Monthly Archives: February 2017

02.15.17
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LRN AM NEWSCALL FEB 16

Governor John Bel Edwards announced his support for the Bayou Bridge Pipeline and the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown during his monthly call in radio show. Halen Doughty has more…

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The National Safety Council reports motor vehicle deaths in 2016 increased six-percent from last year nationally and in Louisiana crash fatalities are up five-percent from 2014. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A bill is heading to the House floor that would use only $74 million from the rainy day fund to close a $304 million midyear deficit. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Teen mothers are seeing better pregnancy and parenting outcomes thanks to a program by Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana. The Jus4Me program was funded by a $50-thousand grant from United Healthcare Community Plan of Louisiana. CEO Allison Young says 89-percent of the young mothers used the health and referral services at school-based health centers regularly, which had tremendous outcomes for these mothers’ children.

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Young says 97-percent of the mothers in the program stayed in school both during and after their pregnancies. She says 52 teen parents improved their parenting skills through weekly classes held at 6 school sites in four parishes. She says the Jus4Me program enables teen moms to come together and discuss personal issues and get support.

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Young says this program is vitally important to these young mothers, and United Healthcare is proud of the results they were able to achieve through this partnership with the Children’s Coalition. She says they hope to help even more teen mothers in the future.

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During his 11th monthly call in radio show, Governor John Bel Edwards announced his support for two controversial issues in the Bayou State- the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown and the construction of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Edwards says while the pipeline would only create about 12 permanent jobs, it would create more jobs during construction and job retention for others.

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The proposed pipeline would stretch across 11 parishes from Calcasieu to St. James, and it’s facing fierce opposition from environmental groups. Edwards says transporting crude through a pipeline is much safer than by train or truck. He adds that he doesn’t see a conflict between the pipeline and the state’s coastal restoration masterplan.

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Edwards also supports the expulsion of the Napoleonville lawmaker who has been convicted of two separate domestic abuse charges. Senators could vote to expel Brown on Monday. The governor says Brown should have resigned immediately because that would have been best for him, his family, and the Senate.

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The National Safety Council finds motor vehicle deaths in 2016 rose 6-percent nationally from last year and in Louisiana they’ve increased by five-percent since 2014.  Ken Kolosh (Koe-lahsh(with the NSC says they blame distracted driving for the increase…

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Kolosh says crash fatalities could also be on the rise, because young drivers are not adequately prepared to get behind the wheel.

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The National Safety Council report finds that 661 died in motor-vehicle deaths in 2016, nationally the number exceeded 40-thousand for the first time since 2007.  Kolosh says another concern is alcohol related fatalities are on the rise, but there are ways lawmakers can address it…

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The House Appropriations Committee approves legislation that takes only $74 million from the rainy day fund, instead of the $119 million the governor recommended. The vote comes after a heated back and forth between the governor’s chief budget advisor and Republican lawmakers. Covington Representative John Schroder supports the measure.

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The budget plan that’s now heading to the House calls for cuts to prisons, colleges, and public schools, areas the governor is seeking to protect. Republican lawmakers have been pushing for reductions in state spending, but Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the right time to reduce spending isn’t in the middle of the year.

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Schroder says the state is living outside its means, so the cuts have to be made. He says using one time money is irresponsible because it just kicks the can down the road, and we’ll be in the same predicament again next year.

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But Dardenne says he can’t understand the hesitance to use the rainy day fund when the state is facing a $304 million midyear deficit, because this is exactly why the fund was created.

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A bill that uses no rainy day dollars was also approved, and both proposals are expected to be heard Friday on the House floor.

02.15.17
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18:30 LRN Newscast February 15th

The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation today that takes only $74 million from the rainy day fund, instead of the $119 million the governor recommended to fix a 304-million dollar shortfall. The budget plan that’s now heading to the House floor calls for cuts to prisons, colleges, and public schools, areas the governor is seeking to protect.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds through a survey that millenials, 19 to 24-year-olds are more dangerous drivers than teenagers. Local AAA spokesperson Don Redman says millenials are more likely to send a text message while driving, speed and run a red light…
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Thanks to an animal rescue group in New Orleans 39 pit bulls in Opelousas were not put to death today, because Tia Torres of Pit Bulls and Parolees have stepped forward to provide the resources to keep the animals alive. Stacey Alleman with St. Landry Parish Animal Control says they put out a plea for help on social media and it’s been successful…
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02.15.17
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17:30 LRN Newscast February 15th

We’re three days into the budget cutting special session and Governor John Bel Edwards says there hasn’t been much movement…
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Republican chairman of the House budget committee Cameron Henry says during negotitations they continue to propose deeper cuts to the Louisiana Department of Health which could be done without impacting patients, but he says the governor doesn’t see it that way…
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The budget committee has approved Henry’s bill that would use 74-million dollars from the rainy day fund, which would lead to cuts to colleges, public schools and prisons, areas the governor wanted protected.

