Republican lawmakers are confident the Congressional District map they approved in February is compliant with federal and state laws, despite a federal judge ordering the Legislature to redraw the map because it does not have two majority-Black congressional districts. Senate Governmental Affairs Chairwoman Sharon Hewitt…

Cut 6  (10) “…about that” 

Governor Edwards has issued the call for a special session to begin on June 15th for legislators to redraw a Congressional district map.

New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis’ bill that limits the release of mugshots of those accused, but not convicted, of certain nonviolent crimes is headed to the governor’s desk. Duplessis says booking photos are highly prejudicial and once out in public, can’t be taken back. He says in most cases they serve no purpose.

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After the recent mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas, State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says there have been talks between him and about 100 education leaders from school systems statewide. Brumley says an important step is for faculty and staff is to harbor trust between themselves and the student body…:

Cut 10 (10) “…to report that.”
In addition to normal camp activities, nine-to-12-year old’s who attend city-sponsored camps in Lafayette this week will also be trained on how to respond to an active shooter. Lafayette Police Corporal Matthew Benoit says it’s a growing concern that can’t be ignored.

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The presentation covers topics like what to do if you come across a gun and what to do in any violent situation.

After being vetoed last year, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act by Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell will go into effect this fall. Mizell believes a trans female athlete winning a collegiate swimming competition helped garner more votes in favor of the bill.

Cut 7 (09) “…needed the bill.”

The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act bans trans female athletes from competing in women’s sports and it goes into effect August 1^st.

New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis’s bill to limit the release of mugshots of those accused, but not convicted, of certain nonviolent crimes will soon become law. Duplessis says he will be watching to see how local law enforcement and news outlets respond.

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After the recent mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas… Louisiana Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says he’s been in talks with about 100 education leaders on how to keep students safe. Brumley says more focus will be made on keeping school facilities physically secure as well…:

Cut  11 (13)  “…barriers in place.” 

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Dr. Amanda Staiano (Sty-ann-yo) says they studied 72 children, ages 3 to 5, over a 12-week period to see if the exercises on a smartphone app that parents used to interact with them improved their motor skills. And she says it made a difference.

Cut 5 (07) “…this app.”

The app is called Play and they are looking to find sponsors so the app can be available to the public.

Governor Edwards is calling for a June 15^th special session after a federal judge rejected the Congressional Redistricting Map the legislature passed before the regular session. Research Director with the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte (Duh-Lot) says the judge issued a June 20^th deadline for the new map that must have two majority-minority districts.

Cut 6  (06) “…different map.” 

State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the 2022 legislative session that ended yesterday was a good one for education. He says lawmakers approved legislation to address the teacher shortage by allowing any resident who has a Master’s Degree in a particular content to teach at a local school in that area of expertise…

Cut 4  (08) “…other professions.”

Teachers also received a 15-hundred dollar pay raise.

One of the bills that passed the session was HB 1031, which adds an annual fee of $110 for all-electric vehicles and a $60 fee for hybrid owners to help offset the losses from gas tax collections. Transportation Secretary Sean Wilson says the legislation is about making sure everyone who uses the roads helps maintain them.

Cut 9 (12) “…average driver pays.”

Louisiana is receiving 176-million dollars to bring reliable internet service to rural areas. The governor’s office says it’s enough money to connect 88-thousand homes and businesses with high-speed internet. Executive Director of Louisiana Broadband and Connectivity Veneeth Iyengar (Vuh-neeth Eye-IN-gar) says Louisiana is one of only four states to receive this money from the U-S Department of Treasury

Cut 12 (09) “…the most”  

Governor Edwards is expected to call for a special session after a federal judge rejected the Congressional Redistricting Map the Legislature approved in February. Research Director with the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte (Duh-Lot) says Monday’s judgment has Republicans who approved the map seeking alternatives.

Cut 7 (12) “…new map.” 

Louisiana is receiving 176-million dollars to bring reliable internet service to rural areas. The governor’s office says it’s enough money to connect 88-thousand homes and businesses with high-speed internet. Executive Director of Louisiana Broadband and Connectivity Veneeth Iyengar (Vuh-neeth Eye-IN-gar) says Louisiana is one of only four states to receive this money from the U-S Department of Treasury

Cut 12 (09) “…the most”  

One of the bills to pass the legislative session was the passage of HB 1031, which adds an annual fee of $110 for all-electric vehicles and a $60 fee for hybrid owners to help offset the losses from gas tax collections. Transportation Secretary Sean Wilson says the legislation is about making sure everyone who uses the roads helps maintain them.

Cut 9 (12) “…average driver pays.”

LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing is ranked 10^th in the nation that’s according to the Nursing Schools Almanac. Demetrius Porche, Dean of the School of Nursing at LSU Health New Orleans credits the success of their students and the wide range of programs they offer for the ranking.

AM Cut 7 (12) “…of excellence.”

Governor Edwards is expecting to call for a special session after a federal judge rejected the Congressional Redistricting Map the legislature passed before the regular session. Research Director with the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte (Duh-Lot) says the judge issued a June 20^th deadline for the new map that must have two majority-minority districts.

Cut 6  (06) “…different map.” 

State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the 2022 legislative session that ended yesterday was a good one for education. He says lawmakers approved legislation to address the teacher shortage by allowing any resident who has a Master’s Degree in a particular content to teach at a local school in that area of expertise…

Cut 4  (08) “…other professions.”

