Louisiana’s version of the fetal heartbeat abortion ban bill has cleared another legislative hurdle. The measure heads to the full House for final legislative passage. Opelousas Representative Dustin Miller says if legislators vote for this pro-life measure, they should also support legislation that guarantees a child quality health care and education

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The governor is expected to sign this measure, but it will not go into effect, unless Mississippi wins a legal fight over their own fetal heartbeat abortion ban bill.
President Trump announced on his visit to Louisiana yesterday that a new I-10 bridge was coming to the Lake Charles area if he is reelected.  DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the bridge is of great importance to more than just to those who live in the surrounding communities.

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It’s estimated that up to 75,000 cars a day travel across the bridge.

Duke legend Zion Williamson is almost certainly set to be a Pelican after the franchise lucked into the first pick in the NBA draft lottery last night. Matt Doyle has the story…

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ESPN announces the highly-anticipated non-conference contest between LSU and Texas on the gridiron will kick off at 6:30 on Saturday, September seventh in Austin. ABC will televise the game as part of the network’s Saturday Night Football package.

The Pelicans are back in a big way after landing the first pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, which is almost guaranteed to be Duke phenom, Zion Williamson, the most hyped college prospect in nearly two decades. Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says it’s impossible to overstate how big a deal it is for New Orleans basketball…
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The news inspired 2,500 new season ticket sales for the team last night.
Louisiana’s version of the fetal heartbeat abortion ban bill has cleared another legislative hurdle. The House Health committee voted for the Senate approved measure that seeks to ban abortions when a heartbeat is detectable. The bill’s author is Shreveport Senator John Milkovich.
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation broke ground on the I-20/I-220 Barksdale Air Force Base Interchange project in Bossier City today. Governor John Bel Edwards was on hand for the event and says the $72 million comes out of necessity with a bigger and stronger economy.
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Edwards says since January 2016, the state has invested over $2.2 billion in transportation around the state.
President Trump announced on his visit to Louisiana yesterday that a new I-10 bridge was coming to the Lake Charles area if he is reelected. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the bridge is actually older than the interstate system itself…
Cut 13 (09) “…very steep structure.”

The Pelicans land the first pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, which is almost guaranteed to be Duke phenom, Zion Williamson, the most hyped college prospect in nearly two decades.  Zion gives the franchise a clear future, but GM David Griffin has to sort out a messy present with reports circulating that star forward Anthony Davis still wants off the team.  Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says that issue just got a lot easier to fix with key potential trade partners grabbing good picks…
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The draft will be held June 20th.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation broke ground on the I-20/I-220 Barksdale Air Force Base Interchange project in Bossier City today. Governor John Bel Edwards says this project means enhanced security for deliveries onto the base, congestion relief for several other access points and an entrance that is not contingent upon crossing a railroad track.  Cut 11 (08)“…of their operations.”

President Trump announced on his visit to Louisiana yesterday that a new I-10 bridge was coming to the Lake Charles area if he is reelected.  DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the President’s commitment for such a large project came as a surprise.

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Wilson says the bridge is actually older than the interstate system itself and that the state has been working toward getting a new bridge project moved along for quite some time.

Louisiana’s version of the fetal heartbeat abortion ban bill has cleared another legislative hurdle. No one on the House Health and Welfare Committee objected to the measure. But Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson says if lawmakers support this bill, they should also support a measure to abolish the death penalty…

