Legislative leaders appear in a federal court seeking more time to redraw Louisiana’s Congressional district map. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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During his monthly radio show, Governor John Bel Edwards reiterated his support for a second majority-Black congressional district…:
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The US House of Representatives has passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which dedicates $1.4 billion annually to prevent wildlife extinction. Executive Director of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation Rebecca Triche says this would mean a significant boost to help endangered wildlife and the state’s ecosystem. Current support for such preservation is funded by hunting and fishing license fees..:
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Triche says three-fourths of voters in Louisiana agree that more needs to be done to conserve land and wildlife in the state.

Saints minicamp continues and Quarterback Jameis Winston is working hard following his ACL surgery and recovery. He says he’d love to get as many reps as possible in games but for now he’s just working on the mental side of the game and leadership…:
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Lawmakers resume talks today on two potential Congressional District Maps. One map submitted by Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields contains two majority-Black districts which he says voters across the state support…:
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Meanwhile Senate President Page Cortez and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder are scheduled to appear in court today to request a deadline extension to redraw the map to at least June 30th. Many House & Senate Republicans feel there’s insufficient time with the six days allotted to get a map passed in both chambers. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino in the bigger scheme of things, today’s court appearance by legislative leaders is…:
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With the special legislative redistricting session underway, Governor John Bel Edwards says he expects the legislature will do its duty. David Grubb has more..:
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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for a contractor from Galliano who allegedly installed a camera in a bathroom vent in a home where he was working a job. They say 37-year-old Chase Cheramie is wanted for video voyeurism and if you know where he is please visit CrimeStoppersBR.org to submit an anonymous tip.

There was plenty of tension and arguing going on at the Capitol Wednesday as lawmakers began a special session on congressional redistricting.

Meanwhile legislative leaders today go before a federal judge in Baton Rouge to request more time to redraw a rejected district map. It was shot down because the judge said it didn’t reflect the state’s 1/3 Black voter population. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says he doesn’t see this as anything that will alter the job of lawmakers to pass that new map…:
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The House Speaker and Senate President are hoping the June 20th deadline will be extended.

During his monthly radio show, Governor John Bel Edwards reiterated his support for a second majority-Black congressional district. He expects the legislature will do its job…:
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All four people believed to have been involved in the killing of an 80-year-old grandmother during a high school graduation shooting at Xavier University are in custody. Following the arrest of Brandon Rock, police say 49-year-old Frank Bartholomew and 40-year-old Laverne Duplessis and a 15-year-old juvenile turned themselves in Wednesday to the Orleans Sheriff.

The US House has passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which could mean up to $15 million annually for wildlife preservation in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more…;
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Senate Governmental Affairs will meet at nine this morning to discuss two potential Congressional district maps. And the senate president and house speaker will be in court asking for more time. One map submitted by Baton Rouge Senator and Democrat Cleo Fields contains two majority-Black districts which would meet the stipulations handed down by a federal judge…:
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The other map to be considered is by Slidell Republican Sharon Hewitt. It’s the map that passed in the redistricting session a Federal court rejected because it only has one majority Black district. Hewitt who also chairs the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee says the June 20th court-imposed deadline is not realistic…:
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Legislative leaders are asking to extend the deadline to June 30th.

The US House of Representatives has passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which dedicates $1.4 billion annually to prevent wildlife extinction. Executive Director of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation Rebecca Triche says the legislation will greatly help supplement funding to help preserve wildlife in Louisiana…:
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Triche says three-fourths of voters in Louisiana agree that more needs to be done to conserve land and wildlife in the state.

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline did not go up once again overnight. It stands at $4.55 which is still up a nickel from the same time last week and 40 cents higher than a month ago.

Hammond Police continue their investigation into a shooting Thursday night following Hammond High School’s graduation on SLU’s campus. 4 people sustained non-life threatening injuries. Tangipahoa Parish Schools Superintendent Melissa Stilley says it’s a shame a happy occasion such as graduation ended on such a sad note…:
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A person of interest is in custody but charges are not yet filed as the investigation continues.

As the abortion debate returns to the headlines, reaction continues to come in from both sides. Kathaleen Pittman is the Director of Hope Medical Group for Women, an abortion clinic in Shreveport. She responds to arguments which factor in religion when it comes to pregnancy termination…:
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Under a law signed by former Governor Kathleen Blanco, abortion would be illegal in Louisiana if Roe v Wade is overturned.

A record number of graduates will be leaving LSU and entering the workforce this weekend, but what awaits them when they do? David Grubb has the story…:
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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey issued a statement on Thursday publicly reprimanding Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher after comments made by both. Saban accused Texas A&M of “buying every player” in its 2022 recruiting class and Fisher retaliated saying it’s despicable that a reputable head coach can come out and say such things.

Lawmakers deliver the state’s $39-billion annual budget to final passage…:
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A record 4500 students will be graduating from LSU this weekend. What does the future hold for a college grad in 2022? LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott says opportunities are endless…:
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A person of interest is in custody after shots were fired as Hammond High School’s graduation was letting out on SLU’s campus last night. Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron says 4 people were shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He is asking anyone with information on the shooting to come forward..:
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He says they don’t believe any students or juveniles were involved in the incident.

Proposed changes in policy could have a major impact on how charter schools in New Orleans are evaluated. Due to the pandemic, clear performance data was harder to come by, so adaptation became necessary says Sarah Vandergriff, Legal and Policy Director for the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools…:
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The policy will likely be voted on at the July school board meeting.

One person is in custody and 4 people recovering from injuries sustained in a shooting last night following Hammond High School’s graduation on SLU’s campus Thursday. Tangipahoa Parish Schools Superintendent Melissa Stilley says graduation went as planned, but gunfire erupted as the students were leaving…:
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The 4 injured sustained non-life threatening injuries. One person is in custody and the Hammond Police Department is seeking information from the public on the incident.

Louisiana Lawmakers have approved the $39 billion-dollar operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1st. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the legislature did a good job of using windfalls of federal money; from the pandemic and the Infrastructure Act passed months ago..:
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Governor Edwards is expected to sign the budget bill.

The Director of a Louisiana abortion clinic reacts to the possibility that Roe v Wade would be overturned; and state lawmakers’ stance on pregnancy termination. Kathaleen Pittman of Hope Medical Group for Women believes the now-scrapped bill that would have charged women criminally if she got an abortion was appalling…:
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Louisiana is one of 13 states with trigger laws that go into effect if the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

Charter schools in Louisiana are evaluated by test scores but since students couldn’t take the exams during the pandemic in 2020, New Orleans is looking at a change in policy. The plan is to alter the rules as a backup plan in the event of a future pandemic or hurricane. Sarah Vandergriff with the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools says the proposal would allow schools to receive a comprehensive evaluation more than once…:
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Authorities say 4 people were injured in a shooting last night outside Hammond High School’s graduation which was held on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University. One person is in custody. Tangipahoa Parish Schools Superintendent Melissa Stilley says shots rang out as students were leaving the ceremony to meet relatives outside the building…:
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They don’t believe students were involved, and the 4 people injured sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The Louisiana Legislature approved and sent to the governor’s desk a $39 billion-dollar annual operating budget Thursday. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says polling of Louisiana taxpayers indicates they’d approve of the Governor’s budget proposals and how legislators dealt with them…:
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Governor Edwards is expected to sign the budget bill.

AAA reports today’s average gas price for a gallon of regular in Louisiana stands at $4.24. That’s up over 16 cents from the same time last week.

As the abortion debate returns to the headlines, Brooke Thorington has reaction from the director of one of three abortion clinics remaining in Louisiana…:
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