Jackson Representative Kenny Havard is not sorry for his amendment intended as a joke that said strippers in Louisiana must be young and less than 160 pounds. The amendment which was attached to a bill that raises the age of exotic dancers to 21 has received national attention. Havard spoke with reporters after adjournment and says he regrets if he offended anyone, but..:
Cut 13 (07) “politically incorrect”
House speaker Taylor Barras of New Iberia said it’s ridiculous he has to ask elected officials to be respectful.

A bill is nearing final legislative passage that would allow universities to lower their out of state tuition in an effort to attract more students from neighboring states. There was concern about lowering tuition in light of the budget deficit. But Ruston Representative Robert Shadoin says bringing in more students could help curb those losses…:
CUT 7 (08) “we’re experiencing”

With many kids already out on summer vacations, Emelie Gunn spoke with a doctor on some tips to keep your children safe while in the water..:
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Nearly 30,000 are without power in southeast Louisiana following storms that brought lots of lightening, heavy rain and gusty winds. At the height of the bad weather, Entergy reported nearly 75,000 customers without electricity.