Governor Edwards has made the decision to let a bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports become law without his signature. Edwards vetoed a similar bill last year and he still believes the legislation unfairly targets vulnerable children struggling with gaining acceptance. But the bill’s author, Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell, says without this legislation, women are discriminated against in their own sports…
cut 8 (10) “….women’s sports”

A measure banning the release of mug shots of most non-violent offenders who have been arrested, but not convicted, is heading to the governor’s desk. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis says we need to think a bit more about due process and privacy…
cut 14 (10) “….broadcasters think twice”

In an effort to avoid childhood obesity, Pennington Biomedical Research Center has created an app to help parents teach their kids proper motor skills. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The name of the app is called “Play” and Pennington is trying to get funding to make it available to the public.

Gas prices are now 50-cents higher than a month ago and there’s no relief in sight. According to Triple-A, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is nearly $4.50. Triple-A says the rising cost of oil and the high demand for gas keep pump prices surging.

After being vetoed last year, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act by Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell will go into effect this fall. Mizell believes a trans female athlete winning a collegiate swimming competition helped garner more votes in favor of the bill.

Cut 7 (09) “…needed the bill.”

The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act bans trans female athletes from competing in women’s sports and it goes into effect August 1^st.

New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis’s bill to limit the release of mugshots of those accused, but not convicted, of certain nonviolent crimes will soon become law. Duplessis says he will be watching to see how local law enforcement and news outlets respond.

Cut 15 (09)  “…I’m excited.”

After the recent mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas… Louisiana Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says he’s been in talks with about 100 education leaders on how to keep students safe. Brumley says more focus will be made on keeping school facilities physically secure as well…:

Cut  11 (13)  “…barriers in place.” 

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Dr. Amanda Staiano (Sty-ann-yo) says they studied 72 children, ages 3 to 5, over a 12-week period to see if the exercises on a smartphone app that parents used to interact with them improved their motor skills. And she says it made a difference.

Cut 5 (07) “…this app.”

The app is called Play and they are looking to find sponsors so the app can be available to the public.

Governor John Bel Edwards has decided to let a bill that prohibits transgender women from playing female sports become law without his signature. Edwards says if he vetoed the bill for a second consecutive year, it’s likely lawmakers would have overridden his veto. The bill’s author, Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell, says the intent of her legislation has been to protect women’s sports not to exclude individuals…
cut 9 (08) “….for that”
The law goes into effect on August 1st.

The LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center says they’ve developed an app that can boost motor skills by an average of 16-percentage points for children between the ages of three and five years old. Associate Professor of Research Doctor Amanda Staiano says poor motor skills can lead to childhood obesity, so it’s important to teach children as early as possible…
cut 6 (09) “…further behind”
The name of the app is called “Play” and Pennington is trying to get funding to make it available to the public.

State education officials are working with local districts to help make our kids safer in class. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

State Police says a 16-year-old from Lafayette was killed during a high-speed chase. L-S-P says the Carencro Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on LA 182 when an 18-year-old Jamari Tillman of Morgan City sped away from the cops. Tillman lost control of the stolen Explorer he was driving, the vehicle overturned and George Desamon of Lafayette died from his injuries. Tillman suffered moderate injuries.

After the recent mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas, State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says there have been talks between him and about 100 education leaders from school systems statewide. Brumley says an important step is for faculty and staff is to harbor trust between themselves and the student body…:
Cut 10 (10) “…to report that.”

New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis’ bill that limits the release of mugshots of those accused, but not convicted, of certain nonviolent crimes is headed to the governor’s desk. Duplessis says booking photos are highly prejudicial and once out in public, can’t be taken back. He says in most cases they serve no purpose.
Cut 13 (07) “…should do better.”
Federal authorities do not release the mug-shot photos of those arrested for a federal crime.

Gas prices are now 50-cents higher than a month ago and there’s no relief in sight. According to Triple-A, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is nearly $4.50. That’s a 25-cent increase from a week ago. Triple-A says the rising cost of oil and the high demand for gas keep pump prices surging.

In an effort to avoid childhood obesity, Pennington Biomedical Research Center has created an app to help parents teach their kids proper motor skills. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Governor Edwards is calling for a June 15^th special session after a federal judge rejected the Congressional Redistricting Map the legislature passed before the regular session. Research Director with the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte (Duh-Lot) says the judge issued a June 20^th deadline for the new map that must have two majority-minority districts.

Cut 6  (06) “…different map.” 

State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the 2022 legislative session that ended yesterday was a good one for education. He says lawmakers approved legislation to address the teacher shortage by allowing any resident who has a Master’s Degree in a particular content to teach at a local school in that area of expertise…

Cut 4  (08) “…other professions.”

Teachers also received a 15-hundred dollar pay raise.

One of the bills that passed the session was HB 1031, which adds an annual fee of $110 for all-electric vehicles and a $60 fee for hybrid owners to help offset the losses from gas tax collections. Transportation Secretary Sean Wilson says the legislation is about making sure everyone who uses the roads helps maintain them.

Cut 9 (12) “…average driver pays.”

Louisiana is receiving 176-million dollars to bring reliable internet service to rural areas. The governor’s office says it’s enough money to connect 88-thousand homes and businesses with high-speed internet. Executive Director of Louisiana Broadband and Connectivity Veneeth Iyengar (Vuh-neeth Eye-IN-gar) says Louisiana is one of only four states to receive this money from the U-S Department of Treasury

Cut 12 (09) “…the most”  

State lawmakers may have thought their work was done, but Governor Edwards has called a June 15^th Special Session to redraw a rejected congressional redistricting map. A federal judge tossed out the map submitted by legislators during a redistricting session earlier this year because it had no second majority minority district. Black voters make up just under one-third of the state. Public Affairs Research council research director Melinda Deslatte says, with the deadline to resubmit less than two weeks out, what’ll happen is anyone’s guess…:

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State Police say a man fleeing a traffic stop in Carencro led to a high speed chase, then a fatal crash. LSP says the vehicle overturned on state Highway 182; ejecting a 16-year-old passenger, who was not wearing a seat belt. He died at the scene. The driver was treated for minor injuries and charges against him are pending.