The first hearing on state Senator Troy Brown’s expulsion from the Upper Chamber has taken place. Resolutions have been filed seeking to reprimand Brown for his domestic violence convictions. The Napoleonville lawmaker’s lawyer, Jill Craft, requested subpoenas of lawmakers’ texts and emails…:
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Craft is trying to stop a legislative hearing on the matter saying it would violate Brown’s right to due process. But state Senator JP Morrell says members of the Senate make their own rules…:
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Nearly all of Craft’s requests were rejected. The hearing on the expulsion proposal is slated for Monday.

02.15.17
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16:30 LRN Newscast February 15th

The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Some Senators want Brown gone due to two domestic violence convictions. His attorney Jill Craft is fighting this effort and on the senate floor reminded other Senators they are trying to dismiss a lawmaker over misdemeanors, but Senator Karen Peterson responded…
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The next hearing is Monday.

A Triple-A Foundation for Traffic Safety study finds millennials, 19-to-24-year-olds, is the most reckless age group behind the wheel, because they are more likely to speed, text and drive and run a red light. Spokesperson Don Redman says the survey shows older drivers are reckless too…
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Thirty-nine pit bulls were scheduled to be euthanized today in Opelousas, but that will not happen because of an animal rescue group out of New Orleans….
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Bossier City Police are investigating an anti-muslim flier that was pasted onto a sign in front of a mosque. Spokesperson Mark Natale says it reads “Imagine a Muslim-free America. A second flier stuck to a brick sign said “What made American great: Blood and Soil.” Authorities believe the signs are from a white nationalist group called American Vanguard.

02.15.17
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16:45 LRN Sportscast February 15th

LSU announced today star outside linebacker and defensive end Arden Key is taking a leave from football for personal reasons. In a statement, Head Coach Ed Orgeron says he fully supports Key in his decision and they look forward to welcoming him back at the appropriate time. No further comments were made. Key had 12 sacks last season and could be a first round pick next year.

The New Orleans Advocate says there’s mutual interest for defensive tackle Nick Fairley to return to the Saints. Fairley signed a one-year deal with New Orleans last year and played well in 2016 and recorded 6.5 sacks. Fairley would likely seek a multi-year contract that could pay him around 10-million dollars a year.

The Pelicans play their final game before the All-Star break tonight as they visit Memphis. With a win, New Orleans can finish this road trip with a 3-1 record. Tip-off is at seven o’ clock.

The LSU men’s basketball team lost its 12th straight game last night as the Tigers were outscored 39-10 in the final ten minutes and were defeated by the Ole Miss Rebels 96-76. Antonio Blakeny led LSU with 29 points, but did not take a single shot in the final 7:03 of the game.

For the second straight week and the sixth time this season, Louisiana Tech’s Erik McCree has been named as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. Tomorrow night the Bulldogs host Florida Atlantic. Tech is seeking its fifth straight win and they are in second place in the CUSA standings, two games back of first place.

We’re two days away from opening day and there’s more bad injury news for the LSU baseball team. Coach Paul Mainieri says he’s not expecting senior catcher Jordan Romero to be available for this weekend, because of a sprained ankle. And a Monroe TV station is reporting that senior Warhawk outfielder Cade Stone will miss the 2017 season because of an ACL injury. Stone hit .230 last year with two home runs and 21 RBI.

02.15.17
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15:30 LRN Newscast February 15th

It was tense on the Senate floor today at the first hearing to expel state senator Troy Brown from office because of two separate convictions regarding domestic violence. Brown’s attorney, Jill Craft, says the Senate is trying to remove a legislator based on their assessment of a misdemeanor, but Senator Dan Claitor says that’s not what this is about…
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A vote on expulsion is scheduled for Monday.

The debate continues at the state capitol on whether or not to tap into the rainy day fund to address a $304 million midyear budget deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry opposes that plan and continues to push for reductions in state spending…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly call-in radio show that the session is NOT off to a robust start.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds through a survey that millenials, 19 to 24-year-olds are more dangerous drivers than teenagers. Local AAA spokesperson Don Redman says their survey found that millenials are more likely to send a text message while driving, exceed the speed limit by 10 to 15 miles per hour and run a red light…
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Thanks to an animal rescue group in New Orleans 39 pit bulls in Opelousas were not put to death today, because Tia Torres of Pit Bulls and Parolees have stepped forward to provide the resources to keep the animals alive. Stacey Alleman with St. Landry Parish Animal Control says they put out a plea for help on social media and it’s been successful…
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02.15.17
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14:30 LRN Newscast February 15th

The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A former St. John Parish sheriff’s deputy will spend 10 years in prison for spreading HIV to two juveniles. Prosecutors say 33-year-old Barlon Cammon transmitted the virus during multiple encounters, with 15 and 16-year-old boys. Cammon was not a deputy at the time and he’ll have to register as a sex offender upon his release.

The House Appropriations Committee is meeting to discuss how to address the state’s 304-million dollar budget shortfall. Republican chairman Cameron Henry says during negotitations they continue to propose deeper cuts to the Louisiana Department of Health that could be done without impacting patients, but he says the governor doesn’t see it that way…
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The special session to deal with the budget deficit must end next Wednesday.

