a 10-mile express bus route between the university and a future north Baton Rouge hub near the site of the old Earl K. Long Hospital. In February,...

Legislature OKs bringing Louisiana riverboat casinos to shore; these boats likely to lead the way

By BY TYLER BRIDGES May 15, 2018

Louisiana could have up to 15 more land casinos filled with thousands of new slot machines and table games under a bill given final legislative approval Tuesday by the House that will allow the state’s...

Bill to outlaw animal sex abuse in Louisiana gets final OK in Legislature

By BY KATIE GAGLIANO May 14, 2018

A bill to strengthen and modernize Louisiana’s anti-bestiality law finally passed the Senate Monday and will head to the governor for approval after surprise backlash throughout the legislative process. Senate...

No “miracle fix” to the state budget crisis, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne tells Press Club

By By John Dupont May 14, 2018

BATON ROUGE – The upcoming special session will allow lawmakers another chance – and maybe not the last – to halt deep cuts to the state healthcare system, the Commissioner of Administration...

Bet legally on the Saints or LSU? You’ll likely have to do it in Mississippi, not Louisiana

By BY MARY PEREZ May 14, 2018

Get ready to bet legally on the Saints or your favorite college team this football season, now that the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down the federal law that permitted sports betting only in Nevada...

LSU Memorial Tower stands tall on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 on LSU campus.

Louisiana House declines ‘hybrid’ TOPS funding bill

By By John Haughey | Watchdog.org May 10, 2018

If the Louisiana Legislature adopts the proposed fiscal year 2019 budget now incorporated in House Bill 1, more than 50,000 high school seniors who plan to attend a state university or college next fall...

Southern signs marijuana contract with Advanced Biomedics despite power struggle at firm

By By SAM KARLIN May 10, 2018

Southern University has signed a contract for the school’s medical marijuana program with Advanced Biomedics on assurances the two biggest owners of the Lafayette company are working to resolve their...

Clock ticking to get new Louisiana budget in place, major overhaul expected

May 10, 2018

(BATON ROUGE, LA) - As lawmakers continue to struggle with a budget deficit that seemingly can't be tamed without impacting state programs and services, Thursday, letters will go out to 37,000 elderly...

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Dept. of Health to send out letters to thousands of Medicaid recipients

By By Devon Sanders and Kaylee Poche May 10, 2018

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health will send letters to 37,000 Medicaid recipients Thursday notifying them that they may be ineligible for services if a budget approved by the Republican-led...

Senators vote to expand medical marijuana

By BY KATIE GAGLIANO May 9, 2018

More patients would qualify for medical marijuana use after two House bills passed the Louisiana Senate Wednesday. House Bill 627 by Rep. Rodney Lyons, D-Harvey, would make medical marijuana available...

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is located on Skip Bertman Drive on Friday, Oct. 30, 2017.

UPDATE: Person of interest resigns amid investigation into potential poisoning at LSU vet school

By Staff Reports May 9, 2018

Update: 5/10 5:41 p.m. After LSUPD identified a person of interest in the investigation, that person resigned from his position at the University, according to Ballard. The case is still under investigation...