A temporary restraining order in in effect against trigger laws in Louisiana and in the meantime, abortions can continue in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more form a pro-life organization.

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House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he’s considering running for Lt. Governor next year. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Louisiana is experiencing an influx of sports bettors from Texas as it’s not legal to bet on sports in the Lone Star State. Kevin Gallagher has the story…

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On Monday a New Orleans judge granted a temporary restraining order against trigger laws banning abortion in Louisiana once Roe v. Wade was overturned. Sarah Zagorski with the Louisiana Right to Life says they expected pro-choice groups to file legal maneuvers.

Cut 4 (12)  “…very clear.”

Joanna Wright, a partner with Boies, Schiller, Flexner LLP, who filed the lawsuit, says Louisiana’s poor conceived trigger laws are unconstitutional and vague and violate due process.

Zagorski says they are working with Attorney General Jeff Landry to fight the restraining order and she’s confident the state’s trigger laws outlawing abortion will be upheld.

Cut 5 (08) “…that he can.”

Pro-choice advocates say the abortion ban will hurt Louisiana’s poor and only worsen the state’s infant and maternal mortality rates. Zagorski says there are programs in place to help.

Cut 6 (11)  “…that situation.”

A hearing on the restraining order is set for July 8^th in the meantime abortions can resume in the state.

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Louisiana Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder says he is considering running for Lt. Governor in 2023. The Ascension Parish Republican has served in the Legislature since 2012, and was elected speaker two years ago. Schexnayder says he has not made up his mind on the matter completely, but…:

Cut 7 (06) “…encouraging me to run.”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has made no secret he’s planning on running for Governor next year, and that would leave his position up for grabs. Schexnayder says he understands that being in charge of Culture, Recreation & Tourism – as well as state museums – is a big change from leading the House of Representatives…:

Cut 8 (14)  “…the legislative side.”

Schexnayder says he will probably make an official announcement near the end of this summer, but – for now – he is fairly certain he’d like to run for Lt. Governor. He says he’s confident he is the right person for the job…:

Cut 9 (09)  “…forward as well.”

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A bill to establish colleges as a “hunger-free campus” in Louisiana has been signed into law. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson praises the law and says it’s designed to address food insecurities among college students.

Cut 10 (07) “…award of.”

The law establishes a task force to create action plans focused on food insecurities on college campuses. Henderson says when he was at Northwestern group of students started a food pantry on campus and it quickly expanded due to demand. He says such programs are impactful and a hunger-free campus is one of many.

Cut  11 (06)  “…be successful.” 

Henderson says as school tuition and the cost of living has increased over the years and the current economy it’s only made the issue of hunger even more real on college campuses.

Cut 12 (07) “…opportune time.” 

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The chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board says casinos in Shreveport and Lake Charles are seeing an influx of sports bettors from Texas. Ronnie Johns says since sports betting is not legal in the Lone Star State, the properties on the western side of the state are benefitting and they are investing that money back into their casinos

Cut 13 (09) “…incredibly nice”

Johns says sports betting has been operational for over six months now and  it’s produced 12-point-five million dollars in additional tax revenues for the state. He says 80-percent of that is from mobile sports betting. Johns says a portion of that money goes towards early education…

Cut 14 (12)  “…sports betting”

Johns says sports betting has been a nice addition for the gaming industry, but casinos are reporting a decline in spending for amenities due to inflation, rising interest and high gas prices…

Cut 15 (10)  “…activities.”

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LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson believes he’s hired the best pitching coach in baseball. Wes Johnson is set to leave Minnesota as the Twins pitching coach to handle the same role for the Fighting Tigers. Tiger Rag Editor Tim Buckley says Wes Johnson brings a strong resume to the Bayou State…

Cut 16 (15)  “…pitching coach.”

Buckley says bringing a pitching coach from the major leagues should help in recruiting…

Cut 17 (15) “ …like that” 

Buckley says it’s been a busy offseason for Jay Johnson. who has also been busy adding starting infielders through the transfer portal…

Cut 18 (16) “ …some gusto” 

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Cut 19 (16) _“…when you know, you know.” 

Cut 20 (12) “ …in high school” 

A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order barring the enforcement of the state’s trigger law banning abortion and, in the meantime, abortions can continue in Louisiana. Loyola University law professor Dan Ciolino says if the court rules the triggers laws are unconstitutionally vague or deficient then he believes lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge.

Cut 15 (07) “…in effect.” 

A hearing is set for July 8^th.

The National Hurricane Center website is now tracking three tropical waves; one in the Gulf and two in the western Atlantic. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system in the Gulf is stalled not far off the Louisiana coast, but has a small chance of developing into a tropical storm…:

Cut 8 (09) “…Brownsville, Texas area.”

