13:30 Newscast, May 23rd, 2017

Authorities in LaFourche Parish are looking for a man accused of living in his ex-girlfriend’s attic when stalking her. Emelie Gunn reports:
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

The full House will vote on a Senate approved measure that would give drivers a warning before coming up on speed cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter believs those who oppose this are just interested in collecting money from unsuspecting motorists…:
Cut 7 (11) “municipality”

A bill that would include dating partners in domestic violence laws, instead of just those couples living together or married, advances in a Senate committee. Baton Rouge Senator Bodi White says but what if a situation arises like a boyfriend pushing his drunk girlfriend into the car during a night out..:
Cut 9 (09) “different deal”
But it heads to the full Senate without objection.

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. The proposal repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several Gulf States. There are those who say this money was dedicated mostly to coastal restoration and coastal infrastructure projects…:
Cut 4 (09) “in Louisiana”
That’s Managing Director with America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion.