Governor Landry is touting the six auto insurance reform bills that he signed into law earlier this week. Landry estimates that the package of reform bills will ultimately save drivers about ten-percent on their auto insurance premiums. Landry said the Department of Insurance made a series of requests in its report to the legislature back in 2020; and this year, the legislature acted on them.

Cut 4 (09) “…on their promises.”

The one bill that Landry signed that was the most contentious was the one that gives the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. It’s a bill that the current insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, opposed. He says with that bill, Louisiana will no longer be a stable, predictable rating regulatory environment.

Cut 6 (10) “…in other states.”

There are still two weeks lefts in the legislative session and both Landry and Temple are hoping a medical transparency bill receives final legislative approval.

A disturbing discovery in Shreveport, as a deceased infant’s body was found mixed in with linens at a cleaning facility. The ALSCO Uniforms employee who discovered the body initially believed it to be a doll, and the company was able to determine that the body came from a funeral home in Dallas. Shreveport Police Corporal Christopher Bordelon says investigators are looking into how the baby’s body ended up in Shreveport.

Cut 14 (13) “…to be cremated.”

Bordelon’s says the baby’s parents are not suspected to be involved in this bizarre story.

It’s the weekend LSU baseball fans and the team have been waiting for since the season started in February. The Tigers open NCAA Regional play by hosting Little Rock at 2 p-m. Coach Jay Johnson says his guys are ready to go.

Cut 17 (08)  “…with our team.”

The governor is touting the insurance reform bills he signed this week, while the insurance commissioner is blasting one of them. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A bill requiring age verification and parental approval for minors to download apps heads to the Senate. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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NCAA Regional time has arrived for the LSU baseball team. Colleen Crain reports fans are excited, and so is the team.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Governor Landry is touting the six auto insurance reform bills that he signed into law earlier this week. Landry estimates that the package of reform bills will ultimately save drivers at least ten-percent on their auto insurance premiums. Landry said the Department of Insurance made a series of requests in its report to the legislature back in 2020; and this year, the legislature acted on them.

Cut 4 (09) “…on their promises.”

Landry also touted the tort reform bills that he signed, saying it will reduce frivolous lawsuits and improve the litigation environment in Louisiana.

Cut 5 (12) “…to the citizens.”

The one bill that Landry signed that was the most contentious was the one that gives the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. It’s a bill that the current insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, opposed. He says with that bill, Louisiana will no longer be a stable, predictable rating regulatory environment.

Cut 6 (10) “…in other states.”

Temple says if insurance rates don’t come down by the ten-percent Governor Landry said they will, Landry will point the finger at him.

Cut 7 (10) “…sooner than that.”

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A bill heads to the Senate that would require age verification and parental approval for minors to download apps. Originally, Mandeville Representative Kim Carver’s bill focused on app stores like Apple’s App Store and Google Play; however, the bill was expanded to include app developers after an amendment was added during discussion in the Senate Commerce Committee…

Cut 8 (13) “…chunk on that.”

Meta supports the original bill, arguing it helps parents manage their children’s app use and supports safe, age-appropriate digital experiences. Google, however, opposes the legislation, citing privacy concerns and claiming it would require invasive ID checks. Carver says Apple CEO Tim Cook also voiced opposition in regards to a similar Texas law.

Cut 9 (08)  “…not to sign it.”

Jason Saine (“sane”) with Netchoice, who opposes the bill, says while his company shares Carver’s goal to protect minors, the bill is deeply flawed and would likely undermine privacy, fail to effectively protect minors and violate Louisianans’ First Amendment rights…

Cut 10 (13) “…face of these rights.”

If passed, HB570 would take effect in July 2026.

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Senate Education approves a TOPS bill that creates a new excellence level scholarship for students who score a 31 or higher on their ACT.  Ruston Representative Chris Turner says this will hopefully keep students in the state.

Cut 11 (07) “…been offered that.”

Turner says the bill also allows some medical and dental school students to qualify.

Cut 12 (08) “…pay it back.”

The excellence level increases the scholarship award amounts for Louisiana students, including a new Excellence award of 12-thousand dollars for high-achieving students.

Cut 13 (04)  “…residence in Louisiana.”

The bill has been approved by the House; and it now goes to Senate Finance, because it will cost the state millions of dollars more next fiscal year.

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A disturbing discovery in Shreveport, as a deceased infant’s body was found mixed in with linens at a cleaning facility. The ALSCO Uniforms employee who discovered the body initially believed it to be a doll, and the company was able to determine that the body came from a funeral home in Dallas. Shreveport Police Corporal Christopher Bordelon says investigators are looking into how the baby’s body ended up in Shreveport.

Cut 14 (13) “…to be cremated.”

Corporal Bordelon says there’s no suspicion surrounding the baby’s death.

Cut 15 (07) “…been natural causes.”

Bordelon says the baby’s parents have never been accused of any wrongdoing.

Cut 16 (12) “…the funeral home.”

The baby’s body is now in the custody of the Caddo Parish Coroner, and the Texas Funeral Service Commission has been notified.

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It’s the weekend LSU baseball fans and the team have been waiting for since the season started in February. The Tigers open up NCAA Regional play by hosting Little Rock at 2 p-m. It will be LSU’s first game since last Saturday’s loss to Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament. Coach Jay Johnson says his guys are ready to go.

Cut 17 (08)  “…with our team.”

LSU went 30-and-5 at home this season. Johnson says playing at home is a real advantage.

Cut 18 (13)  “…advantage of that.”

Johnson treats the regular season like a 56-game playoff, so when the playoffs actually start, his team can handle the added pressure.

Cut 19 (15) “…help this team.”