Natchitoches Police are investigating a double homicide that happened early Saturday morning. NPD spokesperson Corporal John Greely 21-yearold Marquis Evans and 23-year-old Daniel Williams were both killed, and a third person is in stable condition. Greely says it appears that all parties involved did know each other and the investigation remains active

Cut 12 (09) “…$2,000.”  

Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco can claim a College World Series title now. Bianco is a former LSU player, assistant coach and a former head coach at McNeese. It took him 22 seasons at Ole Miss to finally win a national title and prover the doubters wrong…

Cut 7 (10) “…accomplish anything” 

A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order barring enforcement of the state’s trigger law banning abortion. In the meantime Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport says they will resume service tomorrow. Loyola University law professor Dan Ciolino says he believes the case will be litigated for some time…:

CUT 14(12)      “…regulate abortion.”

In the meantime, a hearing on the temporary restraining order is set for July 8^th. The Center for Reproductive Rights filed the restraining order on behalf of the Hope Medical Group for Women, and a group called Medical Students for Choice.

District 3 Congressman Clay Higgins says the city of Sulphur, in Calcasieu Parish, will get nearly $6.5-million federal dollars as reimbursement for debris removal and recovery from Hurricane Laura in 2020. The federal bucks will come to the state, which will – in turn – give to money to the city.

The National Hurricane Center now says the low pressure system off the coast of Venezuela will quite likely be this season’s first named storm. For now, it is dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone 2, but its projected path takes it inland somewhere in Central America. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this one of three systems out there, but there’s no threat to Louisiana…:

CUT 10(07) “…five to seven days.”

Natchitoches Police are investigating a double homicide that happened early Saturday morning. NPD spokesman Cpl. John Greely says a gunfight erupted between two groups of enemies as one of them was pumping gas. Two men were killed and several others fled the scene…:

CUT 12(09)      “…$2000.”

A third victim survived the gunplay and is in stable condition at a local hospital.

A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order on Louisiana’s abortion trigger law, thus allowing them to continue until a July 8^th court date. Brooke Thorington has more..:

CUT 02  (32)        “…Brooke Thorington.”

Shreveport Police plan no arrest in a Saturday road rage incident that left a man shot and injured. SPD officers say the aggressor in this case was the man who was shot, and the shooter was defending himself. The victim’s wounds are non-life-threatening.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says 47-year-old Grant Gremillion of Sulphur was pronounced dead at the scene. Brennan says 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City also died instantly in the crash. They were in the vehicle struck by Gremillion’s pickup truck when it crossed the center line…:

CUT 04(10)      “…fatal injuries.”

The National Hurricane Center website is now tracking three tropical waves; one in the Gulf and two in the western Atlantic. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system in the Gulf is stalled not far off the Louisiana coast, but should head west into south Texas or even Mexico. Another system off Venezuela’s coast is quite likely to reach named storm strength, but Keim says it should also be nothing we need worry about…:

CUT 09(08)      “…lots can change.”

A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order barring the enforcement of the state’s trigger law banning abortion. In the meantime Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport says they will resume service tomorrow. Loyola University law professor Dan Ciolino says the restraining only adds uncertainty about abortions in Louisiana…:

CUT 13(12)      “…into effect.”

Police in Natchitoches are investigating a weekend shooting at a gas station that left two dead and one injured. NPD spokesman Cpl. John Greely says two men with a beef opened fire on one-another, with some friends also drawing their guns. Several got away, but they have security video of the incident, and the investigation is active…:

CUT 12(09)      “…$2000”
The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems that COULD become tropical cyclones. More from Jeff Palermo…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

Authorities in DeSoto Parish give the “all clear”, after evacuating an area of the town of Catuna this morning when a gas pipeline exploded. The fire is under control, and so far no injuries reported.

A sign of the times and the sign reads “closed.” The well-known New Orleans French Quarter Kako Art Gallery is closing it doors forever; citing the city’s burgeoning crime problem. Kako will close one month from today.

A natural gas pipeline explosion this morning near the DeSoto Parish town of Catuna has triggered evacuations to assure residents safety. The evacuations include areas along Highway 171 and Norwood Road. Firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and EMS are all on the scene, and traffic is being detoured away from the affected area. So far, we have no reported injuries.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says one of victims is from southwest Louisiana…:

CUT 03(10)      “…head-on.”

In that Chrysler, 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City…who were also killed instantly.

Gas prices are retreating somewhat. The statewide average price of regular is now $4.45; down 7-cents from a week ago.

Police in Natchitoches are investigating a Saturday night gunfight that left two men dead and one wounded. Natchitoches Police spokesman Cpl. John Greely says the dead are identified as 21-year-old Marquis Evans and 23-year-old Daniel Williams. Greely says a beef between the two erupted at a gas pump…:

CUT 11(11)      “..on the scene.”

