8:30 LRN Newscast June 10

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After 37 Federal indictments were issued against former President Donald Trump, southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins tweeted a cryptic statement. He said the arraignment quote “a perimeter probe from the oppressors” end quote. He also used language one could deem is a call for right-wing militia groups to mobilize at Trump’s arraignment in Miami on Tuesday.

An override veto session is possible after the Republican-controlled legislature approves three bills that target the LGBTQ community.

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

The final minutes of the legislative session were filled with chaos and confusion as lawmakers voted on the state’s $45-billion budget. Among the points of contention was the failure to make teacher pay raises permanent and gutting $100 million from the Department of Health. Some complained they were given no time to read last-minute changes. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder defended his actions; saying that’s not so…:

Cut 4 (09)  “…those bills.” 

The Governor is concerned about deep cuts to LDH spending, which may cost the state a lot in federal funds down the road.

El Nino is here. The warming of the Pacific Ocean can and often does lead to calmer and weaker tropical cyclones in our part of the world. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it also leads to warmer weather in general…:

Cut 10 (11) “…breaking temperatures.”