4:30 PM Newscast

Soon, you’ll be able to tint your front vehicle windows darker. A bill allowing it passed overwhelmingly in both houses of the legislature and now awaits a the Governor’s signature. Author Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel (DESH-uh-tell).

Cut 3 (14) “…light coming through.”

Deshotel says this bill brings Louisiana in line with other states which suffer through brutal summer heat.

The Louisiana legislature has approved a new bidding process to purchase a new voting system, replacing over ten thousand old machines. Joel Watson of the Secretary of State’s office says the new “invitation to negotiate process” can help speed up procurement…

Cut 6 (07) “…can offer.”

He says Louisiana’s voting machines have needed an upgrade for decades, but bidding controversies and delays have marred progress.

Pope Leo the 14th has named Uganda-born priest, Father Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop-elect for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The 53-year-old was ordained as priest for the diocese in 2013….

Cut 9 (14)  “…and to the church.”

The governor is taking some criticism from the insurance industry for signing a bill that gives the insurance commissioner greater authority to hold down rates. Landry says other states have a similar law and they have lower insurance rates than Louisiana…

Cut 14 (11) “…in Alabama.”