The National Hurricane Center website is now tracking three tropical waves; one in the Gulf and two in the western Atlantic. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system in the Gulf is stalled not far off the Louisiana coast, but has a small chance of developing into a tropical storm…:

CUT 08  (09)        Brownsville, Texas area

Two other systems are out there, with good chances of developing, but they should remain well to our south.

Louisiana’s so-called trigger law, that bans most abortions now that Roe vs Wade has been overturned, has been blocked by a state court. Attorneys for the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a petition for relief from the state’s law taking effect. It was met with a temporary restraining order; meaning abortion clinics in Louisiana can – for now – remain open. A hearing is set for July 8^th.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says 47-year-old Grant Gremillion of Sulphur was pronounced dead at the scene. Also pronounced dead at the scene were 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City also died at the scene. They were in a vehicle struck by Gremillion’s pickup truck, when it crossed the center line…:

CUT 04(10)      “…fatal injuries.”

The crash is under investigation.

A new law takes effect August 1^st that allows adults 24 and older who were adopted to have access to their original birth records. The bill’s author is Vernon Parish State Representative Charles Owen…:

CUT 14(12)      “…it was wrong.”

There are many people in Louisiana who are happy for Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco today. His Rebels won the College World Series yesterday with a four to two win over Oklahoma. Bianco is a former LSU player, assistant coach and a former head coach at McNeese too. It took him 22 seasons as the head coach at Ole Miss to finally win a national title…:

CUT 05(10)      “…been through.”

Ole Miss barely made the NCAA Tournament but they went on a remarkable run to win the school’s first men’s national championship.

The co-founder of Lift Louisiana, an advocacy group for the health and wellbeing of women, says the reversal of Roe vs Wade will heavily impact those who don’t have the means to travel to states that permit abortions. And Michelle Erenberg says state lawmakers have done nothing to assist those individuals either.
Cut 4 (11)  “…this time.”
Governor Edwards has signed House Bill 450 into law, which will allow adopted people obtain copies of their original birth certificates once they reach the age of 24….

Cut 13 (09) “…1977.”
Rosepine Representative Charles Owen’s bill passed the House and Senate overwhelmingly after extensive discussion.

Walmart employees who receive medical coverage in Louisiana now have access to doula services. Doula Program Lead for Walmart Nancy Jester says doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth and the mothers who have used the program give it positive reviews.

Cut 8 (10)  “…their outcome.”

Lt. Governor Bill Nungesser is in Alaska for the annual meeting of the Aerospace States Association. He says they’ll discuss workforce development, public-private partnerships in aerospace and optimal uses of aerospace facilities, and how they can be applied to other endeavors…:

Cut  11 (11)  “…in their states.” 

The conference runs through Wednesday.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says one of victims is from southwest Louisiana

Cut 3 (10) “…head on.”

47-year old Gremillion was pronounced dead at the scene along with 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City.

What are the many impacts from the U-S Supreme Court’s ruling that reveres Roe versus Wade which makes abortion illegal in Louisiana? Michelle Erenberg, co-founder of Lift Louisiana, believes that without safe and legal abortions in Louisiana, the state will see more women and children living in poverty…

Cut 5 (12) “…rippling impacts.”
Governor Edwards has signed a bill into law that would allow adopted individuals to obtain a copy of their birth certificate once they reach the age of 24. Rosepine Representative Charles Owen is the author of the legislation that changes a 1977 law that kept adoptees in the dark about their first days of life…

Cut 14 (12)  “…it was wrong”
Walmart employees who receive medical coverage in Louisiana now have access to doula services. Doula Program Lead for Walmart Nancy Jester says last year they launched a pilot program in Georgia and due to its success, they’ve expanded the benefit in three other states including Louisiana.

Cut 7 (09) “…birthing mothers.”

It’s available for both part- and full-time employees.

Starting August 1st, Louisiana individuals who were adopted can now obtain their birth certificate once they reach 24 years old. Rosepine Representative Charles Owen says to him, the legislation is about fairness and he’s received tremendous feedback from those who now have an answer to the questions, where do I come from…
cut 15 (09) “….signed this”

Since 2016 Lift Louisiana has assisted women who seek an abortion. But abortions are now illegal in Louisiana as a result of the U-S Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade. Co-founder Michelle Erenberg says Lift Louisiana will continue to fight for abortion access….
cut 6 (07) “….and rights”
For more information visit Lift-Louisiana-dot-org.

Lt. Governor Bill Nungesser is in Alaska for the annual meeting of the Aerospace States Association. More on that from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

In other news….House Speaker Clay Schenayder told attendees at the Farm Bureau Convention that will he run for Lt. Governor in 2023.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in self-isolation after testing positive for COVID. He announced on Friday that he is not suffering from any symptoms.

And LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson has reportedly hired Minnesota Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson to be the pitching coach for the Tigers.