The Legislature has concluded its annual business, but without approving salary hikes for school teachers and support staff. Instead of permanent pay raises, they get another round of one-time bonuses. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh is among lawmakers unhappy with how things played out…:

CUT 03  (10)        “…was a joke.”

Another sticking point in the final budget deal is cutting $100-million from next year’s budget for the Department of Health, which could cost the state $400-million in matching federal bucks down the road.

Governor Edwards says he’ll veto bills targeting LGBT persons, like to one banning transgender procedures for minors…:

CUT 07  (10)        “…have to do.”

Will lawmakers be willing to meet to override his vetoes? Or will they try again next year?

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the anticipated Pacific El Nino has arrived. However, he says, an El Nino normally can quiet down hurricane season, but warm sea surface temperatures could counteract that…:

CUT 11  (12)        “…to average.”

Keim says be prepared to deal with possible Louisiana impacts, which normally come after mid-to-late August.

LSU and Kentucky meet for the second time this season, but this time the winner of the series advances to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson says weather delays are a concern for tomorrow, and they will not start a game unless they have a window to finish it…:

CUT 13  (09)        “…on the line.”

LSU hasn’t been to a CWS since 2017. Kentucky has never gone to the Big Show.