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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks during a press conference in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. The Democrat's proposed state budget for 2023-2024 is being presented to lawmakers Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

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Louisiana governor's proposed budget presented to lawmakers
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Fri,02/17/23-11:36AM , 159 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With $2.2 billion in extra state revenue forecasted for Louisiana's upcoming budget, Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to use a portion of those funds for teacher pay raises, pour hundreds of millions of dollars into additional spending for transportation projects and focus on funding education at all grade levels.
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This photo provided by Louisiana State Police shows police body cam video of Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler after shooting Alonzo Bagley after a foot chase on Feb. 3, 2023 in Shreveport, La. The white Louisiana police officer was arrested Thursday, Feb. 16, for fatally shooting Bagley, an unarmed Black man who was trying to flee police responding to a domestic disturbance. Tyler is charged with negligent homicide. (Louisiana State Police via AP)

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Police: Louisiana officer arrested for killing Black man
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Thu,02/16/23-1:48PM , 197 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A white Louisiana police officer was arrested Thursday for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man who was trying to flee police responding to a domestic disturbance call earlier this month, authorities said.
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Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson, left, speaks about proposed surplus spending on roadwork as Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards listens, March 28, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. Wilson, who is considered a possible Democratic gubernatorial candidate, informed Edwards on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, that he is retiring from his state DOTD position. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

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Possible Louisiana gubernatorial candidate resigns from DOTD
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Wed,02/15/23-4:10PM , 207 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson, who is considered a possible Democratic gubernatorial candidate, informed Gov. John Bel Edwards Wednesday that he is planning on retiring from his position March 4.
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Louisiana House advances bills to address insurance crisis
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Wed,02/01/23-6:01PM , 104 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana House legislators begrudgingly, but with bipartisan support, advanced a $45 million funding bill for an incentive program designed to entice more insurers to the state.
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Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 68°F
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Humidity: 97%
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