A Legislative committee discovers LSU still has not written a mandatory reporting policy requiring employees to properly report sexual misconduct cases. The discovery was made after Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle questioned LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan…

Cut 9 (13) “…policy.”

Shreveport Senator Greg Tarver is calling out LSU Baton Rouge amidst allegations that Shreveport Medical School Chancellor Dr. G.E. Ghali covered up sexual misconduct. Tarver says but the chancellor at the New Orleans has received more complaints than Ghali but was not placed on leave.

Cut 7 (12) “…different.”

Ghali was placed on leave after allegations of sexual misconduct.

A national transportation research organization says road and bridge conditions in the Bayou State are costing motorists $7.6 billion annually. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

LSU confirms the body found in the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish on Tuesday is that of missing student Kori Gauthier of Opelousas.  The 19-year-old disappeared on April 7th and her car was found on the Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge. Her uncle Spencer Gauthier posted a video on social media.

Cut 4 (10) “…circumstance.” 

Police do not believe foul play is involved in Gautier’s death.

Senator Bill Cassidy says lawmakers will present an alternative proposal to the President’s 2.2 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan. Cassidy says the bulk of Biden’s bill, isn’t infrastructure spending, it includes funding for new housing, clean water, green energy infrastructure, paid leave, elderly care, veterans’ health, and more. Cassidy calls it too unfocused.

Cut 5 (09)“…give up.”

The poor conditions of roads and bridges in Louisiana are costing motorists in the state $7.6 billion a year. That’s according to TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. Erich Ponti with Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads says each year the cost to drivers continues to increase.

Cut 11 (08) “….drivers.”

Currently, there is legislation in this session to address Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure issues.

The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation allowing victims of sexual assault to break their rental leases early. A survivor would have to provide adequate documentation to their landlord certified by a qualified third party. Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center spokesperson Maxwell Ciardullo says it must be within sixty days of the incident…

Cut 14 (07) “…begin with.”

LSU says the body found in the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish on Tuesday is that of missing student Kori Gauthier of Opelousas.  The 19-year-old disappeared on April 7th and her car was found on top of the Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge. Her uncle Spencer Gauthier posted a video on social media thanking everyone who has been praying for his family.

Cut 3 (09)  “…folks.” 

Police do not believe foul play is involved in Gautier’s death.

The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation allowing victims of sexual assault to break their rental leases early. Tigers against Sexual Assault Co-President Angelina Cantelli says the legislation, by New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman, is vital for assault survivors…

Cut 13 (10) “…flashbacks.”

The poor conditions of roads and bridges in Louisiana are costing motorists in the state $7.6 billion a year. That’s according to TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. They put a dollar figure on vehicle operating costs, traffic accidents, and congested related delays.  Erich Ponti with Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads says the state is long overdue for more funding.

Cut 10 (07) “..since 1984.”

TRIP says driving on poor roads in the state costs the average driver $667 annually in vehicle operating costs.

The 2021 Louisiana Survey finds most residents support investing in early childhood education and childcare. LSU Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says when respondents were asked about different programs such as childcare or early childhood education for low-income families…

Cut 7 (11)  “…all these.”

Crews are continuing their search today for 12 workers that were aboard a lift boat that capsized off the coast of Port Fourchon Tuesday. Stormy weather along the coast has hampered search efforts. KATC-TV reports at least four of the missing men are from Acadiana. A Slidell woman is praying for her son Chaz Morales to come home.

Senator Bill Cassidy says a counter-proposal to President Biden’s infrastructure plan is being drafted…
cut 1 (29) “…Matt Doyle”

An LSU survey of 781 adults finds about 75-percent of the respondents support more spending for early childhood education and 53-percent support raising taxes to increase spending on childcare for all families. Director of LSU’s Public Policy Research Center Doctor Michael Henderson says we’ll see if the Louisiana Legislature is willing to make the investment…
cut 9 (09) “…on this”

The national transportation research group, TRIP, says Louisiana’s poor roads are costing motorists seven point six billion dollars a year. TRIP Director of Policy and Research Rocky Moretti says that the dollar figure includes operating costs, traffic accidents and congested related delays and all of that is a factor when setting auto insurance rates…
cut 12 (06) “…part of that”
TRIP says driving on poor roads in the state costs the average driver $667 annually in vehicle operating costs

The search for the 12 missing crew members from a 129-foot lift boat that overturned off the coast of Port Fourchon enters a third day. Nineteen people were on board the Seacor Power when seven to nine-foot waves capsized the vessel. One person is confirmed dead and six people were rescued.

