State lawmakers seem committed to tax reform this legislative session as several bills to change the state’s tax code have made it out of the House Ways and Means Committee. Governor John Bel Edwards says he wants lawmakers to approve a revenue-neutral tax plan…
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There’s support to lower the state’s income tax rates, but eliminate tax breaks as a way to balance out lower income tax rates.

The Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine can once again be administered in Louisiana. Federal health officials uncovered 15 vaccine recipients who developed blood clots out of nearly eight million who received Johnson and Johnson’s shot, but they believe the benefits outweigh the risk. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is glad the J-and-J vaccine is back in circulation…
cut 12 (09) “…various locations”

You might not know that Tangipahoa Parish is home to one of the few tea farms in the United States. Owner of the Fleur De Lis Tea Company David Barron says for producers looking to further diversify their crops this might be your cup of tea.
Cut 7 (08) “…after water.”
Barron’s Fleur De Lis Tea Company is on his 160-acre farm in Amite and will host the U-S Tea Growers annual meeting in October.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hoping Congress will approve the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which would provide the state with 16-million dollars annually to help species at risk of extinction like the Louisiana Pearlshell and the Louisiana Pinesnake…
cut 5 (07) “….species list”
LDWF biologist Director Amity Bass says there are 362 species at risk of extinction.

The Louisiana House is expected to discuss and possibly vote on several tax reform bills today. State lawmakers are looking to reduce the state’s income tax rate, but eliminate other tax breaks. Governor John Bel Edwards says he can back this effort…
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Several lawmakers are interested in lowering income tax rates but also eliminate certain tax breaks like the federal income tax deduction.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hoping Congress will pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act which can provide the state with millions of dollars each year to accelerate recovery of more than 350 species at risk of extinction in Louisiana…
cut 6 (09) “….but nationally”
That’s LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass who says the legislation could also create 33-thousand jobs nationwide.

Tickfaw native and former Louisiana Tech standout Kim Mulkey is returning to Louisiana as she’s accepted the job as head women’s basketball coach at LSU. Mulkey led Baylor to three national championships and is the third-winningest coach in women’s college basketball.

It might surprise you to learn that Louisiana is home to a farm of one of the world’s most popular beverages. Brooke Thorington explains
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

We are two weeks into the legislative session and lawmakers seem committed to tax reform and Governor John Bel Edwards says he supports the effort as long as the changes produce revenue-neutral results. Legislators would like to lower individual income tax rates, but also eliminate the ability to deduct federal income taxes paid on your state taxes. Governor John Bel Edwards says that approach has a lot of merit…
cut 14 (08) “….F-I-T
Tax reform legislation is on the agenda today when the Louisiana House gathers at 2 PM.

David Barron is having success growing tea plants in Tangipahoa Parish. He says they like the well-drained soil on his farm in Amite…
cut 8 (08) “….perfect for that”
His farm is one of just a few tea farms in the United States and he sees great potential for growing tea on sites of pine tree farms.

If the federal Recovering America’s Wildlife Act passes, Louisiana could receive $16 million annually to help preserve 362 species at risk of extinction. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is now Congressman-elect Carter as he defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson in a run-off to represent Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.

KIm Mulkey is returning home. The Tickfaw and former Louisiana Tech women’s basketball star has been hired as LSU’s new women’s basketball coach after leading Baylor to three national championships.

The state health department has told vaccine providers to resume using the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the single-dose vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the 11-day halt of the J-and-J shot was unfortunate but reassuring…
Cut 10 (12) “..cause a pause.”

There’s legislation in Congress that’s waiting to be discussed that would dedicate 16-million dollars a year to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that will help the agency’s efforts to protect endangered species and habitats. LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass…
cut 4 (08) “….declining”
The Louisiana Pearlshell, the Louisiana Pinesnake and Alligator Snapping Turtle are among the species at risk in Louisiana.

The Louisiana House is expected to debate several tax reform proposals this afternoon as lawmakers look to lower individual income tax rates. Don Molino
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Don Molino.”

Today is election day in the state’s second congressional district. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the race to replace Cedric Richmond comes down to likeability between Democrats Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter and their ability to turn out the vote.
Cut 4 (10) “…the poll”
Voter turnout is expected to be between 15 and 20-percent.

Two lawsuits have now been filed against the companies involved with the liftboat that capsized during rough weather in the Gulf of Mexico on April 13th. 13 people are presumed dead and among those 13 dead, seven remain missing. A wife and a fiance of two of the missing crewmembers are the first two to file lawsuits against Seacor Marine, Seacor Liftboats and Talos Energy, claiming they put profits before safety.

U-S health experts have determined its safe to resume using the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the single-dose vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the 11-day halt of the J-and-J shot was unfortunate but reassuring…
Cut 10 (12) “..cause a pause.”
Kanter expects there will still be a lot of demand for the J-and-J vaccine and he’s glad its back in circulation

Today is prescription drug take-back day as numerous sites around the state will accept old pills and medication until 2 PM today. DEA Special agent Randy Harness says overdose deaths are on the rise and pain meds are a major reason…
Cut 7 (11) “…this year.”
Go to d-e-a-take-back-dot-com for more information.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces that Louisiana Green Fuels plans to develop a 700-million dollar renewable diesel plant in Caldwell Parish. Edwards says the state has established a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. He says this biodiesel plant is a step in the right direction
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Edwards says the proposed project would generate 450 construction jobs and employ 76 people once complete.

