The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Monroe Senator Jay Morris argued for passage of the measure, saying it will protect children from life-altering medical procedures…

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The bill passed in the Senate 29-10.

The two suspects wanted for setting a fire inside the Covington Walmart Sunday, have been arrested. Hours after photos of the suspects were shared by the media the 17-year-old and 15-year-old boys were booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center. Charges include Aggravated Arson, and Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Arson. The State Fire Marshal in conjunction with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office say they received an overwhelming amount of tips from the community which led to the arrest.

Attorney General candidate and Crowley Representative John Stefanski’s bill to increase the penalties for fentanyl possession received final passage in the legislature. But LSU Law Center criminal law professor Dr. Ken Levy says instead of passing laws to increase penalties, it’s the root cause of drug use that needs to be the focus instead.

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A House bill giving police the power to tell you “stay back” while they do their job wins final legislative passage in the state Senate. Pineville Rep. Mike Johnson’s bill was represented on the Senate floor by Natchitoches Senator Louie Bernard. He says the bill is a way to avoid misunderstandings between citizens and law enforcement officers that can sometimes get out of hand…:

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A House bill giving police the power to tell you “stay back” while they do their job wins final legislative passage in the state Senate. Among those opposed was Democrat Senator Royce Duplessis, of New Orleans, who says the bill is potentially unconstitutional, because of the question of distance. He says it is also already addressed in state law…:

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The measure passed by a 29-10 vote. It goes now to Governor John Bel Edwards for his signature…or veto.

Attorney General candidate and Crowley Representative John Stefanski’s bill to increase the penalties for fentanyl possession received final passage and await the governor’s signature. But LSU Law Center criminal law professor Dr. Ken Levy says it’s simply a repeat of the “War on Drugs” from the 80s.

Cut 7 (09) “…mass incarceration.”

For the first offense of possession of 250 grams or more, the penalty is life in prison and at least 35 years without parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.

A legislative proposal that supporters say would make it clear in the state constitution that slavery is prohibited in Louisiana fails to get the two-thirds vote needed in the Senate in order for the measure to appear on the October 14th ballot. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert voted “no”…

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The United States abolished slavery in 1865.

The fifth-seeded LSU Tigers are Super Regional Bound after beating Oregon State 13 to 7 yesterday in Baton Rouge. Catcher Hayden Travinski had three hits including a solo home run in the fifth inning….

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LSU will play Kentucky in a best-of-three super regional series that will start in Baton Rouge Saturday at 3 PM.

Nearing final legislative passage is a bill that bans gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. Teiko Foxx has more…
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The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill that attempts to improve reading scores. The legislation would require third graders to pass a literacy test to be promoted to the fourth grade. Supporters say a similar program in Mississippi has improved fourth grade reading scores.

A proposal to make it clear in the state constitution that slavery is prohibited in Louisiana fails to get the two-thirds vote needed in the Senate in order to appear on the October 14th ballot. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert told Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields he does not believe the state constitution needs to be changed regarding slavery…
Cut 14 (14) “…from everybody”
The vote was 21-16 in favor of the measure, but it needed 26 yes votes to pass.

A bill heading to the governor’s desk would result in life in prison for anyone convicted of possessing more than 250 grams of fentanyl. It’s an attempt to slow down the number of fentanyl overdoses, but LSU criminal law professor Doctor Ken Levy is skeptical
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Levy says poverty and mental health issues are root causes behind fentanyl use.

Legislation that would ban gender affirming healthcare for transgender youth is close to final passage despite efforts by Democrats to stop the bill from heading to the governor’s desk. A Louisiana Department of Health report showed only a few dozen Medicaid-enrolled minors received gender-affirming care between 2017 to 2021. And Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau says there have been no surgeries…
cut 11 (08) “….heard of it”
But Republicans say it is happening and this legislation is needed to protect kids from having life altering procedures that they may regret later in life.

While that bill passed the Senate yesterday, a constitutional amendment that supporters say would make it clear slavery is prohibited did not receive enough votes to pass. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert argued the constitution is already clear that slavery is illegal…
cut 15 (09) “…than this”

A bill dubbed the “Stay Back” bill is headed for the Governor’s desk. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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Two teenagers have been arrested after setting a fire inside a heavily occupied Walmart in Covington on Sunday night. The blaze consumed an aisle of products in the automotive section. 200 customers had to be evacuated. There were no injuries, but the store could be closed for a month.

The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths. The controversial measure is one more House vote away from being sent to the governor’s desk. Republican lawmakers are concerned about children receiving hormone replacement therapy, puberty blockers and other life altering medical procedures. Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine…
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Current law requries parental permission for children under the age of 18 to receive gender-affirming health care from a licensed doctor.

A House bill giving police the power to tell you “stay back” while they do their job wins final legislative passage in the state Senate. Natchitoches Senator Louie Bernard says the bill seeks to assist law enforcement officers in carrying out their duties…:
Cut 4 (11) “…people stand back.’”
That zone of safety is 25-feet. The legislation is heading to the governor’s desk.