Teachers also received a 15-hundred dollar pay raise.

Dr. Catherine O’Neal, chief medical officer at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, is the new chief medical adviser for the Southeastern Conference. She will be working to develop conference-wide standards of health. O’Neal says she hopes her efforts will have value beyond the field of play.

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LSU’s baseball season ended Monday with an 8-7 loss to Southern Miss in the final of the Hattiesburg Regional. After two nail-biting rallies in a row, Friday and Saturday the Tigers failed to advance in the regional. Here’s Tigers coach Jay Johnson…

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Republican members of the state House are generally satisfied with what was accomplished in the Regular Legislative Session that wrapped up Monday. House GOP Delegation chairman and Acadiana Representative Blake Miguez says the session was unusual in that there were billions of dollars in one-time federal money – from the pandemic and three hurricanes – that flowed into the state…:

AM Cut 13 (11) “…in the infrastructure.”

Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day will no longer be on the state’s calendar of official holidays after HB 248, received final legislative approval. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau says we can remember the negative parts of history without celebrating them.

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If Roe v Wade is overturned as expected this summer, Louisiana along with other states with trigger laws would automatically stop abortions. Senate Bill 342 only strengthens the current trigger laws and does not provide an exception for rape and incest. Governor Edwards, a pro-life Democrat would like to see an exception in the case of rape or incest and says he’s not alone.

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The governor is expected to sign the legislation.

A bill to create the Office of Women’s Health in Louisiana is on its way to the Governor’s Desk. The bill passed unanimously but not without debate over Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews’ amendment excluding transgender women from receiving services from the office.

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If Roe v Wade is overturned as expected this summer, Louisiana along with other states with trigger laws would automatically stop abortions. Senate Bill 342 only strengthens the current trigger laws and does not provide an exception for rape and incest. Governor Edwards, a pro-life Democrat would like to see an exception in the case of rape or incest and says he’s not alone.

Cut 5  (07) “…as well.”

A bill to create the Office of Women’s Health in Louisiana is on its way to the Governor’s Desk. The bill passed unanimously but not without debate over Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews’ amendment excluding transgender women from receiving services from the office.

Cut 10 (11) ” …codified.” 

A bill removing two holidays commemorating the Civil War moves to the governor’s desk for signing. David Grubb has the story…

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After two rallies in a row, the LSU Tigers failed to make it a third last night in Hattiesburg in the NCAA baseball regional against the University of Southern Mississippi. But this afternoon they hope to settle the score with the Golden Eagles at 3pm today and advance to the next bracket.

Legislation that would close abortion clinics in Louisiana if Roe v Wade is overturned and ban the procedure is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature. Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, says he’d prefer exceptions for rape and incest.

Cut 4  (16) “…for that.”

Edwards is expected to sign the legislation.

One Constitutional Amendment we’ll see this November is surprising: an act to remove any and all language allowing involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment from state statutes. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says most would assume it was removed decades ago…

Cut 6 (07)  “…slavery in Louisiana.”

An LSU Health New Orleans study shows significant promise with ultraviolent light therapy in hospitalized COVID patients. Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery Dr. Frank Lua says it helped lower the mortality rate among 30 patients in New Orleans from 33 to 13 percent and it’s part of a much larger 500-patient study.

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The Army Corps of Engineers expects to begin a $122-million project this summer to restore the levees surrounding Grand Isle.  Mayor David Carmardelle says they will finally place a stronger filling in that burrito, something he’s recommended for years.

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The system was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ida.

The Louisiana Legislature is poised to approve an anti-abortion law that clarifies what happens if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

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The House gives final legislative passage to a Senate-passed bill that would make it illegal for out-of-state providers to provide Louisianans with so-called abortion pills by mail. The bill goes back to the Senate for concurrence on amendments made in the Lower Chamber. The session ends Monday afternoon.

The Louisiana Department of Health marks a historic milestone in its efforts to treat those who were diagnosed with hepatitis C. LDH and the drug manufacturer for the hepatitis C medication entered into an agreement to expand treatment for Medicaid and incarcerated populations. Assistant Secretary of Health Kim Hood says the cost of treating patients after they’ve developed serious diseases as a result of hepatitis C is astronomical.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they’ve noticed a concerning trend when conducting routine checks for personal floatation devices on private boats. Lt. Tim Fox says agents are seeing that users of inflatable life jackets in many cases, are lacking the CO2 cartridge which inflates the jacket.

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The Senate unanimously passes legislation to protect the state’s 1.4 million renters.

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Entergy Louisiana serves notice to its one-million-plus customers that they can all expect higher utility bills over the summer. The company cites two factors as the reason for the price spike: the rising cost of natural gas and severe weather that has impacted the region over the past two years. Customers can expect an average monthly increase of $25.

The state Department of Health marks a big milestone in its efforts to treat those who were diagnosed with hepatitis C. Assistant Secretary of Health Kim Hood says a modified Medicaid pharmaceutical program has meant 11-thousand Louisianans have received treatment. Hep C is a viral disease; transmitted by blood and about half of those with it show no symptoms. Hood says it’s important to catch the disease early and treat it…:

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The LSU Tigers made quite a rally last night to advance in the Hattiesburg Regional. The Bayou Bengals entered the eighth inning down seven runs but erupted for ten runs in the eighth inning to beat Kennesaw State 14 to 11. The unbelievable comeback puts LSU into a winner’s bracket game against Southern Miss today at 6 PM.