President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Johnson to return as Speaker of the House. In a post on social media, Trump says Johnson would provide immediate relief from all the destructive policies of the last administration. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Trump’s endorsement is a 180 of sorts.
Cut 3 (09) “…recent budget deal.”
America morns 39th President Jimmy Carter who passed away yesterday at the age of 100. The Democrat from Georgia served only one term in the White House but might be best known for what he did after politics. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says Carter went around the world to resolve conflict, promote democracy, protect human rights and prevent disease….
Cut 6 (10) “…What a Great American” (2x)
Lafourche Parish joins the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. The parish was previously excluded from the Atchafalaya Basin due to an oversight when the Heritage Area was established in 2006; this inclusion rectifies that. Executive Director Justin Lemoine says it allows the parish to access federal funding for recreational projects and historical preservation through the National Park Service’s program.
Cut 10 (10) “…recreational resources .”
Looking for something to do on New Year’s Day. The Louisiana Office of State Parks is encouraging the public to participate in Louisiana State Parks First Day Hikes and hike one of the state’s 21 parks. Louisiana State Parks Director Brandon Burris says some of the hikes are led by rangers…
Cut 27 (11) “…. great animals here”