1:30 LRN Newscast

Meta is getting the word out to parents about Teen Accounts for Instagram that puts safeguards on accounts of teens under the age of 16 years old that notify parents on how they can check their teens account. Meta Spokesperson Stephanie Otway says over 54 million Teen Accounts are active, offering features like private profiles and limited messaging.

Cut 3 (08) “…Parents’ involvement.”

The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approves legislation that would result in homeowners receiving a individual income tax credit of up to ten-thousand dollars, if they voluntarily pay to install a fortified roof on their home. Bill author, River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot saysthe Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office recently found that homeowners who had a foritified roof installed saw a decline in their insurance premiums…

Cut 11 (12) “…their premium.”

The Louisiana Department of Health launches a task force to fight waste, fraud and abuse. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Opelousas Police Sergeant Romalis Thomas, 39, was arrested for alleged domestic abuse outside Evangeline Downs Casino. The incident is under investigation by Louisiana State Police at the request of Chief Graig Leblanc. Thomas is on administrative leave. No bond has been set. The investigation remains ongoing.

 

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