1:30 LRN Newscast

A stark warning from Senate President Cameron Henry on federal Medicaid funding. During a webinar hosted by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, the Republican from Metairie says Louisiana could be in for a huge loss.

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Speaker Henry says if that happens, lawmakers would certainly be forced back into a special session to find ways to make up for the shortfall.

Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law that authorizes state and local law enforcement to actively intercept and disable drones that pose credible threats to public safety. GOHSEP Executive Officer of Security and Interoperability Thomas Mule (MUE-lay) says this is a public safety and homeland security issue.

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Federal and state authorities arrested 84 undocumented immigrants yesterday at Delta Downs Racetrack in Calcasieu Parish during a worksite enforcement operation. Sean Richardson has more.

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LSU has two chances to win its way into the best-of-three national championship series at the College World Series. The Tigers face Arkansas at six this evening. If they win, they move on to the championship series. If they lose, same two teams tomorrow, with the winner advancing. LSU is looking to win its second national baseball championship in three years.