8:30 LRN Newscast

State Senator Mike Fesi responds to the expletive-filled voicemail left by an LSU grad student over the lawmaker’s vote to ban certain medical procedures for transgender minors.
Cut 3 (29) “Michelle Southern reporting”

The state Office of Motor Vehicles has announced they’ve retained Norton LifeLock to offer one year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for Louisiana residents impacted by the recent MOVEit data breach. OMV has also set up a toll-free, 24-7 call center, to take questions from residents, 1-866-861-8717.

Coastal and wildlife officials are pleased with the restoration of three coastal islands that’s produced more nesting space for the brown pelican, the state bird of Louisiana. Coastal Protection and Restoration authority Biologist Todd Baker says the North Breton project produced nearly 150 acres of new land…
cut 5 (11) “….very strongly”
BP settlement dollars funded the three completed island restoration projects.

The Saints report for training camp tomorrow. The last two years were disappointing as the franchise struggled with coaching and quarterback changes. Nola.com’s Luke Johnson says the Saints have been historically unlucky with injuries, starting a record 58 players in 2021 and 49 last year…
Cut 13 (13) “…win the division”