A parent would have to sign a consent form to allow school officials to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the House. New Iberia Representative Blake Miguez believes the legislation should allow parents to opt out of corporal punishment instead of opt-in…

Cut 4 (08)  “…consequence” 

The bill heads to the Senate after a 74-21 vote in the House.

A bill to require the motto “In God We Trust” to be displayed in every public school classroom advances from the House. Gretna Representative Joe Marino opposes the bill. He says it could be seen as promoting a particular religious belief.

Cut 7 (09)  “…every book.” 

In 2018 a bill requiring every school to display “In God We Trust” passed. The bill advances to the Senate after a 98-4 vote in the House.

Researchers at LSU have developed a patent-pending bait to help control the state’s wild hog population. Researcher Glenn Gentry says the bait makes them fall asleep and impedes the flow of oxygen, and there’s no risk to humans or other animals that might eat their remains. Some worry it would eradicate them completely, but Gentry says hunters have nothing to worry about.

Cut 13 (09) “…manage their numbers.” 

Wild pigs cause an estimated $ 75 million in annual crop losses and crop damage in Louisiana.

A bill to allow teachers to call a student by the name and pronoun on their birth certificate passed in the House 61-33. Bill author Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews says it’s a parent’s rights bill, but New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says it appears to be more for teachers, not parents.

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Legislation to require the motto “In God We Trust” to be displayed in every public school classroom in Louisiana was approved by the House in a 98-4 vote. Bill author, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says it’s not pushing religion on anyone.

Cut 6 (08)  “…my goal.” 

Both bills head to the Senate.

Parents would have to sign a consent form in order for a school official to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the House. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

A Bossier Parish High School teacher has been charged with Indecent Behavior and Prohibited Conduct. The Bossier Parish Sheriffs Office says 36-year-old Lacey Oakes of Haughton allegedly shared sexual images and played a sexually explicit game with students. Oakes was terminated from her employment.

In Calcasieu Parish an early Sunday morning game of hide and seek ends with a gunshot wound to the back of a 14-year-old girl’s head. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old David Doyle of Starks told deputies he saw shadows outside his home, went inside to retrieve a gun, then back outside and fired shots when he saw several people running away from his property. Among his charges are aggravated battery and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. The girl has non-life-threatening injuries.

A parent would have to sign a consent form allowing school officials to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the Louisiana House. This is Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty’s third attempt in trying to pass such legislation….

Cut 3 (13) “….consent to it.”

The bill heads to the Senate after it passed the lower chamber on a 74-21 vote.

A Legislative Auditor’s report shows the state’s film tax credit is predominately beneficial to southeast Louisiana. Economist Ed Seyler says by providing more data to show which locations benefit from the tax incentive, it could possibly direct stakeholders to grow the industry in other sections of the state…

Cut 10 (06) “…the core.” 

The report indicates overall the tax credit appears to have a positive impact on household income, but the credit does not generate enough tax revenue to make up for what the state loses in revenue.

Researchers at LSU have developed a patent-pending bait to help control the state’s wild hog population. Researcher Glenn Gentry says the bait is part of a technological delivery system, which uses cellular communications and game camera technology to target only wild pigs…:

Cut 12 (12)    “…whole shell corn.” 

The House Commerce Committee will vote today on a bill that would allow a person to break a lease if multiple criminal activities are reported to police within a tenth of a mile of their rental. The bill is in response to the death of three-year-old, Devin Page Junior, who was hit by a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting. The child’s grandmother Cathy Toliver says her daughter pleaded with the landlord to let her out of her lease the day her grandson was fatally shot…

Cut 5 (13)   “…by that.”

An ordinance called “Devin’s Law” designed to make rental properties safer by imposing new regulations was passed last year by The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council. Opponents of the legislation say the bill is too excessive for property owners.

Cut 6 (12)  “…is crime.”

House Commerce is scheduled to meet this morning.

LSU researchers have developed A new patent-pending bait that would help fight the state’s issue with wild hogs. LSU animal scientist and researcher Glenn Gentry says sodium nitrite impedes the body’s ability to send oxygen to the organs…:

Cut 11 (07)  “…a lethal dose.”

