**Revision** AM Newscall, March 3rd, 2016

Marco Rubio cancelled his rally in Baton Rouge Friday.

Scientists say the damage from the BP oil spill has significantly diminished since 2010. Emelie Gunn has more…

CUT 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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The presidential primary is heating up in the wake of Super Tuesday. Louisiana’s primary is Saturday, and it could be a vital state for the candidates. Halen Doughty reports…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Halen Doughty”

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With only seven days left in the special legislative session, lawmakers are still working to solve the state’s 950 million dollar deficit. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 3 (27) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Scientists say the damage caused by the BP oil spill has drastically diminished since 2010. LSU Chemistry Professor Edward Overton says biologists studying the spill’s impacts in Louisiana’s wetlands have seen how the composition has changed from heavily oiled patterns back to normal wetlands.

cut 4  (10)  “2015”

Overton says an oil spill is similar to a car wreck, the most damage comes when the cars hit and the rest is the process of recovery. He says the 2010 BP spill was a huge environmental disaster, but it has been slowly mending itself ever since…

Cut 5  (10)  “to normal”

 Overton says although there’s been progress, we’ve seen land loss and extreme stress placed on animals. But he says he’s surprised it only took five years to see this type of improvement…

Cut 6 (09)  “that oil” 

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Louisiana’s presidential primary is Saturday March 5, so what kind of impact will Bayou State voters have on who receives the Republican and Democratic nomination? ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley says Louisiana will be a critical state for the candidates, especially for Republicans.

CUT 7 (08)  “Marco Rubio”

Three Republican candidates remain, as Ben Carson has dropped out of the race. Stockley says the Louisiana delegates are crucial for Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, if they hope to beat Donald Trump. All three Republican candidates planned to be in Louisiana Friday.

Cut 8  (08)  “the nomination”

Cruz will be in Mandeville and Trump will be in New Orleans. Stockley says Democrats in Louisiana will probably support Hilary Clinton, but Trump is not a slam dunk in Louisiana…

Cut 9 (04)  “at this point”

Stockley says Louisiana doesn’t have enough suburban areas to give Rubio the kind of support he’s been drawing in other parts of the country. Rubio cancelled his visit to Baton Rouge Friday.

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There are seven days left in the special legislative session and lawmakers still are at odds over the best way to address the 940 million dollar budget deficit for this fiscal year. Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com (lapolitics.com) says there has been repeated delays on many tax votes, but there should be some movement hopefully this afternoon…

Cut 10 (10) “fiscal year”

Alford says the governor is worried that if lawmakers can’t come up with a solution, another special session will be needed.

cut 11 (09) “history”

Alford says if the House is unable to send over any additional revenue, then Governor Edwards will be left to make more cuts. Meanwhile the House is waiting to see what the Senate does with its proposal to cut 106 million dollars from this fiscal year’s budget. He says right now it’s like the House and Senate are playing a game of chicken…

cut 12 (09) “budget bill”

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Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, a Democrat from Ville Platte, says House Bill 122 on budget cuts will pass out of his committee Thursday. He says once that happens, more decisions can be made on the state’s deficit…:

Cut 13 (07)  “them in place”

After several days of holding off on any tax votes, the full House convenes at 1pm this afternoon and measures to increase taxes on cigarettes and alcohol are on the agenda. LaFleur says there is nothing worse than being in a political office and having to vote on either a tax increase, or cutting spending in areas that are important to the people…:

Cut 14 (09)  “rightfully so” 

The lower chamber was waiting to see what the Senate would do with cuts before voting on tax measures. LaFleur says everyone will know a lot more after today. He says it’s helped that Governor John Bel Edwards has been meeting with many lawmakers on these issues which is something they’re not used to…:

Cut 15 (10) “make it all happen” 

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The ULM basketball team goes for its eighth straight win tonight as the Warhawks host Georgia Georgia Southern at Seven PM at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. ULM’s winning streak is the fifth longest in the nation and Coach Keith Richard talks about what has gone right

Cut 16  (19)  “responded“

ULM has two more regular season games left and then they’ll compete in the Sun Belt Tournament as the number two seed. Richard says they want to keep building momentum heading into next week’s conference tourney in New Orleans…

Cut 17 (19)   right now”

Richard says he also wants to send the seniors out on a winning note…

Cut 18 (10) “like to be”

 

LRN AM Newscall March 3, 2016

Scientists say the damage from the BP oil spill has significantly diminished since 2010. Emelie Gunn has more…

CUT 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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The presidential primary is heating up in the wake of Super Tuesday. Louisiana’s primary is Saturday, and it could be a vital state for the candidates. Halen Doughty reports…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Halen Doughty”

