51 Louisiana death row prisoners file clemency petitions in the hopes Governor John Bel Edwards and the Board of Pardons will commute their death sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Louisiana Capital Appeals Project director Cecelia Kappel is an attorney for several of the inmates who have filed clemency applications
Cut 10 (09) “…on them.”
Earlier this year, Governor Edwards announced his opposition to the death penalty.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is meeting with the press at this hour discussing legislation approved in the recently completed legislative session. Donelon says lawmakers approved more money for fund to attract more insurance providers to offer homeowners coverage…
cut 8 (10) “…their homes”
Donelon says next month they’ll begin a grant program that will allow homeowners to receive financial assistance to fortify their roofs from strong storms.

Among the bills passed last week, was a measure to give a $500 tax break to Louisiana gun owners for purchases of safes, locks, and other gun storage devices. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry says her legislation mirrors a law passed in Virginia.
Cut 24 (12) “…as well.”
Gun owners should keep receipts of purchases to receive a tax credit through the Department of Revenue.

Thousands of LSU fans are heading to Omaha later this week to see the Tigers play in the College World Series. Executive Director of Visit Omaha Deborah Ward says Omaha will be the baseball capitol of the world….
cut 14 (13) “…this period”
LSU’s first game is Saturday night against Tennessee.