6:30 LRN Newscast

A result of the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government has restored a 190-million dollar Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas lease sale. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Mike Moncla says the reversal by the Biden Administration is an important victory for the oil and gas industry and everyone feeling the pinch of inflation. Moncla says perhaps the President finally saw the handwriting on the wall…
cut 9 (11) “…throw in the towel”

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has proposed a nationwide 15-week abortion ban. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says it does not have the votes to pass…
cut 13 (08) “…if he did”
Cassidy agrees with the U-S Supreme Court that abortion laws should be left up to the states.

Since the Great Resignation now there’s a new phenomenon called ‘quiet quitting.’
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Tropical Storm Fiona formed in the Atlantic during the overnight hours and the National Hurricane Center forecast shows the storm turning north once it reaches the Dominican Republic.