The bait is made of fish, potatoes, and sodium nitrite; a chief ingredient in bacon. Wild pigs cause an estimated $ 75 million in annual crop losses and crop damage in Louisiana.

A bill that would require public school employees to use the name and pronoun on a student’s birth certificate passed in the House. Bill author Bossier City Republican Representative Raymond Crews said it’s a parent’s rights bill. The legislation, however, allows teachers to choose how they will refer to the student.

Cut 14 (06)  “…participate.”

The legislation passed on a 61 to 33 vote and advances to the Senate.

The Louisiana House approves legislation requiring public school employees to use the name and pronoun on a student’s birth certificate, unless the child’s parent provides written permission to do otherwise. The bill’s author, Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews, says it’s a parental rights bill, but Gretna Representative Joe Marino disagrees…
cut 16 (12) “…some parent’s rights”
The measure still passed on a 61-33 vote and heads to the Senate.

The Senate is considering House approved legislation that extends the state’s 150-million film tax credit program to 2035. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has released a new report on the program. Economist Ed Seyler (Sigh-ler) says it does generate more household income than it costs the state…
cut 8 (10) “…revenue perspective”

The House Commerce Committee is expected to vote on legislation today that would require property owners to do more to make sure their rental property is safe. Teiko Foxx reports it’s in response to the fatal shooting of three-year-old Devin Page, Jr. of Baton Rouge who was killed by a stray bullet while sleeping in his bed last year
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Teiko Foxx.”

59 year David Doyle of Starks faces a number of charges after he allegedly shot a 14-year-old girl who was playing hide and seek on his property this past weekend. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says Doyle shot at people he saw running away from his property. The girl is expected to be okay.

Researchers at LSU develop a new bait that may be the key to getting the state’s exploding wild hog population under control…
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese is joining LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models for 2023. A photo released by S-I shows Reese pointing to her ring finger in a purple string bikini. Reese and the Lady Tigers will also visit the White House on May 26th.

As we know crime is a big issue in Louisiana. A bill before the House Commerce Committee would require landlords or property management companies to provide proper security cameras and lighting on their residential properties. Jim Rather an attorney representing the Apartment Association of Louisiana says the legislation would result in more lawsuits and it would be costly for property owners…
cut 7 (12) “….thousand dollars”
The House Commerce Committee is expected to vote on the bill today.

Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee is looking at a House Approved Bill that would extend the state’s 150-million dollar a year film tax credit program to 2035. A new legislative auditor’s report finds the program generates more household income than it costs, but does not generate enough state tax revenue to make up for the cost of the credits. Ed Seyler is an economist for the Legislative Auditor…
cut 29 (12) “…evaluated”

Authorities have arrested a suspect in the April 28th fatal shooting of an employee at Mandina’s restaurant in New Orleans. The alleged gunman, 22-year-old Kyron Fazande, was taken into custody at a home in Houston. He’s accused of killing 23-year-old Hilbert Walker the Third. A customer at the restaurant was also wounded.

As the Senate debates a House approved bill to extend the state’s film tax credit program to 2035, a legislative auditor’s report looks at its economic impact…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Louisiana House has approved legislation requiring public school employees to use the names and pronouns on a students’ birth certificate unless parents provide written permission to do so otherwise. But Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews’ legislation also says an employee is not required to use another pronoun if it goes against their religious or moral convictions. Homer Representative Patrick Jefferson and Crews discussed that provision…
cut 15 (12) “…that’s correct’
Crews bill passed on a 61-33 vote and heads to the Senate.

Emotional testimony in House Commerce committee over legislation that would allow renters to break their lease if they report to police multiple crime and drug offenses a tenth of mile away from their home. Cathy Toliver’s three-year-old grandson was killed by a stray bullet from drive by shooting last year…
cut 4 (14) “….feels like”
The House Commerce Committee is expected to vote on this bill today.

Legislation to require public school employees to use the name and pronoun on a student’s birth certificate passes in the House after emotional debate on the floor. Bill author Bossier City Republican Representative Raymond Crews said it’s a parent’s rights bill. The legislation, however, allows teachers to choose how they will refer to the student.

