Lawmakers have yet to decide on the final figure for teacher pay raises. President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter says this is the time of year when educators look at other opportunities, so timing is everything to keep more qualified teachers from leaving..:
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He says it looks like legislators have settled on a $2,000 increase for teachers.

With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning Thursday, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says now is the time to check your roof coverage. He says the deductible for named storms is typically five percent of the insured value of your home…:
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LSU’s annual public opinion research poll finds a majority of Bayou State residents feel the state is moving in the wrong direction. Michael Henderson leads the survey and says those negative feelings are not partisan in nature…:
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Henderson says you can expect to hear the Louisiana Survey’s negative results in campaign speeches, as the fall elections grow near,

The Caddo Parish coroner has identified a man killed in an officer involved shooting Monday as 60-year-old Robert Diamond. State Police confirmed two Shreveport officers responded to a scene where shots were exchanged after an altercation ensued. Diamond was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. No officers were injured during this incident which remains under investigation.

LSU’s annual public opinion research poll, the Louisiana Survey, finds a majority of Louisiana residents feel the state is moving in the wrong direction. Michael Henderson leads the annual survey. He says polling numbers show a majority of residents are not happy…:
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Confidence in state government remains low. Less than 30 percent feel the Governor and lawmakers can solve problems.

The LSU baseball team has earned the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The four-team, double-elimination regional at Alex Box Stadium will begin Friday and LSU will play Tulane in the first game. Coach Jay Johnson says he’s proud of his squad even if the work isn’t done yet..:
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Friday’s game begins at 2pm.

Brooke Thorington talks with the Louisiana Federation of Teachers president about pay raises for teachers in the final days of the legislative session…:
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95 Louisiana churches have been approved to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. The split is over same-sex marriages and ordaining LGBT clergy. With so many churches agreeing to leave, the Louisiana Conference of the UMC has lost more than one-third of its affiliated churches.

Lawmakers have yet to decide on the final figure for teacher pay raises. President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Culver says it lawmakers are now indicating they will support a direct teacher increase of up to $2,000…:
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The 2023 Regular Legislative Session must adjourn by 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins Thursday and Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it’s an ideal time to review your property insurance policy’s roof coverage. He says some policies depreciate a roof’s value if it’s over 10 years old…:
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An annual LSU survey of public opinion shows MOST Louisianans feel the government is moving the state in the wrong direction. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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According to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Baton Rouge and New Orleans metro areas will be under air quality advisories on Tuesday because of the possibility of ozone development. DEQ officials say the Air Quality Index for ozone will be at the orange level, which indicates unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups.

An annual survey conducted by LSU found most people in the state think Louisiana is moving in the wrong direction. Michael Henderson, who leads the survey every year, says they polled over 500 adults here and 61% indicated they are not happy with where Louisiana is headed…:
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The survey found residents were most concerned about crime and the state’s economy.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins Thursday and Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says now is the time to review your property insurance policy. He says not to wait until there’s a storm in the Gulf, but check with your agent now to learn about the coverage you have…:
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He says it’s also a good idea to have your agent calculate what your out-of-pocket expenses would be should your home sustain storm damage.

The NCAA Baseball Tournament is set to get underway this weekend. Four Louisiana schools earned an opportunity to make a run to Omaha including preseason favorites LSU. Kace Kieschnick has more..:
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The missing boater in the West Feliciana vessel crash Sunday has been identified. WPSO identified her as 38-year-old as Rachel Hann of St. Francisville. They say they are now transitioning from a rescue operation to a recovery. The boat operator, identified as 37-year-old Anthony Bain, remains hospitalized.

There is plenty of talk going around today over the bill that would ban transgender procedures on minors. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment says of the, “Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act,” that European nations which pioneered gender reassignment treatment have reversed course…:
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Opponents argue that restricting healthcare options for transgender minors would be devastating to their mental well-being. The measure heads to the House Floor.

Legislation to make it legal to bury your pet’s cremated remains in the owner’s coffin passes in the House. The measure is by Minden Representative Wayne McMahen, a former veterinarian…:
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The bill heads to the Senate.

3rd graders would be held back if they can’t read under a measure that advanced out of House Education. Teiko Foxx reports…:
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A suspect wanted for murder out of Alabama is the man who allegedly shot an officer and killed 2 people at a gas station in Bossier City Tuesday. The Bossier City police officer was hit several times in the shootout and is now in stable condition. 50-year-old Cortrell Burks was named as a person of interest in the stabbing death of a woman in Center Point Alabama Sunday.

Third grade students who can’t read would be held back under a measure approved in House Education. The bill is by Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson who says Louisiana has some of the lowest literacy performance rates in the country…:
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75% of fourth graders in Louisiana cannot read based on national test results.

That debate now moves to the House Floor, and so does a bill that would give police the right to say “stay back” while they do their jobs. Mike Johnson is the bill sponsor. He told the House Criminal Justice Committee this would allow cops to take preventive steps for his or her own safety and the safety of an approaching citizen…:
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Opponents of the bill are worried it will prevent people from being able to video police.

A bill to prohibit transgender procedures on minors advances from the House Health and Welfare Committee. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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For the first time ever, Jazz Fest is trying out online ticket sales. Louisiana residents only have until 11pm tonight to purchase the “Locals Thursday” passes at NOJazzFest.com or via the Jazz Fest app for only $50. You can still get tickets at the gate tomorrow as in years past with a valid Louisiana ID.

The legislature advances a bill banning transgender procedures on minors. New Orleans Pediatric Psychologist Clifton Mixon testified before the House Health and Welfare Committee in opposition. He says every alternative method possible is tried before performing reassignment surgery and prohibiting them would have consequences….:
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Supporters of the bill assert it would protect children from making such a decision before they are mature enough to do so. The measure heads to the House Floor.

A man accused in a deadly stabbing and shooting in Alabama is believed to be the same suspect arrested after a Tuesday shootout with police in Bossier City. BCPD says the Louisiana incident claimed the lives of two people at a gas station and wounded an officer. Cortrell Burks was booked into the Bossier City Jail on multiple counts including first degree murder, and is wanted in Jefferson County, Alabama.

A bill to give cops the right to tell you “stay back” while they do their jobs advances out of a House Committee. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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House Education advances a bill to hold back 3rd graders who aren’t reading on grade level and get them the help they need to catch up. The same bill was proposed last year but ran out of time for consideration before the session ended. It goes to the full House floor next.

Lawmakers return to the Capitol today to begin the 2023 Session. Among issues to be discussed is whether to raise the state’s spending cap. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says that would require a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers….:
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Because it’s a fiscal session lawmakers can only file five non-fiscal issues. Alford says the House Criminal Justice committee will hear several emotional issues, like abortion, the death penalty, and tough-on-crime legislation.

There’s also a bill by State Representative Edmond Jordan that would make police departments pay up if they are involved in a chase that ends in death or injury to an innocent bystander. That’s got the goal of discouraging dangerous chases.

Another bill set to be heard this session would make it a crime to walk up unexpectedly on a cop who’s doing their job. Kevin Gallagher elaborates…:
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And Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell is bringing a bill to raise the age requirement to enter a bar from 18 to 21…:
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The bill would also require bartenders to be 21.