Thanks to support from a New Orleans animal rescue group, 39 pit bulls at the St. Landry Parish Animal Control will not have to be put down. Stacey Alleman says Tia Torees of Pit Bulls and Parolees is providing the resources…
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Alleman says the national Human Society has stepped as well.

02.15.17
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LRN PM Newscall February 15th

Thirty-nine pit bulls were scheduled to be euthanized today in Opelousas, but that will not happen because of an animal rescue group out of New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Thirty-nine pit bulls that were scheduled to be euthanized today have been rescued. Stacey Alleman with St. Landry Parish Animal Control says they made a Facebook post hoping for a miracle, and they got one in Tia Torres of Pit Bulls and Parolees. She says all of the dogs were rescued by Torres, who is also the founder of Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans.

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Alleman says the dogs will still be in their custody, but Torres is providing the resources and manpower it takes to care for these animals. She says as of yesterday, the national Humane Society has stepped up to help sponsor some of these dogs.

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Alleman says even when things were looking grim, the community never lost hope. She says just two years ago the shelter had to put down over 96-percent of the animals they rescued, but they’ve come a long way thanks to the power of social media.

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The debate continues at the state capitol on whether or not to tap into the rainy day fund to address a $304 million midyear budget deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry opposes the use of rainy day fund and continues to push for reductions in state spending.

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Henry says the governor is unwilling to back off his stance of using 119-million dollars from the rainy day fund. The Republican from Jefferson Parish says many House members can’t support the governor’s plan and they won’t be forced to vote on it.

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The special session ends next Wednesday and Henry says there’s still enough time to pass a responsible budget deficit elimination plan. Henry says during the negotiations they continue to propose deeper cuts to the Louisiana Department of Health, but the governor says any additional cuts would impact patients, but Henry disagrees.

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The first hearing on state Senator Troy Brown’s expulsion or suspension from the Upper Chamber was heard today. Resolutions have been filed seeking to reprimand Brown for his domestic violence convictions. The Napoleonville lawmaker’s lawyer, Jill Craft, requested subpoenas of lawmakers’ texts and emails…:

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Craft requested several subpoenas and documents for members of the legislature including their criminal history, but nearly everything was rejected. She says the Senate is trying to remove a member of the body based on their assessment of a misdemeanor, but Senator Dan Claitor says that’s not what this is about…:

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The hearing on the expulsion proposal is slated for Monday. Senator Karen Carter Peterson said she would only agree to subpoena documents, if a member of the legislature had a similar domestic violence conviction. But Craft told Peterson the Senate has no rules for standard…:

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Craft is trying to stop a legislative hearing on the matter saying it would violate Brown’s right to due process. But state Senator JP Morrell says members of the Senate make their own rules…:

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Triple-A released their annual worst drivers on the road report and what did it find? It confirmed what many people believe, millennials are the worst on the road and the survey finds they’re more reckless than teens. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says drivers between the ages of 19 to 24 seem to be distracted behind the wheel….

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Redman says although those 19 to 24 are considered the worst drivers, older motorists also admitted to engaging in dangerous behavior while driving.

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The report also finds millennials are more likely than anyone else to go over the speed limit by 10 to 15 miles and be high on marijuana while driving. Redman says motorists aged 19 to 24 engage in higher risk behavior more than other age groups.

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02.15.17
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13:30 Newscast, February 15th, 2017

Lawmakers are going back and forth over whether to use the rainy day fund, or reduce government spending to fill a $304 million dollar deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says many in the lower chamber refuse to accept the governor’s proposal to use $119 million dollars from the savings account…:
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The governor says not using the fund puts vital services at risk. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says neither side wants to give in
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The special session ends next Wednesday and Henry says there’s still enough time to pass a responsible budget deficit elimination plan.

The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Some Senators want Brown gone due to two domestic violence convictions. His attorney Jill Craft says all lawmakers should reveal criminal past, but Senator Karen Peterson said small violations are not the same as big ones which Craft dismissed…:
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The next hearing is Monday.

Triple-A released their annual worst drivers on the road report and it confirmed millennials use the most risky behavior, even more than teens. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says of drivers between the ages of 19 to 24…:
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He says the survey also found that most millennials don’t believe they are doing anything wrong.

 

02.15.17
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12:30 Newscast, February 15th, 2017

The debate continues at the state capitol on whether or not to tap into the rainy day fund to address a $304 million midyear budget deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry opposes the use of rainy day fund and continues to push for reductions in state spending…:
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Thirty-nine pit bulls were scheduled to be euthanized today in Opelousas, but that will not happen because of an animal rescue group out of New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The first hearing on state Senator Troy Brown’s expulsion or suspension from the Upper Chamber was heard today. Resolutions have been filed seeking to reprimand Brown for his domestic violence convictions. The Napoleonville lawmaker’s lawyer, Jill Craft, requested subpoenas of lawmakers’ texts and emails…:
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Craft is trying to stop a legislative hearing on the matter saying it would violate Brown’s right to due process. But state Senator JP Morrell says members of the Senate make their own rules…:
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Nearly all of Craft’s requests were rejected. The hearing on the expulsion proposal is slated for Monday.