A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report reveals $112 million was paid for Medicaid coverage for individuals who live out-of-state. Data Analytic Manager Chris Magee says the payments were made to the insurance companies that provide managed care. During the pandemic the federal government would not allow states to end coverage, however, living out-of-state was an allowable reason.

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The audit covered the time period of 2016 to February of this year.

Summer wildfires that began August 14^th in Sabine Parish are still contained but crews are still keeping an eye on fire lines. Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Scott Gowen says fires have charred acres of land across the parish…

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So far, no fatalities.

Changes could be coming again to the structure of the high school football playoffs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The high school football season begins next week and it’s unclear what the playoff brackets will look like in November. A Baton Rouge judge has ruled the LHSAA can’t use the current definition that determines a “select” school. Plaintiffs’ attorney Brian Blackwell says the LHSAA will likely need to call a special meeting so high school principals can make that determination…

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Last year, the LHSAA Executive Committee changed the definition of a “select” school which resulted in dozens of traditional public schools switching from non-select to select and competing against private schools in the playoffs. Blackwell says high school principals never had a chance to vote on this major change to the LHSAA’s constitution…

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Baker Mayfield the starting quarterback for the 2023 season over former Florida Gators Kyle Trask. The Saints play the Bucs for their week 4 and week 17 matchups.

Former LSU Sprinter Sha’carri Richardson won gold in Budapest, Hungary in the 100 meter dash world championship. She was with LSU in 2019 before turning professional.

The Associated Press released their all American roster and linebacker Harold Perkins was among the few that were selected for the first team. Defensive lineman Mehki Wingo and wide receiver Malik Nabors were named apart of the AP All-american second team.

LSU baseball has set their staff and roster set for the 2024 season. The team is coming off another national championship, and Coach Jay Johnson has assembled a new staff after much of them moved on for better opportunities. Johnson says that even though that many off seasons have required a search for new coaches, it actually improves the team.

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The Saints return to practice after their Preseason Week 2 win in preparation for the Houston Texans on Sunday.

A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report reveals more than $100 million was paid for Medicaid coverage for individuals who don’t even live in the Bayou State. Data Analytic Manager Chris Magee says the payments were made to the insurance companies that provide managed care for Medicaid recipients.

Cut 3 (12) “…out of state.”

Magee says the Louisiana Department of Health cites COVID as one reason for the oversite.

AAA recommends Louisiana residents review their insurance policies to make sure they have the right coverage during hurricane season. Spokesperson Don Redman says policyholders should go over the type of insurance they purchased.

Cut 7 (09) “…carried separately.”

Redmans says it is important to get flood insurance and take photos or video inventory of all items.

Gretna Representative Joe Marino resigned from his legislative post-Monday to begin a new chapter as an Ad Hoc Judge for the 24 Judicial District. Marino admits he was under the misconception that it was a part-time gig but quickly found out it’s a full-time job.

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Marino was elected to the legislature in 2016 and authored legislation to raise the pay for lawmakers but that bill failed to receive passage.

Recent estimates by LSU AG Center experts find record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions are likely to lead to $135 million to $290 million in economic loss of cattle and crops. LSU AG Center Economist Kurt Guidry says beef cattle producers are forced to reduce their herd and it remains to be seen if this will impact consumers at the supermarket…

Cut 15 (12) “…lower prices.”

The full effect of the drought on cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane will not be known until after harvest.

Republican Scott McKnight is raffling off tickets if you donate to his campaign for treasurer. McKnight says your name is entered into the raffle with each donation and these are not your average seats…

Cut 5 (07) “… sitting in.”

You can find more information about the raffle at mcknightforla.com or on his social media. The winner will be announced on September 30^th

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports the state Department of Health spent 112-million dollars on Medicaid coverage for nearly 14-thousand adults who did not live in Louisiana. The payments were made from September 2016 to February of this year. State Health Secretary Stephen Russo says it was hard for L-D-H to remove people from the Medicaid rolls during the COVID pandemic because the feds changed the rules to ensure continued coverage for low-income residents.

As hurricane activity increases in the Gulf of Mexico, AAA urges Louisiana residents to go over their home and auto insurance policies before a storm hits. When dealing with flood insurance for your vehicle, Spokesperson Don Redman says the type of coverage is important when it comes to the right protection.

