6:30 am Newscast

A bill to repeal the state’s income tax has been filed and awaits a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it’s time to relieve Louisianans of rising costs by eliminating taxes.

Cut 4 (11) “…local economy.”

 

Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews has filed a bill to remove nitrogen hypoxia, the gassing method of execution, from Louisiana Law at the urging of Jews Against Gassing, a newly formed coalition of Jewish organizations and faith leaders. Coalition Steering Committee member, Jackie Stern

Cut 10 (11) “…concentration camps.”

Approximately 2.7 million people were killed by the Nazi’s using poison gas.

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Governor  Jeff Landry reiterates his belief that college athletes should be present for the National Anthem on National TV. I’m Brooke Thorington.

Cut 2 (29)  “I’m Brooke Thorington.” 
LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson has told the players no cellphones in the locker room. The Tigers are 2 & 7 in SEC play after loosing four in a row. Johnson says his players need to focus.

Cut 16 (11)  “…we are doing.” 
LSU plays Vanderbilt tonight at 6.