State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the 2022 legislative session that ended yesterday was a good one for education, especially for teachers who are getting a 15-hundred dollar pay raise. Brumley says legislators also addressed the teacher shortage by approving a program called the Geaux Teach Program…:

CUT 03(12)      “…their TOPS.”

Also, a new law mandates that all high school students must take geometry.

A former Baton Rouge Police Department officer turned himself in, after he was charged with dumping guns that were part of an investigation. Former officer Ben Zeringue allegedly did this before leaving the BRPD in 2020. The guns – with magazines carrying live rounds – were found by some school kids. Zeringue is charged with 3 counts each of malfeasance in office, injuring public records and theft of firearms.

A federal judge issues a June 20^th deadline for lawmakers to submit a new Congressional Redistricting map and Governor Edwards has called for a special session to begin June 15th. Brooke Thorington has more.

CUT 01(35)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

State Police say a Carencro Police chase early this morning resulted in a fatal crash. Troopers say an 18-year-old driver fled a traffic stop; leading to the chase and the vehicle rolling over. A 16-year-old passenger was un-restrained and ejected from the car. He died at the scene.

One of the bills to pass the legislative session is HB 1031, which adds an annual fee of $110 for all-electric vehicles and a $60 fee for hybrid owners to help offset the losses from gas tax collections. Transportation Secretary Sean Wilson says Louisiana’s fees are lower than most states, and the money raised will go to a mounting list of highway and bridge work…:

CUT 11(11)      “…going forward.”

A Morgan City man is under arrest for possessing child and animal pornography. A cyber-crimes investigation that started in May led to the seizure of 66-year-old Keith Taylor’s computer and devices, which yielded dozens of images and videos involving juveniles and many featuring animals. As of news time he had not posted bond. The investigation continues.

New fees for drivers of all-electric and hybrid vehicles are set to go into effect. David Grubb has more on what the state will do with this additional revenue…:

CUT 02(33)      “…David Grubb.”

Another bill passed in the closing hours of the session will allow students to substitute computer coding for a foreign language when applying for TOPS academic grants. The bill’s author says computer coding is more valuable to potential employers than knowing a foreign language.

State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the 2022 legislative session that ended yesterday was a good one for education, especially for teachers who are getting a 15-hundred dollar pay raise. Brumley says lawmakers also approved a bill requiring every student in high school to take geometry…:

CUT 05(11)      “…is geometry.”

Louisiana is receiving 176-million dollars to bring reliable internet service to rural areas. The governor’s office says it’s enough money to connect 88-thousand homes and businesses.  Louisiana Broadband and Connectivity director Veneeth Iyengar (Vuh-neeth Eye-IN-gar) says this money is coming from American Rescue Plan that was approved by Congress, and more money will be coming via infrastructure bill passed late last year…:

CUT 14(10)      “…affordable internet.”

A federal judge issues a June 20th deadline for lawmakers to submit a new Congressional Redistricting map, Governor Edwards says he’ll call for a special session. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

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Edwards has also decided to allow a bill that will bar transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports to become law without his signature. Edwards vetoed similar legislation last year but said it became obvious to him the bill would become law regardless of his actions.

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Another bill to pass the legislative session was HB 1031, which adds an annual fee of $110 for all-electric vehicles and a $60 fee for hybrid owners to help offset the losses from gas tax collections. Transportation Secretary Sean Wilson says the feedback that he’s gotten from drivers and the auto industry has been positive so far and that the fee system will continue to develop just as the technology and the marketplace for electric and hybrid vehicles does.

Cut 10 (12) ” …tweaked over time.”

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Louisiana is receiving 176-million dollars to bring reliable internet service to rural areas. Executive Director of Louisiana Broadband and Connectivity Veneeth Iyengar (Vuh-neeth Eye-IN-gar) says the money will go to the state’s new GUMBO program, a grant program for internet providers who want to bring broadband service to rural areas…

Cut 13 (12) “…internet service providers.”

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Governor Edwards is expected to call for a special session after a federal judge rejected the Congressional Redistricting Map the Legislature approved in February. Research Director with the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte (Duh-Lot) says Monday’s judgment has Republicans who approved the map seeking alternatives.

Cut 7 (12) “…new map.” 

Louisiana is receiving 176-million dollars to bring reliable internet service to rural areas. The governor’s office says it’s enough money to connect 88-thousand homes and businesses with high-speed internet. Executive Director of Louisiana Broadband and Connectivity Veneeth Iyengar (Vuh-neeth Eye-IN-gar) says Louisiana is one of only four states to receive this money from the U-S Department of Treasury

Cut 12 (09) “…the most”  

One of the bills to pass the legislative session was the passage of HB 1031, which adds an annual fee of $110 for all-electric vehicles and a $60 fee for hybrid owners to help offset the losses from gas tax collections. Transportation Secretary Sean Wilson says the legislation is about making sure everyone who uses the roads helps maintain them.

Cut 9 (12) “…average driver pays.”

LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing is ranked 10^th in the nation that’s according to the Nursing Schools Almanac. Demetrius Porche, Dean of the School of Nursing at LSU Health New Orleans credits the success of their students and the wide range of programs they offer for the ranking.

AM Cut 7 (12) “…of excellence.”