Cut 14 (06)  “…participate.”

Gretna Republican Representative Joe Marino said the legislation is anti-transgender and will only worsen the suicide rate among trans children. Marino said it’s a culture war bill and it’s designed to divide.

Cut  16 (12)  “…some parent’s rights.” 

The legislation passed on a 61 to 33 vote and advances to the Senate.

House Commerce is expected to vote on legislation to allow a person to break a lease if multiple violent or drug crimes are reported to police within a tenth of a mile of their rental. It’s in response to last year’s fatal shooting of three-year-old Devin Page Junior who was hit by a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting in Baton Rouge. The child’s grandmother Cathy Toliver pleaded with the panel to pass the bill…

Cut 4 (14)  “… feels like.”

House Commerce meets at 9:30 this morning.

A legislative auditor’s report indicates the state’s Motion Picture Income Tax Credit (MPITC) appears to have a positive impact on the economy. Economist Ed Seyler (Sigh-ler) says it does generate more household income than it costs the state…

Cut 8 (10) “… revenue perspective.”

Legislation that would mandate property owners to increase safety for rental property – in memory of three-year-old Devin Page, Jr. who was killed by a stray bullet as he was sleeping in his bed last year – will be voted on by the House Commerce Committee today. Teiko Foxx has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “I’m Teiko Foxx.”

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And while it remains to be seen what the Senate will do with the state’s film income tax credit program, a legislative auditor’s report looks at the numbers.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Researchers at LSU develop a new bait that may be the key to getting the state’s wild hog problem under control. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

Cut 3 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

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The House Commerce Committee is expected to vote today on legislation that would allow a person to break a lease if multiple violent or drug crimes are reported to police within a tenth of a mile of their rental. It’s in response to last year’s fatal shooting of three-year-old Devin Page Junior who was hit by a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting in Baton Rouge. The child’s grandmother Cathy Toliver pleaded with the panel to pass the bill…

Cut 4 (14)  “… feels like.”

The family complained to the landlord and tried to leave their house after hearing gunshots nearby several nights in a row before the incident occurred. The landlord threatened to make the mother pay thousands in fees to move. The last day she complained was the day her son was murdered.

Cut 5 (13)   “…by that.”

Last year, the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council passed an ordinance, called “Devin’s Law.” The ordinance was designed to make rental properties safer by imposing new regulations on rental properties. Apartment Association of Louisiana Attorney, Jim Rather says the bill will not resolve the real issue.

Cut 6 (12)  “…is crime.”

Baton Rouge Rep. Edmond Jordan authored HB606, which proposes requiring “any owner, property manager, or property management company shall provide proper security cameras and lighting on their residential properties.” Rather says the bill would result in more lawsuits and it would be costly for property owners.

Cut 7 (12) “… thousand dollars.”

House Commerce meets at 9:30 this morning.

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A legislative auditor’s report indicates the state’s Motion Picture Income Tax Credit (MPITC) appears to have a positive impact on the economy. Economist Ed Seyler (Sigh-ler) says it does generate more household income than it costs the state…

Cut 8 (10) “… revenue perspective.”

The report also looked at what areas of the state benefit the most from the MPITC and its overwhelmingly southeast Louisiana.  Seventy-two percent of the jobs and 78 percent of the productions are in the New Orleans area.  But Seyler says it may be possible for other areas, especially Shreveport and Lafayette, to grow their motion picture industries.

Cut 9 (10)  “…year-to-year.”

Legislation to renew the state’s MPITC for 10 years when it expires in 2025 passed in the House but still has to be approved in the Senate.

Seyler says if providing more data to show which locations benefit from the MPITC and possibly direct stakeholders to grow the industry in other sections of the state…

Cut 10 (06) “…the core.” 

And while the report indicates overall the tax credit appears to have a positive impact because it generates more household income than it costs the state, the credit does not generate enough tax revenue to make up for what the state loses in revenue.

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Researchers at LSU have developed a patent-pending bait that could become a big weapon in the state’s war on wild hogs. LSU animal scientist and researcher Glenn Gentry says they have developed an effective poison bait; made of fish, potatoes, and sodium nitrite; a chief ingredient in bacon. He says sodium nitrite impedes the body’s ability to send oxygen to the organs…:

Cut 11 (07)  “…a lethal dose.”

