WAFB's Greg Meriwether is reporting about 200 protesters marched to the Governor's Mansion to deliver a petition protesting Gov. Jindal's decision to refuse federal stimulus funds. Jindal opposes changes in state unemployment laws that would make it possible to for the state to get $98 million in additional federal stimulus dollars for unemployment benefits. The Governor has contended that would lead to higher taxes for businesses down the road. More here.
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