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The Legislature has concluded its annual business, but without approving salary hikes for schoolteachers. Instead of permanent pay raises, they’ll receive one-time bonuses. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh is among lawmakers unhappy with how things played out…:

Cut 3 (10) “…a joke.”

Another sticking point in the final budget deal is cutting $100-million from next year’s budget for the Department of Health, which could cost the state $400-million in matching federal dollars.

Governor Edwards says he’ll veto anti-LGBTQ bills, for example the one that bans transgender procedures for minors…:

Cut 7 (10)  “…have to do.” 

The big question is will lawmakers vote to return for a veto session.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the anticipated Pacific El Nino has arrived. However, he says, an El Nino normally can quiet down hurricane season, but warm sea surface temperatures could counteract that…:

Cut 11 (12)  “…to average.”

Keim says be prepared to deal with possible impacts in Louisiana which normally come after mid-to-late August.

LSU and Kentucky meet for the second time this season, but this time the winner of the series advances to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson says weather delays are a concern for the day and they will not start a game unless they have a window to finish it…:

Cut 13 (09) “…on the line” 

First pitch is scheduled for 2 PM at the Box.