6:30 A.M. LRN Newscast 04/05/2018

Monroe State Representative Marcus Hunter has filed legislation that could open the door for a riverboat casino in Ouachita Parish. Kelley Ray has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

 

LSU Health New Orleans has released a first of its kind report that allows Louisiana residents to see if people in their local area are more or less prone to cancer. Louisiana Tumor Registry broke the state up into 1,148 sectors, and compared their rate of cancer to the state average. LTR Liason Lauren Maniscalco says it’s a great resource in the fight against cancer.

Cut 7 (08)  “the state”

 

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A constitutional amendment requiring unanimous jury verdicts for felony convictions passed the Senate by 2 votes after impassioned arguments from supporters. Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor says requiring unanimous verdicts protects citizens from government overreach.

Cut 10 (12) “your peers”

 

New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno’s bill to allow surveillance cameras inside nursing home patient rooms passed unanimously in the House. Moreno says her legislation will not only give residents and their family peace of mind, but it will protect employees also…

Cut 13 (09)  ” of accident.”

 

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