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Holloway Wins PSC Seat

Clyde Holloway, a Forest Hill nursery owner and former 5th District Congressman has captured a seat on the Public Service Commission.

Holloway was forced into a runoff election against…

McPherson Out of PSC Race

Sen. Joe McPherson announced today that he is dropping out of the race for PSC Commissioner. 

McPherson was set to face off against Clyde Holloway, the former state director…

LSUA Students Say There’s an Obvious Divide on Campus Over Presidential Election

Many young voters proved that one thing their generation is not, is apathetic - at least not in this election.  In fact, young people became involved in record numbers.  News…

LSUA Students Weigh In on Presidential Election

How do students feel about the presidential election?  News Channel 5’s Leigh Culbert caught up with a few Wednesday to find out.  Here’s what they had to say…

First Look At News For Tuesday, November 4 - Election Day!

Al & Renee get your day started with today’s top stories.
*It’s all about the elections!
*Local Voter Preview
*McCain & Obama busy on Election Day
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Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting For A Tax Break
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Lesser tax burden may not happen until you file your state income taxes for 2012. Lawmakers want the money for other things.

How Transparent Should The Governor’s Job Be?
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Bobby Jindal has been able to insulate parts of his office from open records requirements. Legislative debate continues.

Group That Wants Jindal For President May Cool It
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Effort to draft Bobby JIndal to run for president seen as a distriction from Jindal's duties as governor.

Alexandria City Council Rejects Plan for Dominique-Miller Stockyard
By: Leigh Culbert
Find out what this means for city grant money...

Mose Jefferson fights to keep lawyer
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Mose Jefferson fights to keep lawyer

Defense Gives Opening Statement in Jefferson Trial
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Defense says Jefferson acted unethically, not illegaly

Prosecution Gives Opening Statement in Jefferson Trial
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Ex-congressman on trial over freezer cash, bribery

Jefferson Trial Begins
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Ex-congressman on trial over freezer cash, bribery

Mary Landrieu Targeted for Health Care Position
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Group:money may color Landrieu health care stand

Alexandria High School Student Selected for “Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council”
By: Leigh Culbert
The 14-year-old was chosen as 1 of 21 members statewide.

Lawmakers Running Out Of Time To Forge A New Budget
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If the governor vetoes a budget provision, lawmakers can override him instead of calling a specail session.

Landrieu Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
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"Judge Sotomayor is a historic choice who will bring a wealth of experience"

First Lady Announces New Student Artwork to be Featured at Governor’s Mansion
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Cenla Students' Art Featured

Governor Jindal Not Opposed To Repeal Of Motorcycle Helmet Law
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Repeal was approved by the House in 2008 but the Louisiana Senate let the bill die in chambers.

Bill To Drug Test Welfare Recipients Not Looking Good
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Opponents worried about the cost and possibly singling out only one group that gets money from the state.

Landrieu Welcomes News GM Plant in Shreveport Will Remain Open
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Assembly of the H3 and H3T at the Shreveport plant will continue through 2010

Vitter Comments on GM Bankruptcy
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“This latest step...puts us further down the road to nationalized industries"

Landrieu Comments on Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court
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“Judge Sonia Sotomayor is a historic choice for the bench. Her credentials are stellar."

Vitter Comments on Sotomayor Nomination
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"I will be thoroughly reviewing her judicial record"

What Have Lawmakers Accomplished So Far?
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Tomorrow will mark the half-way point of the legislative session. Many bills and issues are still up in the air.

Governor Bobby Jindal Proclaims May 24 - 30 as “Hurricane Preparedness Week”
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Hurricane season officially starts June 1

Governor Bobby Jindal Announces $20 Million in LCLE Grants
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Local agencies awarded

Porn Star Moving Closer To A Senator Vitter Challenge
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Stormy Daniels is planning visits to north and western Louisiana to test the political waters and to talk with voters.

House Bill 851: Power Limitations for Local School Boards
By: Leigh Culbert
Rep. Herbert Dixon opposes it. Find out why.

State Representatives Speak Out About HB851: Power Limitations for Local School Boards
By: Leigh Culbert
Hear what your local state representative has to say...

Governor Bobby Jindal Reappoints Colfax Man to Correctional Facilities Corp. Board of Directors
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Richard Crain Returns to Board

Gas Station Generator Requirement Scaled Back By House
By: Breanna Biehl


Lawmakers Can’t Muster Votes To Force Jindal To Take Stimulus Money
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The governor is against accepting nearly one-hundred million, saying it could force business to pay higher unemployment taxes

It’s Doubtful Equal Pay For Women Act Will Pass
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Similar efforts have failed in the past, due in part to opposition from business groups. Still, lawmakers will consider it.

A College Campus Would No Longer Be A Gun-Free Zone
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Some students would be allowed to carry concealed weapons on campus. Support and opposition is growing.

Senator Vitter Will Let FEMA Boss Confirmation Process Continue
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The senator's decision should mean a quick confirmation for Craig Fugate to head the federal agency.

Governor Jindal Signs Mega Fund Bill into Law
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First bill signed of the 2009 Regular Session

Mobile Dentistry Clinics at School Targeted
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These provide care to thousands of poor LA children on school campuses, but will close if lawmakers agree to a proposed ban.

U.S. Department of Labor distributes $101 million to states for Trade Adjustment Assistance
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Louisiana to receive more than $400,000

Poultry plant buyout plan approved by state legislature
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State plans to help Foster Farms of California purchase the Pilgrim’s Pride poultry processing plant in Farmerville

Hunting Bill Passed for Legally Blind Hunters
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Hunters allowed to use laser

Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Appointments to the Cane Waterway Commission
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Both men of Natchitoches

Governor Bobby Jindal Appoints Lance Coleman to the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Tullos
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Interim Appointment

Bill Would Broaden Exception On Wining & Dining
By: Breanna Biehl


La. Gov. Jindal’s sex offender bills advance
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The Latest From The Session

Candidate Files To Run For Louisiana Supreme Court
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Marcus Clark says he is a judge who upholds and carries out the law, rather than trying to make laws.

Jindal Reappoints Pollock Man to Commission
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Michael Tarpley named to the Louisiana Archaeological Survey and Antiquities Commission

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