2:30 LRN Newscast June 23

Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to get out the veto pen next week, as he’s said he would oppose bills seen as being “anti-LGBT” that came to his desk. But, will state lawmakers feel the need to go into special session to override any of those vetoes? Denham Springs Rep. Valarie Hodges says she wants it to happen, because the bills deal with transgender issues parents want to shield their kids from…:

CUT 13  (07)        “…very important bills>’

Others may not have Hodges’ desire to return to Baton Rouge, and may feel the bills can always be filed again next year.

The Governor signed a bill banning the app Tik Tok from all state cellphones, networks and devices. Bill author & Marksville Rep. Daryl Deshotel says the issue with Tik Tok is security…:

CUT 03  (13)        “…of Americans.”

 

Think it’s hot now? State Climatologist Barry Keim says some really hot stuff is coming next week…:

CUT 12  (12)        “…care of yourself.”

It’s not only Tiger fans who are excited about playing in the championship round, bars in Omaha are preparing for even more of the Purple and Gold faithful to come to town…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Thorington.”