After the tragic death of LSU freshman Max Gruver, the dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TV host bashed the health care plan being pushed by US Senator Bill Cassidy. “The Jimmy Kimmel Test” is what Cassidy had previously said on the show is what the nation’s healthcare system should pass, but Kimmel on Tuesday accused Louisiana’s Senator of being a liar indicating the plan he’s proposing does nothing he promised it would do. No response from Cassidy’s office as of this report.

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking supporters to take part in a poll on whether they’d like to see the minimum wage increased. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says Edwards is looking for more public support, as this issue is not gaining traction in the legislature…:
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Stockley says since the governor plans to run again, it’s important that he continues to fight for a higher minimum wage.

Could LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva be on the hot seat if the season under his choice for head coach ends up looking a lot like last Saturday’s 30 point loss to Mississippi State? Some were skeptical of Ed Orgeron’s hire because of his 10-25 record at Ole Miss. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says football rules the day even if men’s basketball coach Will Wade was a good hire..:
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The dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in the wake of LSU freshman Max Gruver’s death. Gruver was pledging at Phi Delta Theta and high amounts of alcohol were found in his system. Executive Director of HazingPrevention.org Emily Pualwan says hazing is different from bullying:
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LSU has temporarily shut down their entire Greek system after Gruver’s death.

A survey by the Louisiana Association of Educators finds that the state places too much emphases on student testing. A random sample of residents were polled. L-A-E President Debbie Meaux says a new 25-member panel will meet to examine whether public school students are over tested…:
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The group meets tomorrow in Baton Rouge.

The former Commissioner of the public park and recreation facilities in Baton Rouge was found shot to death outside his home in Pride last night. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says the man, 66-year-old Carroll Breeden, was pronounced dead on the scene. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact a authorities.

Could LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva be worried about his job if football tanks is season? Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says one thing to keep in mind is that Alleva’s fate lies with the Board of Supervisors…:
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But he says if the season is bad enough, you can bet fans will be very vocal about their thoughts on Alleva.

This morning, Governor John Bel Edwards is speaking at the Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium in Baton Rouge. At 2pm he will host his monthly call-in radio show, Ask the Governor.

Governor John Bel Edwards released an email poll asking if Louisiana residents support raising the minimum wage. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says this survey is more about fundraising…:
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Stockley believes this message was also sent out to raise awareness about his campaign pledge that he continues to support.

After LSU’s 30-point loss to Mississippi State last Saturday, some are wondering if Head Coach Ed Orgeron was the right man to choose for the job. But Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the hire of Coach O was strictly a call made by Athletic Director Joe Alleva, and if things remain bleak there will be consequences…:
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But Worsham says ultimately Alleva’s fate lies with the board where he has many allies.

The Louisiana Association of Educators says a poll of Louisiana parents finds that 65-percent believe the state places too much emphasis on student testing. L-A-E President Debbie Meaux says parents and their children are not excited about filling out bubbles on a test…:
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The L-A-E survey also found 55-percent of respondents believe a student’s test performance should not play a major role in determining a teacher’s effectiveness.

Governor John Bel Edwards monthly call-in radio show takes place this afternoon at 2pm. Ask the Governor can be heard on certain affiliates of the Louisiana Radio Network.

Kenneth Gleason is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two black men in Baton Rouge that cops had said could have been racially motivated.  East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore said initially they were able to connect the shootings because of the disturbing way each incident unfolded…:

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Moore said, based on the allegations, this case would qualify for the death penalty.

Senator John Kennedy supports fellow Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Healthcare Act, but he believes the legislation has some weaknesses.  Kennedy wants to put provisions in the bill to prevent Medicaid fraud.  He says right now, patients don’t really know how much a procedure will cost and Kennedy would like that to change.

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A number of legal issues are possible if any type of hazing related charges are pressed against fraternity members at LSU where an 18-year-old pledge died last week.  Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino  (See-Oh Lean-Oh) says a major grey area in a case like that of Max Gruver, is whether the hazing victim consented to some extent.

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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has a grant to hire more child welfare workers.  DCFS Secretary (MAR-KEY-TUH) Marketa Garner Walters says her staff had gone down by 600 employees in that past decade and the grant money they received will help find solutions to that high turnover rate of child welfare workers.

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Multiple reports say an Adolf Hitler speech was found at the home of Kenneth Gleason, who was booked today in Baton Rouge for the murders of two black men. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says Gleason could face the death penalty for last week’s fatal shootings…
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Gleason has also been charged for allegedly shooting up a black family’s home near his parents’ house.

Last week’s death of 18 year old Max Gruver at LSU’s Phi Delta Theta fraternity will most likely have a number of legal issues.  Loyola Law Professor Dane (See-Oh  Lean-Oh) Ciolino says if the conduct surpasses what the victim agreed to, then criminal charges are likely.  He says it will come down to whether there was gross negligence in overserving alcohol to Gruver.

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Criminal charges are not excepted soon.

U.S Senator John Kennedy plans to vote for Senator Cassidy’s bill to repeal and replace the ACA but, says it needs improvement. Emelie Gunn has more…

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But Governor John Bel Edwards says he can’t support Senator Cassidy’s legislation, because he says it will lead to the elimination of the Medicaid expansion. Edwards says he’s working with Republican and Democratic governors to promote a solution that makes health insurance more stable and affordable.

23-year-old Kenneth Gleason, who cops said could have been racially motivated, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two black men in Baton Rouge.…:

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Governor Edwards says he can’t support Senator Bill Cassidy’s legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Edwards says his primary objection is the elimination of the Medicaid expansion program, which he says has provided health insurance to 430-thousand working individuals. Cassidy says the Edwards administration’s concerns are unfounded.

U.S. Senator John Kennedy supports his fellow Louisiana lawmaker’s health care bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Kennedy says he plans to vote for U.S Senator Bill Cassidy’s measure but it can be better. He says for example, Cassidy’s legislation gives states the choice if they want to impose a work requirement.

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Criminal and civil penalties are possible in the death of 18 year old Maxwell Gruver. The coroner says Gruver had a high alcohol level in his system after an apparent hazing incident at Phi Delta Theta.  Loyola Law Professor Dane (SEA-Oh-LEAN-OH) Ciolino says there are laws that protect social hosts and bars from liability for serving alcohol to adults, but not to minors.”

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The Baton Rouge Police Department announces Kenneth Gleason is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the random deaths of two black men last week that cops had said could be racially motivated.  BRPD Interim Police Chief Jonny Dunnam said Gleason is also being charged for allegedly shooting up a black family’s home near his parents’ house…:
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No one was injured in the shooting at the home.

There could be a number of legal issues if any type of hazing related charges are pressed against fraternity members at LSU where an 18-year-old pledge died last week. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino (See-oh-lean-no) says a major grey area in a case like that of Max Gruver, is whether the hazing victim consented to some extent

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Senator John Kennedy supports Senator Bill Cassidy’s effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Healthcare Act, but he believes the legislation has some weaknesses.  Kennedy wants to put provisions in the bill to prevent Medicaid fraud.  He says currently patients do not really know how much a procedure costs and Kennedy wants to change that.

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Kennedy is also concerned about states taking money from the federal government and creating a single-payer system.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has received a grant to increase the number of child welfare workers. DCFS Secretary (MAR-KEY-TUH) Marketa Garner Walters says her staff has decreased by 600 employees over the last 10 years and this is an opportunity to address the high turnover rate…:

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