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LSU AG Center experts are forecasting $135 million to $290 million in economic loss of cattle and crops due to record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions. LSU AG Center Economist Kurt Guidry says cattle producers are struggling to feed cattle with 3 acres of land…

Cut 13 (12) “…affords availability.”

Guidry says the full effect of the drought on crops like cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane will not be known until after harvest.

Candidate for state treasurer Republican Scott McKnight is raffling floor seats to the Taylor Swift concert if you donate to his campaign. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Entergy officials announce they will suspend disconnects for late or missed payments during the governor’s heat state of emergency through September 9. Entergy will continue to monitor weather updates to determine if an additional suspension period is necessary.

AAA encourages Louisiana residents to check their home and auto insurance policies as we reach the peak of hurricane season. Spokesperson Don Redman says now is the time for customers to review the type of coverage they purchased.

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Because homeowners policies in Louisiana do not provide coverage for damage due to floods, Redman says it is important to look into getting a separate flood insurance policy.

Gretna Representative Joe Marino officially resigned Monday from his legislative post to begin his appointment as an Ad Hoc Judge for the 24 Judicial District. Marino says his first term in office was the same year Governor John Bel Edwards submitted his criminal justice reform legislation.

Cut 11 (10) “…my term.”

Marino also ended his legislative career as Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee.

How are cattle producers handling this heat with their livestock? LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry says reduced hay production caused by lack of rain is expected to cost cattle raisers $62 to $108 million. Guidry says producers are reducing their herd size as a result…
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As a way to help generate interest in his campaign and the race for State Treasurer, Republican candidate Scott McKnight, is raffling off two tickets to next year’s Taylor Swift concert in New Orleans. McKnight says in order to win two floor seats, you have to donate three-dollar to his campaign…
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Democrat Dustin Granger and Republican John Fleming are the other two candidates in the race.

The lone Independent in the Louisiana Legislature Joe Marino has submitted his resignation and will serve as an Ad Hoc Judge in Jefferson Parish. Brooke Thorington looks back on his legislative career.
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Nine schools from Rapides Parish and the Monroe area won a court battle with the LHSAA as a Baton Rouge judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the association’s playoff format that it put in place last year. The big issue is the definition of a select school as the LHSAA changed that definition last year, which moved dozens of schools considered public, to the select side of the playoff bracket, where they competed against private schools. What this means for the playoff format this year is unknown.

Most of the state remains under a red flag warning, which means conditions are in place for wildfires to quickly spread. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser ordered the evacuation of Bogue Chitto State Park in Washington Parish as a result of a wildfire three miles from the park. The 30 park guests were offered to relocate to nearby state parks.

An LSU AgCenter economist is forecasting a loss of $135 million to $290 million dollars for Louisiana cattle and crop producers due to excessive heat and drought. Teiko Foxx reports livestock producers are downsizing their cattle herd…
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If you missed out on getting Taylor Swift concert tickets for her three shows in New Orleans next year, Republican Scott McKnight is raffling off tickets if you donate to his campaign for state treasurer. McKnight says after all the hoopla over the concert he opted to use it as a way to drive Swifities to his campaign.
Cut 4 (09) “…the concert.”
For each $3 donation, your name is entered into a raffle and the winner will be announced September 30th.

The lone Independent in the Louisiana Legislature has submitted his resignation. Joe Marino has accepted an appointment to be an interim state district judge in Jefferson Parish. Marino served in the Louisiana House since 2016 and he’s proud of his legislation that attempts to help young students with dyslexia…
cut 12 (07) “…..team effort”

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports the state department of health spent 112-million dollars on Medicaid coverage for nearly 14-thousand adults who did not live in Louisiana. The payments were made from September 2016 to February of this year. State Health Secretary Stephen Russo says it was hard for L-D-H to remove people from the Medicaid rolls during the COVID pandemic, because the feds changed the rules to ensure continued coverage for low-income residents.

To bring attention to his state treasurer campaign and raise funds, Republican Scott McKnight is raffling Taylor Swift concert tickets…
Cut 1 (29) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Gretna Representative Joe Marino officially resigned Monday from his legislative post to begin his appointment as an Ad Hoc Judge in Jefferson Parish. The Independent, who was elected to the legislature in 2016 admits he was under the misconception that it was a part-time gig but quickly found out it’s a full-time job.
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Earlier this year, Marino authored a bill to give lawmakers a pay raise, but the bill failed to make it to the House floor.