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The city of New Orleans is celebrating after the Pels landed the first pick in the NBA Draft, which is almost guaranteed to be Zion Williamson, the best prospect since LeBron James. At Duke Williamson stunned college basketball last season as a human highlight reel with multiple dunks a game. Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says Zion combines jaw dropping athleticism with a motor that just doesn’t stop.
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation broke ground on the I-20/I-220 Barksdale Air Force Base Interchange project in Bossier City today. Governor Edwards says since January 2016 they’ve invested 239 million in north Louisiana transportation projects…
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A proposal to ban abortions in Louisiana when a fetal heartbeat is detected is one step away from final legislative passage. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The Pelicans are back in a big way after landing the first pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, which is almost guaranteed to be Duke phenom, Zion Williamson, the most hyped college prospect in nearly two decades.
Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says it’s impossible to overstate how big a deal it is for New Orleans basketball…
Cut 3 (12) “…overall.”
The Pels only had a six percent chance to win the first pick.
Louisiana’s version of the fetal heartbeat abortion ban bill has cleared another legislative hurdle. The House Health committee voted for the Senate approved measure that seeks to ban abortions when a heartbeat is detectable. The bill’s author is Shreveport Senator John Milkovich
Cut 6 (12) “…be killed.”
The Louisiana Department of Transportation broke ground on the I-20/I-220 Barksdale Air Force Base Interchange project in Bossier City today. Governor John Bel Edwards was on hand for the event and says the $72 million comes out of necessity with a bigger and stronger economy.
Cut 9 (07) “…our economy forward.”
Edwards says since January 2016, the state has invested over $2.2 billion in transportation around the state.
A bill setting the minimum age for marriage in Louisiana to 18 cleared a Senate committee.The proposal passed without objection, but concerns were raised by Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau about the bill blocking two 17-year-olds from getting married in the event that there’s an unplanned pregnancy…
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A bill allowing medical marijuana patients access to an inhale-able version of the drug heads to the Senate after passing the House. Matt Doyle has more.

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The New Orleans Pelicans have won the NBA draft lottery and will receive the first draft pick.  In the hours since the news broke, over 2500 season tickets have been sold for the upcoming season.  Duke Forward Zion Williamson is widely considered the most promising prospect to enter the NBA draft since Lebron James.

A bill setting the minimum age for marriage in Louisiana to 18 cleared a Senate committee.  Tigers Against Trafficking Vice President Claire Stagg says a nonprofit called Unchained At Last documented cases of children being married to adults in rural areas of the state, with their parents permission. She says that’s unacceptable.

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The bill heads to the Senate floor.

Today marks the deadline for Louisiana taxpayers to file their 2018 state income tax return.   If a taxpayer needs more time to prepare and file the paper work, Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says an extension needs to be filed today. Henderson adds so far this year has been a smooth tax filing season with no major issues.

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Legislation allowing medical marijuana patients to use an inhaler to get the therapeutic cannabis in their system passes on a 73-3 vote in the House and is headed to the Senate. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says his bill does not legalize smoking medical marijuana for those who get a prescription…
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Doctors say inhaling medical marijuana allows patients to get quicker relief from their symptoms.

18 would be the minimum age to get married under legislation heading to the Senate floor after getting committee approval. But Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau says he’s not sure if 18 is the right number…
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More discussion is expected on the Senate floor.

Republican Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has picked up another challenger for this fall’s election. New Orleans flower and vegetable farmer Margee Green says Strain has put up red tape to slow down the state’s effort medical marijuana program and that hurts the ag industry…
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Strain has said he’s following state law when it comes to the testing requirements for medical marijuana produced in Louisiana.

Today is tax day in Louisiana as taxpayers have until the end of today to file their state income tax returns. Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says if you need more time, you can file for an extension on the department’s website, but that only gives you more time to file…
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It’s been a rough year in sports for Louisiana with the no call in the NFC Championship game, the drama surrounding Anthony Davis, the Will Wade FBI wire tap scandal, so the state was due for some good luck. And they got it last night with the Pelicans winning the NBA Draft Lottery, which gives them the right to draft Duke superstar Zion Williamson next month.

If you have yet to file your 2018 state income tax return, your time is running out….
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The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would allow medical marijuana patients to use an inhaler to deliver the therapeutic cannabis into their system. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says the proposal would also allow doctors who live out of state to prescribe medical marijuana to Louisiana patients…
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The measure faces more discussion in the Senate.

New Orleans vegetable and flower farmer Margee Green announces she will run against Republican Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain this fall. The Democrat says she wants to do more to help small and midsize farmers, advance the state’s medical marijuana program and she’s also concerned about the environment…
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Natchitoches Parish farmer Charlie Greer is another Democrat running against Strain.