Attorney General Liz Murrill issues a lengthy statement that attempts to alleviate concerns over a new law that goes into effect next month that will classify two abortion inducing drugs as dangerous controlled substances. Opponents of the law, including Vice President Kamala Harris, say it will have a negative impact on the health care of a pregnant mother, but Murrill says that’s not the case…

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The Louisiana Public Service Commission has hired a Baton Rouge firm to run a statewide energy efficiency program. It was a unanimous vote, but Commissioner Eric Skrmetta is concerned about the cost…

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But Commissioner Craig Greene says the decision strikes the right balance between local expertise and fiscal responsibility.

Researchers at the Memphis Zoo breed the Louisiana Pine Snake with artificial insemination for the first time.  Sean Richardson has the story.

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Could we see another hurricane threat next week? The National Hurricane Center says there is now a medium chance of a tropical storm forming early next week in the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Long range models show a storm in the Gulf next week that will threaten the Gulf coast.