During his weekly media conference, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy was asked his feelings on the multicount indictment against former President Donald Trump. Cassidy says it’s clear to see the actions against Trump have been politically motivated…:

Cut 12   (08)        “…above the law.”

Trump faces more than three dozen federal charges related to his retention of classified documents at his home in Florida.

Lawmakers approve $44-million in new funding for the Child Care Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to low-income families statewide. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Director Libbie Sonnier says that level of funding is good, but it could be a lot better…:

CUT 05(13)      “…when they’re young.”

She hopes they can get more funding in the future.

Frozen fruit sold at Walmart stores in Louisiana has been recalled because of the potential risk of Hepatitis A contamination. The FDA says look out for the Great Value brand and buy with caution, while the potentially bad product is removed from the shelves.

Entergy has applied for $220-million in grant funds to improve the state’s power grid. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Entergy has applied for $220 million in federal grants to improve the power grid in Louisiana. The grants are funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. PSC Commissioner Devante Lewis…

Cut 10 (11) “…these applications.”

If approved, Entergy will be able to make upgrades and not pass the cost onto consumers.

Governor Edwards has signed legislation to mandate 15 minutes of recess for K-5 public school students. The law allows recess not to be counted toward the minimum of 360 instructional minutes required each school day. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley believes fear of extending the school day cut recess in schools.

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Brumley says recess is beneficial for a child’s social and emotional health.

Lawmakers approve $44 million in new funding for the Child Care Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to low-income families statewide. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Director Libbie Sonnier says while they are thankful for the funding, they hope for more in the future.

Cut 4 (09)  “…the state.” 

Thousands of Tigers fans will flock to Omaha as the Bayou Bengals are in the College World Series for the first time since 2017. Executive Director of Visit Omaha Deborah Ward says there’s plenty for fans to do besides the game.

Cut 13 (12) “…going strong.”  

LSU is scheduled to play Tennessee on Saturday

Entergy has applied for federal grants to improve its power grid in Louisiana.   If secured the funds would be aimed at reducing extreme weather impacts and help speed up restoration and recovery efforts after major storm events. PSC Commissioner Devante Lewis says he wrote a letter of support for the application.

Cut 9 (09) “…the project.”

Lewis says grant recipients are expected to be announced later this year.

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed legislation to mandate 15 minutes of recess for public school students K-5. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says recess is beneficial for a child’s social and emotional health.

Cut 6 (12)  “…kids play” 

Nearly every prisoner on Louisiana’s death row is asking Governor John Bel Edwards to commute their death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Lawmakers approve $44 million in new funding for the Child Care Assistance Program, a state-funded program that provides financial assistance to low-income families. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Director Libbie Sonnier says this investment will help thousands of people across the state.

Cut 3 (13) “…to childcare.”

The state relied on COVID relief money to keep the project afloat.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and House & Senate insurance committee leaders are holding a press conference this morning to address the package of bills aimed at fixing an ailing home insurance market. Donelon tells LRN one bill he’s glad to see pass will offer homeowners financial help with hardening roofs…:

Cut 7 (10) “…ten thousand dollars.”
51 of Louisiana’s 57 death row inmates filed clemency applications with the Louisiana Board of Pardons in the hopes Governor Edwards will commute their death sentence to a life sentence. Edwards has made it known he opposes the death penalty. Cecelia Kappel, director of the Capital Appeals Project, represents many of the death row prisoners who filed the request…

Cut 12 (07)    “…for clemency.” 
2010 was the last time Louisiana executed a death row inmate.

Tiger fans in Nebraska will notice a few changes in the College World Series from their last appearance in 2017. Director of Visit Omaha Deborah Ward…

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The Bayou Bengals will play the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday. This is the 19^th time the Tigers have played in the College World Series.

51 Louisiana death row prisoners file clemency petitions in the hopes Governor John Bel Edwards and the Board of Pardons will commute their death sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Louisiana Capital Appeals Project director Cecelia Kappel is an attorney for several of the inmates who have filed clemency applications
Cut 10 (09) “…on them.”
Earlier this year, Governor Edwards announced his opposition to the death penalty.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is meeting with the press at this hour discussing legislation approved in the recently completed legislative session. Donelon says lawmakers approved more money for fund to attract more insurance providers to offer homeowners coverage…
cut 8 (10) “…their homes”
Donelon says next month they’ll begin a grant program that will allow homeowners to receive financial assistance to fortify their roofs from strong storms.

Among the bills passed last week, was a measure to give a $500 tax break to Louisiana gun owners for purchases of safes, locks, and other gun storage devices. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry says her legislation mirrors a law passed in Virginia.
Cut 24 (12) “…as well.”
Gun owners should keep receipts of purchases to receive a tax credit through the Department of Revenue.