A national transportation research group says road and bridge conditions in the Bayou State are costing motorists $7.6 billion annually. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is not a fan of President Biden’s two-point-two trillion-dollar American Jobs Plan, because he says the legislation that started as an infrastructure spending bill doesn’t provide money for key highway projects in Louisiana…
cut 6 (06) “….infrastructure” (2x)
Cassidy says lawmakers are working on an alternative infrastructure bill.

The House Civil Law committee approves legislation that would allow victims of sexual assault to terminate their rental agreement before their lease is set to end. Supporters say allowing survivors of abuse to leave their apartment early can help them get away from their abuser and it also helps in the healing process. The measure passed unanimously, but Abita Springs Representative Larry Frieman questioned whether this legislation could expand to victims of a home invasion or other crimes…
cut 15 (10) “…Pandora’s box”
The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

Authorities confirm the body found in the Mississippi River near Reserve is that of the missing LSU student and Opelousas native Kori Gauthier. She disappeared on April 7th and her car was found on top of the Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge. Foul play is not suspected.

Legislation allowing sexual assault victims to break their rental lease early unanimously passes out of a House Committee. Matt Doyle has more…
cut 3 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Senator Bill Cassidy says lawmakers will present an alternative proposal to the President’s 2.2 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan. Cassidy says the bulk of President Biden’s bill, named the American Jobs Plan, isn’t actually infrastructure spending.
Cut 4 (10)“…country”
Cassidy says the President’s proposal has funding for new housing, clean water initiatives, green energy infrastructure, paid leave, elderly care, veterans’ health and more.

A report from the nonprofit group called TRIP has determined Louisiana’s roads cost the state’s drivers seven-point-six billion dollars a year. The Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads director Erich Ponti says each year the cost of the state’s poor roads on drivers continues to rise…
cut 11 (08) “….drivers”
The report says nearly half of the state’s roads are in poor or mediocre condition and that’s leading to higher vehicle operating costs, congestion, and more crashes.

Twelve workers from a lift boat that capsized Tuesday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico near Port Fourchon, remain missing. Stormy weather along the coast has hampered search efforts.

LSU says the body found in the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish is that of missing student Kori Gauthier of Opelousas. Police do not believe foul play is involved. Her car was parked on the Mississippi River bridge in Baton Rouge.

Senator Bill Cassidy says a counter-proposal to President Biden’s infrastructure plan is being drafted…
cut 1 (29) “…Matt Doyle”

The poor conditions of roads and bridges in Louisiana are costing motorists $7.6 billion a year. That’s according to TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. They put a dollar figure on vehicle operating costs, traffic accidents, and congested related delays. Erich Ponti with Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads says the state is long overdue for more funding.
Cut 10 (07) “..since 1984.”
There is a bill in the legislative session to raise the state’s gasoline tax, but it faces opposition.

About three out of four Louisiana residents support investing more dollars into early childhood education. That’s according to a poll done by LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab. Director Doctor Michael Henderson says 57-support raising taxes to increase spending on childcare for low-income families…
cut 8 (08) “…childhood education”

Senator Bill Cassidy says a counter-proposal to President Biden’s infrastructure plan is being drafted. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

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A national transportation research organization says road and bridge conditions in the Bayou State are costing motorists $7.6 billion annually. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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Legislation allowing sexual assault victims to break their rental lease early unanimously passes a House Committee. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 3 (31)  “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

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Senator Bill Cassidy says lawmakers will present an alternative proposal to the President’s 2.2 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan, with reports putting it somewhere in the 600 to 800 billion dollar range.

Cassidy says the bulk of Biden’s bill, named the American Jobs Plan, isn’t actually infrastructure spending.

Cut 4 (10)“…country”

Cassidy backs doubling the amount of money going towards road and bridge funding. Biden currently is calling for 115 billion in upgrades to roads and bridges. Cassidy argues that only six percent of the 2.2 trillion dollars goes towards classically defined “infrastructure.”

The AJP includes funding for new housing, clean water, green energy infrastructure, paid leave, elderly care, veterans’ health, and more. Cassidy calls it too unfocused.

