Governor Jeff Landry announced his insurance reform plan today that lawmakers will discuss during a two month long legislative session that begins next week. The governor says one of the bills he’ll push is legislation to reign in lawyer advertising as he believes that’s pushing car crash victims to seek big settlements…

Cut 13 (15) “….Louisiana families”

Consultants hired by the City of New Orleans have recommended that Bourbon Street be permanently closed to vehicular traffic. Now, the question is – will the city heed that recommendation? In a news conference this morning, Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick seemed non-committal.

Cut 6 (11) “…the community wants.”

Kirkpatrick says she appreciates the Fort Knox approach, but is it viable?

A seven-year-old girl injured in a house fire in Shreveport on Sunday morning has died. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux confirmed the terrible news during an interview with LRN affiliate KEEL radio.

Cut 3 (14) “…to her injuries.”

The seven year-old  is one of four people that died in the blaze. A five-year-old year was also killed, along with her grandmother and great-grandmother.

ULM is facing a six-million dollar budget deficit this fiscal year and Acting President Nick Bruno says they are looking at furloughing staff. Bruno says layoffs aren’t currently being considered, though campus restructuring is likely. He says A hiring freeze began on Monday and all employees working remotely have been recalled…

Cut 10 (12) “…to disperse that.”

Bruno says the furloughs should not affect student learning.