Thousands of LSU fans are heading to Omaha later this week to see the Tigers play in the College World Series. Executive Director of Visit Omaha Deborah Ward says Omaha will be the baseball capitol of the world….
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LSU’s first game is Saturday night against Tennessee.

Nearly every prisoner on Louisiana’s death row is asking Governor John Bel Edwards to commute their death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

A 28-year-old woman and her mother have been arrested for using fraudulent paperwork and birth certificate to enroll in Hahnville High School. School Administration was tipped off that the female student was in her 20’s. The mother and daughter were charged with one count each of injuring public records.

The National Security Agency (NSA) selects LSU as the first university in the country to create and pilot and cybersecurity clinic to help Louisiana small businesses. LSU Economic Development Director Greg Trahan (TRAH-Hahn) says it will be offered through the LSU Ourso College of Business, the LSU Center for Computation & Technology, the College of Engineering, and the Small Business & Development Center at LSU…:

Cut 5 (13)   “…point of entry.”

Trahan says work will begin right away to implement the clinics and they hope to have them up and running within 12 months.

Thousands of Tigers fans will flock to Omaha for the College World Series as the Bayou Bengals are in the C-W-S for the first time since 2017. Executive Director of Visit Omaha Deborah Ward says there’s plenty to do besides the game.

Cut 13 (12) “…going strong.”  

Eight teams including LSU will compete in Omaha, which gets underway Friday and runs through June 26.

51 of Louisiana’s 57 death row inmates have filed applications seeking clemency. Their goal is for Governor John Bel Edwards to turn their death sentence to a sentence of life in prison. Louisiana Capital Appeals project director Ceclia Kappel says 39 of the inmates have been diagnosed with serious mental illness and or brain damage…
cut 11 (09) “….pardon board”
Governor John Bel Edwards announced his opposition to the death penalty earlier this year.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and House & Senate insurance committee leaders hold a press conference today to talk about the package of bills aimed at fixing an ailing home insurance market. Donelon tells LRN one bill he’s glad to see pass will offer homeowners financial help with hardening roofs…:
Cut 7 (10) “…ten thousand dollars.”

Louisiana’s largest military base has a new name. Fort Polk is now Fort Johnson. The Army base in Vernon Parish is named after World War I hero Sgt. William Henry Johnson, a Black U.S. soldier who fought with French forces against Germany. Brigadier General David Gardner says Sgt. Johnson embodies the warrior spirit.
Cut 30 (09) “…every day.”
Johnson died in 1929 and was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart in 1996.

The National Security Agency awards a one-point-five million dollar grant to establish an LSU Cybersecurity Clinic to help small businesses prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks. LSU Economic Development director Greg Trahan says work will begin right away….
cut 6 (12) “….go to class”

51 of Louisiana’s 57 death row inmates filed clemency applications with the Louisiana Board of Pardons in the hopes Governor John Bel Edwards will commute their death sentence to a life sentence. Edwards has made it known he opposes the death penalty. Cecelia Kappel, director of the Capital Appeals Project, represents many of the death row prisoners who filed the request….
cut 12 (07) “…for clemency”
2010 was the last time Louisiana executed a death row inmate.

The National Security Agency (NSA) selects LSU as the first university in the country to create a cybersecurity clinic to help protect Louisiana small businesses from cyberattacks. LSU Economic Development director Greg Trahan (TRAH-hahn) says LSU was chosen among more than 400 eligible institutions…:
Cut 4 (13) “…point of entry.’”
The clinic will engage 45 LSU students starting in the spring of 2024.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon seems pleased, overall, with the insurance reforms passed by the Legislature this year…
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

A 28-year-old woman is facing charges after she used a fraudulent passport and birth certificate to claim she was 17-years old, which allowed her to enroll as a student at Hahnville High School in St. Charles Parish. Martha Jessenia Gutierrez-Serrano and her 46-year-old mother were arrested for injuring public records.

51 Louisiana death row prisoners file clemency petitions in the hopes Governor John Bel Edwards and the Board of Pardons will commute their death sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Louisiana Capital Appeals Project director Cecelia Kappel is an attorney for several of the inmates who have filed clemency applications
Cut 10 (09) “…on them.”
Earlier this year, Governor Edwards announced his opposition to the death penalty.

There was a desire heading into the legislative session to improve the state’s ailing property insurance market. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says legislation was approved that should help property owner…
cut 9 (08) “…residential claims”
Donelon will hold a press conference this morning at 10:30 to discuss the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program, which will provide grants to homeowners to strengthen the roof of their home.

The LSU Baseball team leaves for Omaha this morning and fans are also gearing up for the team’s first trip to the College World Series since 2017….
cut 3 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

It will be hot today….highs will reach the mid to upper 90s in central Louisiana and southeast Louisiana is under a heat advisory as heat indicies could reach 110 degrees.