Wild pigs cause an estimated $ 75 million in annual crop losses and crop damage in Louisiana. Plus their presence creates an E. coli problem. Gentry says the bait makes them fall asleep, then die…and there is no risk to humans or other animals from eating their remains. He says the bait is part of a technological delivery system, which uses cellular communications and game camera technology to target only wild pigs…:

Cut 12 (12)    “…whole shell corn.” 

Gentry says federally-monitored testing and eventual permitting for public use is still a few years away, but farmers are excited at the prospect of taking control of the wild hog population. Some sportsmen are concerned that the bait will virtually eradicate the animals, which they still enjoy hunting. Gentry says hog hunters have nothing to worry about…:

Cut 13 (09) “…manage their numbers.” 

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Legislation to require public school employees to use the name and pronoun on a student’s birth certificate passes in the House after emotional debate on the floor. Bill author Bossier City Republican Representative Raymond Crews said it’s a parent’s rights bill. The legislation, however, allows teachers to choose how they will refer to the student.

Cut 14 (06)  “…participate.”

Homer Representative Patrick Jefferson asked Crews what happens if a parent wants the employee to call their child by a name or pronoun that differs from their birth certificate…

Cut 15 (12)  “…that’s correct.”

Crews was questioned if any teacher organizations support House Bill 81. He said he’s received positive feedback from teachers individually, but the bill does not have the official backing of any specific educator association.

Gretna Republican Representative Joe Marino said the legislation is anti-transgender and will only worsen the suicide rate among trans children. Marino said it’s a culture war bill and it’s designed to divide.

Cut  16 (12)  “…some parent’s rights.” 

The legislation passed on a 61 to 33 vote and advances to the Senate.

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The LSU baseball team is no longer the top-ranked team in the country and they have the Tigers have their first two-game losing streak of the season after dropping a series to Auburn. D-1 Baseball-dot-com, Baseball America, and Perfect Game dropped LSU from the top spot in their polls to number two behind Wake Forest. But Tigers Coach Jay Johnson is not panicking

Cut 17 (20) “..is a plan”

LSU’s powerful offense was held to eleven runs in the three-game series to Auburn. And several pitchers had a rough outing, Ty Floyd, Javen Coleman, Bryce Collins, Christian Little, and Griffin Herring. But Johnson says the guys who struggled on the mound are more than capable

Cut 18 (24) “..as possible”

But Paul Skenes was spectacular again on Friday as he was named the SEC Pitcher of the Week. Skenes struck out a career-high 15 hitters in a season-high 7.1 innings. Johnson says Skenes preparation between starts is second to none

Cut 19 (18) “…not out there.“

Cut 20 (15)  “… you stop.”  

Louisiana Pre K-12 schools showed marked improvement on the latest state rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. The improvement is similar to data released earlier this year in The Nation’s Report Card which showed similar improvement in the state’s education outcomes. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the state’s reading ranked higher.

Cut 13 (08) “…of years.” 

NAEP’s data shows where Louisiana 4^th graders ranked #1 in the country in reading growth.

Senate District 21 candidate Stephen Swiber knows there’s no one like your mother to persuade you, so he’s going to fly one lucky mother to anywhere in the US to visit their child as part of his BackToTheBayou.com campaign.

Cut 6 (09)  “…have moved.” 

The contest isn’t limited to District 21 which includes St. Mary and parts of other coastal parishes. To enter visit BackToTheBayou.com

Former President Trump officially announced he is endorsing Jeff Landry in the Louisiana governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Jeff Palermo” 

The 2023 National Championship LSU’s Women’s Basketball team has accepted an invitation to celebrate its historic season at the White House May 26. A definite decision was in up in the air after First Lady Jill Biden publicly invited the Iowa women’s basketball team to join the champions on the visit to the White House. The Tigers scored a game-record 102 points in the win over Iowa last month in front of 9.9 million viewers. Women’s basketball will become the fourth LSU sport to visit the White House in celebration of a national championship.