1:30 PM LRN Newscast

The Supreme Court has struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs. In a 6-to-3 decision, the court ruled that Trump did not have the broad authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs without congress. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says while many of the tariffs were ultimately passed onto the consumer, there were some direct importers who paid the tariffs and took possession of those tariffed goods.

Cut 5 (12) “…to a refund.”

A new report shows Louisiana’s job growth and wage growth improved last year. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry report says the state added almost 20,000 nonfarm jobs between August 2024 and August 2025 ranking 24th among the states. LABI also says wages improved by just over 3 ½ percent which also brought the state up to 24th place in that category.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser continues his crusade against litter. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

 

We’re looking at a couple days of warm weather, but LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front will be coming in Sunday morning. And Monday morning will bring very cold temperatures.

Cut 10 (10) “…the upper 50s.”

Tuesday will be even colder but, then temperatures will start to pick back up again.