10:30 LRN Newscast May 3rd

An official announcement from the Department of Justice will come down at 1 Pm on whether they will clear the two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the death of Alton Sterling. It’s still possible that Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry can pursue state charges, but legal analyst Tim Meche says that’s unlikely…
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Baton Rouge Police announce three protesters were arrested near headquarters last night.

Much of central and south Louisiana are under a tornado watch until 5 PM today. State Climatologist says we are already seeking storms along the I-10 corrider from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge…
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Once again our top story, the DOJ will announce results of their investigation into the Alton Sterling shooting at 1 PM.

The House Labor Committee is taking up legislation that would prohibit businesses from retalitating against employees who discuss pay with co-workers. Vice President of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana Charmaine Caccioppi says she spoke with many low income individuals who say pay secrecy is a real problem in their workplace…
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Edwards administration officials provided a dim picture if the state legislature approves the House Republicans budget plan. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says this proposed spending plan would prevent repairs on cars that workers use to take foster kids to school and family visits…
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The full House is expected to take up the budget plan tomorrow.