Governor Landry is touting the six auto insurance reform bills that he signed into law earlier this week. Landry estimates that the package of reform bills will ultimately save drivers at least ten-percent on their auto insurance premiums. Landry said the Department of Insurance made a series of requests in its report to the legislature back in 2020; and this year, the legislature acted on them.

Cut 4 (09) “…on their promises.”

The one bill that Landry signed that was the most contentious was the one that gives the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. It’s a bill that the current insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, opposed. He says it will destabilize the insurance market; and if insurance rates don’t come down by the ten-percent Landry said they will, Landry will point the finger at him.

Cut 25 (10) “…sooner than that.”

A major monkey wrench in the fight to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. The city says its police department does not have the manpower to conduct speed enforcement the traditional way. Cathey says the people of Opelousas should fight back.

Cut 7 (10) “…these speed cameras.”

Fluoride will not be banned in public drinking water systems, as the House Health and Welfare Committee voted down a bill that would have done so. Opponents, including 9-year-old Toby Ramen from Monroe, defended fluoride as safe, effective, and essential for public health.

Cut 11 (13) “…than asthma.” 

The House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems. Fesi says natural fluoride is different from the fluoride being put in the drinking water.

Cut 10 (11) “…poison in our water.”

9-year-old Toby Ramen from Monroe testified saying he believes the American Dental Association that fluoride is safe, effective, and essential for public health.

Cut 12 (12) “…thank you (applause)”

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center to 20 thousand dollars bringing combined reward money to 50 thousand dollars per escapee. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says he’s confident that Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves will soon be back in custody and he stresses that anyone who helps either of them will be held criminally responsible.

Cut 4 (11) “…potentially high bond.”

LSU-Shreveport won a record-tying 57^th straight game last night, leaving them two more victories away from winning an NAIA national championship. The Pilots defeated Southeastern from Florida ten to nothing. LSU-S pitcher Isaac Rohde struck out ten and benefited from his teammates scoring five runs in the first inning…

Cut 13 (07)  “…it was awesome”

LSU plays defending national champion Hope International out of California tonight.

A disturbing discovery in Shreveport. A deceased one-day old infant was found mixed in with linens at a cleaning facility. What the ALSCO Uniforms employee who found the baby initially believed was a doll, turned out to be a child that was supposed to have been cremated at a Dallas Funeral Home. Alsco was able to determine that the laundry came from that funeral home. The baby’s body is now in the custody of the Caddo Parish Coroner and the Texas Funeral Service Commission has been notified.

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center to 20 thousand dollars bringing the combined reward to 50-thousand dollars per fugitive. President Darlene Cusanza says Crimestoppers has gotten so many tips that it had to increase staffing to handle the calls. And she says they have been very beneficial.

Cut 3 (11) “…within 30 minutes.”

She says each of those tipsters will be paid their reward money.

There’s been a major monkey wrench thrown into the battle to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

On a 10-5 vote, the House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems.  Dentist testified against the bill saying it would increase tooth decay, Fesi fought back against that argument.

Cut 9 (11)  “…saving our teeth.”

The bill, which received Senate approval, would have allowed parishes to reintroduce fluoride only through a petition and special election.

Anyone with information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center could earn a reward of 50 thousand dollars per fugitive since Greater New Orleans upped their share of the reward to 20-thousand dollars. On the other hand, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says assist the escapees and go to jail and he says he’s very confident that Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves will soon be back in custody.

Cut 5 (12) “…them in custody.”

LSU-Shreveport won a record-tying 57^th straight game last night. The win ties the all time college baseball record for longest winning streak. Howard College in Texas won 57 in a row in 2009.  Senior shortstop Jose Sallorin drove in three runs last night and says they are not thinking about the winning streak…

Cut 14 (06) “…0-and-0.”

The House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill that would ban fluoride in drinking water.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A major monkey wrench in the fight to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. As the legislature continues considering Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment by a single vote to exempt Opelousas from any such rule.

Cut 6 (14) “…of this amendment.”

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center to 20-thousand dollars. President Darlene Cusanza says the tips have proven to be very beneficial.

Cut 4 (11) “…within 30 minutes.”

As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment by a single vote to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. It then passed the overall bill 72-to-23 and now goes back to the Senate to consider the House changes. Cathey says he’s completely unsure how to proceed, especially since he says he got 99-percent of what he wanted.

Cut 8 (08) “…one little fight.”

The House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems. Opponents, including 9-year-old Toby Ramen from Monroe, defended fluoride as safe, effective, and essential for public health as well as helping fight chronic diseases.

Cut 11 (13) “…than asthma.”  

And apparently, two-thirds of the committee agreed with him.

LSU-Shreveport won a record-tying 57th straight game last night, leaving them two more victories away from winning an NAIA national championship. The Pilots defeated Southeastern from Florida ten to nothing. LSU-S pitcher Isaac Rohde struck out ten and he benefited from his teammates scoring five runs in the first inning…

Cut 13 (07)  “…it was awesome”

On a 10-5 vote, the House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems. Fesi says natural fluoride is different from the fluoride being put in the drinking water.

Cut 10 (11) “…poison in our water.”

Opponents, including 9-year-old  Toby Ramen from Monroe, defended fluoride as safe, effective, and essential for public health, saying if fluoride is taken out of drinking water, then every child should be able to see a dentist at no cost

Cut 12 (12) “…thank you (applause)”

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center. President Darlene Cusanza made the announcement in a news conference this morning.

Cut 3 (11) “…20-thousand dollars.” (increases reward to $20K)

As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment by a single vote to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. Cathey is clearly unhappy.  It was proposed by Democrat Dustin Miller, who says Opelousas is short-staffed and doesn’t have enough manpower to conduct speed enforcement the traditional way. Cathey says the people of Opelousas should fight back.

Cut 7 (10) “…these speed cameras.”