LSU has blocked its employees from testifying before the Louisiana Senate Select Committee on Women and Children. LSU’s legal team says it would not be prudent to discuss the mishandling of previous sexual misconduct cases now that an employee has threatened to sue the school and several university officials. Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response President Rachel Hebert says LSU leaders refusing to speak sends a bad message to victims.
Cut 6 (11) “…to that.”

57-percent of Louisiana adults surveyed say they would support a higher tax on gasoline if it is used on transportation infrastructure. But LSU Public Policy Lab Research Director Doctor Michael Henderson says support for a higher tax decreases when the respondents were told the extra revenue will go towards capturing federal matching dollars…
cut 8 (08) “….unexpected finding”

Voters in 55 parishes approved Sports Betting last fall and state lawmakers will work during the legislative session to make it happen…
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The longtime voice of Louisiana Tech , Dave Nitz, says he will no longer call Bulldog football and basketball games, but will still be on the mic for Tech baseball games. The 78-year-old Hall of Fame broadcaster says he’ll miss being at Joe Aillet Stadium and the Thomas Assembly Center…
cut 15 (09) “….it may be”