8:30 LRN Newscast

A bill that would consider an abortion an act of murder is scheduled for debate today on the House floor. House Bill 813 would punish women who have the procedure and doctors who perform them, with prison time. Oil City Republican Rep. Danny McCormick is the sponsor of the controversial bill…
Cut 4 (10) “…that’s my goal.”
Speaking to the Baton Rouge Rotary Club, Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, says he has many issues with the bill…
cut 6 (13) “….with that bill”
The governor also says it’s absurd to suggest that a woman would be jailed for an abortion.

Due to a nationwide shortage of infant formula, the Louisiana Department of Health issues advice for parents…
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

LDH’s Office of Behavioral Health is expanding opioid treatment services in Shreveport and Hammond. Opioid treatment specialist Traci Perry….
cut 11 (12) “…. life-saving services”
A phone number to call is 844-535-7291.