On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A proposal to direct future hotel development proceeds into GERS is moving forward, as lawmakers weigh long-term financial impacts. Defense attorneys in the Charlemagne’s federal corruption case are seeking to restrict evidence at trial, arguing that references to former co-defendant Darin Richardson and a rival bidder could unfairly influence the jury. A St. Croix inmate previously ruled incompetent to stand trial is back in custody after escaping from the John Bell Adult Correctional Facility. Listen to these stories and more.

Pictured: GERS Administrator Angel Dawson (left) reviews documents with Senator Avery Lewis (center) and Senate legal counsel Cynthia B. Moore during a Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance hearing discussing legislation to redirect future hotel proceeds to the retirement system.

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