A bill to increase penalties for fentanyl possession received final passage, but a law professor thinks it’s all for show. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

LSU baseball is heading to the super regionals, the Tigers defeated Oregon State 13 to seven yesterday.

On a 29-10 vote, the Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Monroe Senator Jay Morris argued for passage of the measure, saying it will protect children from life-altering medical procedures…

Cut 10 (14) “…protect kids.”

Opponents of the legislation point to a Louisiana Department of Health report that found only a few dozen Medicaid-enrolled minors received gender-affirming care between 2017 to 2021. And Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau says there have been no surgeries…

Cut 11 (09)  “…heard of it”

The legislation would take effect on January 1st.

A proposal to make it clear in the state constitution that slavery is prohibited in Louisiana fails to get the two-thirds vote needed in the Senate in order to appear on the October 14th ballot. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert told Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields he does not believe the state constitution needs to be changed regarding slavery…

Cut 14 (14)  “…from everybody”

The vote was 21-16 in favor of the measure, but it needed 26 yes votes to pass.

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling received final passage. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the suspect never physically endangers a resident, it would be considered a crime of violence…

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A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling to those of a crime of violence awaits the governor’s signature…:

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Louisiana lawmakers are adding teeth to a recently enacted law that requires pornography websites verify users are at least 18 years old. The bill allows the state attorney general to investigate and fine sites up to $5-thousand a day and $10-thousand for non-compliance. That bill goes to the Governor’s desk.

Are you a Cleco customer? The utility is spreading the word on how customers can lower energy costs during the summer months by launching its Watt Matters campaign. Cleco’s Caitlyn Watkins says the program includes three focus areas: Manage it – Save it – Know it. Manage It highlights the budget billing program that allows the customers to pay the same amount each month. Watkins says Save It is implementing small changes at home…:

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Find it online at “cleco.com/wattmatters.”

A legislative proposal that supporters say would make it clear in the state constitution that slavery is prohibited in Louisiana fails to get the two-thirds vote needed in the Senate in order for the measure to appear on the October 14th ballot. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert voted “no”…:

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The measure will not be appearing on vote ballots this fall as a proposed amendment.

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling received final passage Sunday. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says while the intent is good, defense attorneys will most likely challenge the law once enacted. He says it would make more sense if…

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A political action committee supporting Stephen Waguespack for governor fired the first negative ad of the campaign; calling Attorney General Jeff Landry soft on crime. Now a PAC backing Landry is firing back. Political analyst Roy Fletcher discussed it on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.

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Qualifying is in August and the primary is October 14^th.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for your help in identifying two suspects in connection with a fire at Walmart in Covington, Sunday night. State Fire Marshal Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says one male has brown hair, the other with dirty blonde hair, and both have the same unidentified logo on the front of their t-shirts.

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A photograph of the two suspects can be found on our website at LouisianaRadioNetwork-dot-com.

Cleco – one of Louisiana’s electric providers – is spreading the word on how customers can lower energy costs during the summer months by launching its Watt Matters campaign. Communications Strategist Caitlyn Watkins says lowering energy usage translates to lower bills.

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You can find more at cleco-dot-com.

The House and Senate are showing signs of reaching a compromise plan on raising the state’s expenditure cap. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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State Police say a drug bust on I-20 in Ouachita Parish Friday yielded over 32 pounds of marijuana. The trooper says he could smell the weed as he approached the vehicle. One suspect, the driver, was arrested and is still in custody.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for your help in identifying two suspects in connection to a fire inside the Covington Walmart Sunday night. State Fire Marshal Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says investigators have determined the blaze was intentionally set…:

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A photograph of the two suspects can be found on our website at “LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.”

A political action committee backing Jeff Landry for Governor hits back at an ad placed by a pro-Stephen Waguespack PAC, which called Landry soft on crime. The new ad hits pretty hard…:

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Political analyst Roy Fletcher is surprised by the early negative ads…:

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A political action committee supporting candidate for Governor Stephen Waguespack fired the first negative ad of the campaign; calling Attorney General Jeff Landry soft on crime. Now a PAC backing Landry fires back. Here is a portion of the ad (edited for radio), placed by “Protecting Louisiana’s Children”…:

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Political analyst Roy Fletcher says answering the Waguespack attack brings him attention – and recognition – the Landry campaign perhaps doesn’t want.

LSU baseball is one win away from advancing to the Super Regionals after rallying back from a three-run deficit to beat Oregon State six to five. The Tigers overcame a pesky Beavers baseball team, AND a three-hour rain & lightning delay. Coach Jay Johnson says Thatcher’s Hurd five inning, 12 strikeout performance was huge…:

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If LSU wins one more game today, they head to the Super Regionals for the first time since 2021.

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling to those for a crime of violence awaits the governor’s signature…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Thorington.”

KSLA TV in Shreveport reports a man died and another was rescued, when their vehicle became submerged in floodwaters under the Union Pacific Railway bridge in Shreveport’s Ingleside neighborhood Sunday. First responders got one man out, but found themselves in need of rescue while trying to locate the second.