10:30 LRN Newscast

A ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving is headed to Governor Landry’s desk. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says this is something that the auto club has been pushing for for years. He says making phone calls has practically become a secondary use of cell phones while in vehicles.

Cut 4 (10) “…conference calls, shopping.”

The new law will go into effect on January 1st.

Seventy-five-year-old Loretta Wiley has received a Master’s degree in counseling from Louisiana Tech. Wiley started the program back in 2006, but life circumstances forced her away from the classroom two years later. Her desire to complete the program never wavered; and she went back to school following the death of her husband.

Cut 8 (12) “…me on target.”

Wiley also serves as a substitute teacher in Bossier Parish and will explore new opportunities through counseling or mentoring.

After years of receiving “D” and “F” grades, Louisiana has received a “C” grade on R Street’s latest insurance regulation report card. Kace Kieschnick (KEESH-nick) reports the higher grade is the result of improvements to the state’s regulatory environment…

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy was one of several senators who met with President Donald Trump about the One Big Beautiful Bill that needs Senate approval…

Cut 30 (12) “…deficit”