The wife and the fiance of two of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized April 13th have filed multi-million dollar lawsuits Seacor Marine and Talos Energy. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s likely these lawsuits will be settled out of court, but it will take years to do…
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The plaintiffs in the case claim the companies involved in the tragedy put profits before safety.

Voters in southeast Louisiana will elect a new Congressman in the 2nd district today. Jim Shannon looks at the race between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter…
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LSU is taking further action in the wake of failing to properly report previous claims of sexual misconduct. The school is planning to ban former running back Derius Guice from campus and they are taking his name out of the school’s record books. Also, the university is firing the law firm Taylor Porter. The firm denies claims they participated in an effort to keep sexual misconduct claims made against former coach Les Miles quiet.

Polls are open in southeast Louisiana as the race between Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson for Louisiana’s Second Congressional District concludes. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Carter has received the endorsement of former Congressman Cedric Richmond…
cut 5 (12) “….the district”
Polls close at 8 PM tonight.

Today from 10 AM to 2 PM it’s National Drug Take-Back Day as several sites across the state will accept unused medication. DEA special agent Mike Zaiter on why it’s important to get old prescription drugs out of your home….
cut 8 (13) “…illegallY”
Go to D-E-A take-back-dot-com to find a location near you.
A second lawsuit has been filed in response to the April 13th Seacor Power tragedy. 13 people are believed to be dead after several crewmembers of the Seacor Power were tossed into the Gulf of Mexico when the lift boat capsized. A wife and a fiance of two of the men still missing filed the suits against Seacor Marine, Seacor Liftboats, and Talos Energy claiming the companies involved put profits before safety. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says more lawsuits are expected…
cut 10 (10) “…company was”
Former President Donald Trump has made a ten-thousand-dollar donation to the United Cajun Navy as they continue to search for the seven crew members who remain missing.

State Police has completed its investigation into the fatal police shooting of Trayford Pellerin in Lafayette last August. Pellerin was attempting to enter a convenience store, armed with a knife. L-S-P has not released details, only saying it’s been handed over to the Lafayette Parish D-A’s office.

Saturday is election day for the state’s second congressional district. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the race comes down to likeability between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter and their ability to turn out the vote.

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Voter turnout is expected to be between 15 and 20-percent.

The wife of one of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized last Tuesday files a $25-million lawsuit. Loyola University Political Science Professor Dane Ciolino says anytime there’s a workplace accident that results in the loss of life or major injury there’s going to be a civil lawsuit, but who can be named in the suit remains the question.

Cut 9 (11) “..contend are responsible.”

Governor John Bel Edwards was in Caldwell Parish Friday to discuss Louisiana Green Fuels’ plans to build a 700-million dollar biodiesel plant that would produce up to 32-million gallons of renewable fuel annually. The project would generate 450 construction jobs and Edwards says that renewable diesel refinery would remove more carbon emissions from the environment than it produces…

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Saturday is prescription drug take-back day as numerous sites around the state will accept old pills and medication. DEA Special agent Randy Harness says overdose deaths are on the rise and pain meds are a major reason…

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Go to d-e-a-take-back-dot-com for more information.

The wife of one of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized last Tuesday files a $25-million lawsuit. Loyola University Political Science Professor Dane Ciolino says most industrial lawsuits are settled before they go to court and this one most likely won’t be an exception.

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He says this suit is most likely the first of many to be filed and could take years to settle.

Southeast Louisiana voters decide who will represent the state’s second congressional district in DC Saturday. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the heated race between Democrats Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter is not about the issues.

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Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Louisiana Green Fuels plans on building a 700-million-dollar renewable diesel refinery in Caldwell Parish on a 171-acre site at the Port of Columbia. Governor Edwards says a final investment decision is expected in late 2022, but this has the potential to be a major economic development win for rural north Louisiana…

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The DEA is holding a semi-annual prescription drug take-back day throughout the state Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This allows you to turn in your unused or unwanted prescription drugs so that they can be disposed of properly.  Special agent Randy Harness says getting rid of these drugs might save someone’s life.

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Tomorrow voters in southeast Louisiana will decide between Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson on who will represent Louisiana’s second Congressional District. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Carter has received the endorsement of former Congressman Cedric Richmond…
cut 5 (12) “….the district”
Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM tomorrow.

The wife of one of the seven men still missing from the Seacor Power lift boat disaster filed a 25-million dollar lawsuit in Texas against Seacor Marine, Seacor Liftboats and Talos Energy. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s the first of several multi-million dollar lawsuits…
cut 10 (10) “….company”
The suit alleges the vessel left Port Fourchon with disregard for the deteriorating weather.

Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day as several sites across the state will accept unused medication that is taking up space in the medicine cabinet. DEA special agent Mike Zaiter on why it’s important to get these drugs out of your home….
cut 8 (13) “…illegallY”
Go to D-E-A take-back-dot-com to find a location near you.

Governor John Bel Edwards was in Columbia today as Louisiana Green Fuels’ plans to develop a 700-million dollar renewable diesel plant in Caldwell Parish. Edwards says the state has established a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. He says this biodiesel plant is a step in the right direction
Cut 14 (11) “..blue hydrogen”
Edwards says the proposed project would generate 450 construction jobs and employ 76 people once complete.