9:30 LRN Newscast March 15

In his annual State of the State speech, Governor John Bel Edwards lays out some of his priorities for lawmakers to address. In addition to giving teachers & school staff a pay raise, Edwards says wants to invest over $1-billion in one-time dollars coming into state coffers on major infrastructure projects, such as…:

Cut 8 (15)  “…across our state.”

The Louisiana State Police has hired a firm to conduct a comprehensive and independent review and assessment of LSP policies, procedures, training, and overall culture. Trooper Dustin Dwight.

Cut 4 (09)  “…organizational areas.”

The Bowman Group will conduct the review and once completed LSP will share with the public.

The bodies of 24-year old Kaylen Johnson and her two-year-old son Kaden were found in Baton Rouge Monday after they were reported missing March 5th. Johnson’s boyfriend 20-year old Brynnen Murphy turned himself into police yesterday. Johnson was reportedly pregnant, but police are waiting on the coroner’s report.

State Representative Rick Edmonds has introduced a bill to tackle the state’s growing teacher shortage. David Grubb has more…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m David Grubb.”