Cut 5 (08)“…for it.”

The bill also includes funding for passenger rail between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Cassidy says his constituents have been calling for new infrastructure spending like an I-10 bridge in Lake Charles and an I-49 connector in Shreveport, but this bill spends money elsewhere…

Cut 6 (06) “…infrastructure.” (x2)

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The 2021 Louisiana Survey finds most residents support investing in early childhood education and childcare. LSU Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says when respondents were asked about different programs such as childcare or early childhood education for low-income families…

Cut 7 (11)  “…all these.”

When asked if they support raising taxes for early childhood education and childcare programs a majority support an increase. But Henderson says not as many as those who support an increase in spending, the number drops when raising taxes is a factor.

Cut 8 (08) “…childhood education.”

Henderson says there’s been bipartisan support among legislators to increase spending and it appears the public agrees.

Cut 9 (09) “…on this.”

The Louisiana Survey polled 781 adult residents from January 4^th to March 1^st.

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The poor conditions of roads and bridges in Louisiana are costing motorists in the state $7.6 billion a year. That’s according to TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. They put a dollar figure on vehicle operating costs, traffic accidents, and congested related delays.  Erich Ponti with Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads says the state is long overdue for more funding.

Cut 10 (07) “..since 1984.”

Legislation has been filed in the current session to increase funding for transportation infrastructure which includes repairs for current roads and bridges and future projects. Ponti says each year the cost to drivers continues to increase.

Cut 11 (08) “….drivers.”

Some question if auto insurance rates are affected by the poor conditions of roads and bridges in the state. TRIP Director of Policy and Research Rocky Moretti says it’s a factor when setting rates.

Cut 12 (06) “…part of that.”

TRIP says driving on poor roads in the state costs the average driver $667 annually in vehicle operating costs.

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The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation allowing victims of sexual assault to break their rental leases early.

Tigers against Sexual Assault Co-President Angelina Cantelli says the legislation, by New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman, is vital for assault survivors…

Cut 13 (10) “…flashbacks.”

There currently is a law allowing early termination but only in the case of domestic violence incidents. The definition of sexual assault in this bill includes acts of obscenity, abuse, and voyeurism.

A survivor would have to provide adequate documentation to their landlord certified by a qualified third party. Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center spokesperson Maxwell Ciardullo says it must be within sixty days of the incident…

Cut 14 (07) “…begin with.”

Those experts are defined as a healthcare provider that conducted a forensic exam, clinical social worker, investigating law enforcement, prosecuting attorney, or director of a sexual assault center.

Abita Springs Representative Larry Freiman (free-man) asks what about lessees who had home invasions, or were victims of other crimes…

Cut 15 (10)“…Pandora’s box.”

If the sexual assault did not occur on the leased premises, then the lessee shall give a declaration of why continuing to reside in the leased premises may pose a threat to the victim’s safety.

Under the bill, if the offender is named as a lessee at the property the landlord is entitled to immediate eviction upon presenting a court with the victim’s documentation.

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Grambling State and Southern will do battle in the Bayou Classic on Saturday.  While no band and only limited fans are allowed to attend the game, Grambling head coach Broderick Fobbs says this will still be a big-time game.

Cut 16 (12) “…looking forward to it.”

This game usually takes place in New Orleans but because of Covid restrictions in the Big Easy, the game will occur in Shreveport.  Coach Fobbs believes that having the game closer to home won’t necessarily give them an advantage.

Cut 17 (13) “…positive.”

While preparing for Southern, coach Fobbs says a few things stood out to him that makes this a difficult matchup.

Cut  18 (17)”…want to do.” 

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The LSU baseball team looks to build on last weekend’s series victory over Kentucky when they host 10th ranked South Carolina for a three-game series starting tonight, The Gamecocks, who are 22 and 9 overall and 8-and-4 in the SEC. U-S-C also has the third-best team ERA in the SEC. Coach Paul Mainieri says the Gamecocks pitching staff is loaded with power arms.

Cut 19 (20) “…strikeouts an inning.” 

LSU has the second-worst batting average in SEC games at .237, but the bats showed signed of life in the series win over the Wildcats. Catcher Hayden Travinski from Shreveport on the players’ mindset at the plate…

Cut 20 (12) “…about it.”