A “major announcement” from Governor Bobby Jindal, in regards to the 2016 presidential race, will happen in New Orleans on June 24th. Speculation is that Jindal will announce his decision on whether or not he will run for the Republican presidential nomination. A recent CNN poll shows Jindal polling at just one-percent.

Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Steve Gleason Act, which would make speech generating devices and other technology more accessible for patients with ALS and other diseases, is one step closer to passage after advancing from a US House committee. Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Clare Durrett says everyone is optimistic the measure will make it to President Obama’s desk…

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The legislation awaits a vote of the full House.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering electronic hunting and fishing licenses that can be both saved on a portable device or printed from home. Director of Licensing Michelle Rayburn says to purchase the electronic version of the license, go to the department’s website and select the e-license option under license and permits…

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Rayburn says the traditional waterproof license is still available.

The Senate Finance Committee approves a bill that would increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes 64 cents which is 32 cents higher than what the House agreed to. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Governor Bobby Jindal will make a “major announcement” regarding the 2016 presidential race on June 24th in New Orleans. It’s expected Jindal will announce his intentions for the Republican presidential nomination. The GOP field is crowded as nine candidates have already entered the race.

The state House advances a Senate bill that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. The Senate must now vote on technical changes made on the House side. The measure does face a veto threat from Governor Bobby Jindal, who opposes major changes to the TOPS program. But Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody says TOPS is in trouble without the bill…

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The bill locks in the amount of the TOPS award at the 2015-2016 level and legislative approval would be needed for any increase.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Candida Rebello, registered dietitian and one of the lead authors of the study, says they found Appethyl affects the “reward system” which is what cravings are all about. She says it’s a safe food made from spinach that decreases desire for hunger and salt and makes you feel more full…

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In the study, 60 overweight participants who were given Appethyl all felt more satisfied, had a reduced feeling of hunger, and had less desire for savory foods.

The state House approves a Senate bill that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. Supporters say this will help sustain the program which is becoming more and more expensive. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody…

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The Senate must now vote on technical changes made on the House side.

After receiving unanimous Senate approval, the Steve Gleason Act has passed the US House Ways and Means Committee. The measure would make speech generating devices and other technology more accessible for patients with ALS and other diseases. Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Clare Durrett says this legislation will reverse changes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services implemented last year…

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Durrett is confident the measure will clear the full House.

Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Candida Rebello, registered dietitian and one of the lead authors of the study, says the supplement Appethyl activates mechanisms that help you to control your appetite…

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Rebello says they found Appethyl affects the “reward system” which is what cravings are all about.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering electronic versions of hunting and fishing licenses that can be saved on a portable device or printed from home. Director of Licensing Michelle Rayburn says those who prefer the traditional waterproof license can still purchase one by visiting any license vendor or calling their toll-free number…

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Those purchasing their license through the department’s website can pay with credit card or check.

The state House approves legislation that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. Instead of an automatic increase when tuition goes up, TOPS payments would need legislative approval to be increased. Amite Representative John Bel Edwards supports Senator Jack Donahue’s bill…

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The Senate bill locks in the amount of the award at the 2015-2016 level. The Senate must vote again on technical changes made to the bill on the House side.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering hunting and fishing licenses in an electronic form that can be both saved on a portable device or printed from home. Director of Licensing Michelle Rayburn says this new option went on sale June first, creating an easier way for people to get or renew their license…

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Rayburn says the traditional waterproof license can still be purchased.

After receiving Senate approval, the Steve Gleason Act has passed the US House Ways and Means Committee. The measure would make speech generating devices and other technology more accessible for patients with ALS and other diseases so they can live more independent lives. Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Clare Durrett says Medicare changes last year created the necessity for this legislation…

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She says the measure would help not only ALS patients, but patients who suffer any sort of paralysis where they can’t use their physical being to communicate. The legislation now heads to the full House for a vote.

The state House approves legislation that puts spending controls on the TOPS scholarship program. The Senate bill locks in the amount of the award at the 2015-2016 level. Instead of an automatic increase when tuition goes up, TOPS payments would need legislative approval to be increased. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody says TOPS is in trouble without this bill…:
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The measure faces a veto threat from Governor Bobby Jindal, who has opposed major changes to the TOPS program.

Eleven revenue generating bills approved by the state House are creating concern for State Treasurer John Kennedy who questions whether they were passed constitutionally. He says the legislature is relying on a 1993 attorney general’s opinion that states that a simple majority is required to suspend an existing tax exemption…
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Kennedy says most of these require a two-thirds majority vote.

Public university leaders are pushing the state legislature to approve a higher education tax credit that’s having trouble getting support in the Louisiana House. Critics say the SAVE fund is complicated and is only offered so Governor Jindal doesn’t break his no-new-taxes pledge. Board of Regents Chairman Roy O’ Martin understands the concern:
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Still others say the measure would prevent deep cuts to higher ed.

Headed to the Governor’s desk is a bill that would outlaw revenge porn. The house gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal that would make it a crime to share a sexual picture of someone without their permission with the intent of causing emotional harm.

Legislation that would mean rape victims wouldn’t have to pay for hospital medical exams after an attack has gotten full legislative approval and is headed to Governor Bobby Jindal’s desk for his signature. A measure would use money from unclaimed gambling winnings to pay for the hospital bills. Jindal is expected to sign off on the legislation.

Public university leaders are pushing the state legislature to approve a higher education tax credit that’s having trouble getting support in the Louisiana House. University of Louisiana system President Sandra Woodley says the legislation is needed to prevent deep cuts to four and two year colleges…
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Some opposing lawmakers say the measure is too complicated.

There will be national TV coverage for the first LSU-UL Lafayette Super Regional game at Alex Box Stadium. ESPN 2 will carry the Saturday game at 7pm, and Tiger Rag Assistant Editor James Moran says it speaks volumes about the quality of the match-up and excitment under the lights…
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State Treasurer John Kennedy is concerned some of the 11 revenue-generating bills approved by the State House were not passed constitutionally. Those bills would raise approximately $615 million dollars to help the state’s budget crisis. But five of those bills passed with a simple majority from the House, which Kennedy says makes them unconstitutional…
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Which he says could be subject to a legal challenge.

The city of Kaplan is buzzing as an HBO film crew is shooting for a new series there. Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission Director, Allison Miller, says the series is called “Quarry”…
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What we do know is the series will air on Cinemax.