We are entering peak hurricane season as the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three named storms. Don Redman with AAA says if you don’t have flood insurance now is the time to get it, also review your current homeowner and flood insurance policies and take inventory of what’s in your home…
cut 8 (10) “…everything”

To bring attention to his state treasurer campaign and raise funds, Republican Scott McKnight is raffling Taylor Swift concert tickets. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (29)  “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Gretna Representative Joe Marino begins his next chapter serving as an Ad Hoc Judge for the 24^th Judicial District. Brooke Thorington has more as he looks back on his legislative career.

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Estimates from LSU AG professionals show a loss of $135 million to $290 million dollars for Louisiana cattle and crop producers due to excessive heat and drought. Teiko Foxx has more…

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If you missed out on getting Taylor Swift tickets, Republican Scott McKnight is raffling off tickets if you donate to his campaign for treasurer. McKnight says after all the hoopla over the concert he opted to use it as a way to drive Swift fans to his campaign.

Cut 4 (09) “…the concert.”

For each $3 donation, your name is entered into the raffle and McKnight says these aren’t just any tickets…

Cut 5 (07) “… sitting in.”

You can find more information about the raffle at mcknightforla.com or on his social media.  McKnight hopes it will bring more attention to the race and why he’s running for office.

Cut 6 (08) “…in before.”

The winner will be announced on September 30^th which is also the first day of early voting for the October 14^th primary. The tickets are for the Friday, October 25th show at the Superdome.

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As we enter the peak of hurricane season, AAA encourages Louisianans to review home and auto insurance policies before a storm hits. Spokesperson Don Redman says now is the time for policyholders to update and review the type of coverage they purchased.

Cut 7 (09) “…carried separately.”

The average U-S flood insurance policy runs around $707 per year, but your annual premium will depend on where you live and the level of coverage you choose. Because homeowners policies in Louisiana do not provide coverage for damage due to floods, Redman says it is important to look into getting a separate flood insurance policy. He urges Louisianans to take photos or video inventory of all items in each room.

Cut 8 (10) “…verify everything.”

When dealing with flood insurance for your vehicle, Redman says the type of coverage is important when it comes to the right protection. He says liability coverage will not be enough to cover flood damage.

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Gretna Representative Joe Marino officially resigned Monday from his legislative post to begin his appointment as an Ad Hoc Judge for the 24 Judicial District. The Independent, who was elected to the legislature in 2016 admits he was under the misconception that it was a part-time gig but quickly found out it’s a full-time job.

Cut 10 (08) “…up with.”

He says there were approximately 900 bills filed in the last session, which was a fiscal session and typically smaller than other sessions.

Marino says his first term in office was the same year Governor John Bel Edwards submitted his criminal justice reform legislation.

Cut 11 (10) “…my term.”

Marino also ended his legislative career as Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee.

Looking back on his public service as a lawmaker, Marino says he’s most proud of his work with Criminal Justice Reform to add more rehabilitative services to the program and also his work with Dr. Laura Cassidy on how dyslexia is diagnosed, and accommodations are made for students.

Cut 12 (07) “…team effort.”

Marino also authored legislation to raise the pay for lawmakers that hasn’t been changed in more than four decades. That bill failed to receive passage.

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Recent estimates by LSU AG Center experts find record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions are likely to lead to $135 million to $290 million in economic loss of cattle and crops. LSU AG Center Economist Kurt Guidry says beef cattle is getting hit on several fronts with only two and a half to three acres to feed cattle…

Cut 13 (12) “…affords availability.”

Reduced hay production caused by lack of rain is expected to cost cattle raisers $62 million to $108 million dollars. Guidry says this leads to future losses in revenue in coming years. He says producers have faced a 10 percent to 30 percent reduction in permanent herds due to available forage…

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Guidry says it remains to be seen if this will impact consumers at the supermarket…

Cut 15 (12) “…lower prices.”

The full effect of the drought on cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane will not be known until after harvest.

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Only two months after LSU baseball won the national championship, the team is hard at work to build another winning roster. They are losing out on some of their staff from the championship year, but Coach Jay Johnson thinks that it will improve the team’s future success.

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One of the best recruits that is joining the Tigers is left-handed pitcher Cameron Johnson. He was ranked by the perfect game as the No. 2 left-handed pitcher and No. 11 overall prospect. New pitching coach Nate Yeskie says that Johnson has already put in the work off the field.

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The new members joining the team are going to fill in for the players that graduated or left for the draft, and Johnson says where those players came from.

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