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With only seven days left in the special legislative session, lawmakers are still working to solve the state’s 950 million dollar deficit. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 3 (27) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Scientists say the damage caused by the BP oil spill has drastically diminished since 2010. LSU Chemistry Professor Edward Overton says biologists studying the spill’s impacts in Louisiana’s wetlands have seen how the composition has changed from heavily oiled patterns back to normal wetlands.

cut 4  (10)  “2015”

Overton says an oil spill is similar to a car wreck, the most damage comes when the cars hit and the rest is the process of recovery. He says the 2010 BP spill was a huge environmental disaster, but it has been slowly mending itself ever since…

Cut 5  (10)  “to normal”

Overton says although there’s been progress, we’ve seen land loss and extreme stress placed on animals. But he says he’s surprised it only took five years to see this type of improvement…

Cut 6 (09)  “that oil” 

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Louisiana’s presidential primary is Saturday March 5, so what kind of impact will Bayou State voters have on who receives the Republican and Democratic nomination? ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley says Louisiana will be a critical state for the candidates, especially for Republicans.

CUT 7 (08)  “Marco Rubio”

Three Republican candidates remain, as Ben Carson has dropped out of the race. Stockley says the Louisiana delegates are crucial for Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, if they hope to beat Donald Trump. All three Republican candidates will be in Louisiana Friday.

Cut 8  (08)  “the nomination”

Cruz will be in Mandeville, Rubio will be in Baton Rouge, and Trump will be in New Orleans. Stockley says Democrats in Louisiana will probably support Hilary Clinton, but Trump is not a slam dunk in Louisiana…

Cut 9 (04)  “at this point”

Stockley says Louisiana doesn’t have enough suburban areas to give Rubio the kind of support he’s been drawing in other parts of the country.

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There are seven days left in the special legislative session and lawmakers still are at odds over the best way to address the 940 million dollar budget deficit for this fiscal year. Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com (lapolitics.com) says there has been repeated delays on many tax votes, but there should be some movement hopefully this afternoon…

Cut 10 (10) “fiscal year”

Alford says the governor is worried that if lawmakers can’t come up with a solution, another special session will be needed.

cut 11 (09) “history”

Alford says if the House is unable to send over any additional revenue, then Governor Edwards will be left to make more cuts. Meanwhile the House is waiting to see what the Senate does with its proposal to cut 106 million dollars from this fiscal year’s budget. He says right now it’s like the House and Senate are playing a game of chicken…

cut 12 (09) “budget bill”

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Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, a Democrat from Ville Platte, says House Bill 122 on budget cuts will pass out of his committee Thursday. He says once that happens, more decisions can be made on the state’s deficit…:

Cut 13 (07)  “them in place”

After several days of holding off on any tax votes, the full House convenes at 1pm this afternoon and measures to increase taxes on cigarettes and alcohol are on the agenda. LaFleur says there is nothing worse than being in a political office and having to vote on either a tax increase, or cutting spending in areas that are important to the people…:

Cut 14 (09)  “rightfully so” 

The lower chamber was waiting to see what the Senate would do with cuts before voting on tax measures. LaFleur says everyone will know a lot more after today. He says it’s helped that Governor John Bel Edwards has been meeting with many lawmakers on these issues which is something they’re not used to…:

Cut 15 (10) “make it all happen” 

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The ULM basketball team goes for its eighth straight win tonight as the Warhawks host Georgia Georgia Southern at Seven PM at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. ULM’s winning streak is the fifth longest in the nation and Coach Keith Richard talks about what has gone right

Cut 16  (19)  “responded“

ULM has two more regular season games left and then they’ll compete in the Sun Belt Tournament as the number two seed. Richard says they want to keep building momentum heading into next week’s conference tourney in New Orleans…

Cut 17 (19)   right now”

Richard says he also wants to send the seniors out on a winning note…

Cut 18 (10) “like to be”

LRN AM Newscall March 3, 2016

Scientists say the damage from the BP oil spill has significantly diminished since 2010. Emelie Gunn has more…

CUT 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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 The presidential primary is heating up in the wake of Super Tuesday. Louisiana’s primary is Saturday, and it could be a vital state for the candidates. Halen Doughty reports…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Halen Doughty”

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With only seven days left in the special legislative session, lawmakers are still working to solve the state’s 950 million dollar deficit. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 3 (27) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Scientists say the damage caused by the BP oil spill has drastically diminished since 2010. LSU Chemistry Professor Edward Overton says biologists studying the spill’s impacts in Louisiana’s wetlands have seen how the composition has changed from heavily oiled patterns back to normal wetlands.

cut 4  (10)  “2015”

Overton says an oil spill is similar to a car wreck, the most damage comes when the cars hit and the rest is the process of recovery. He says the 2010 BP spill was a huge environmental disaster, but it has been slowly mending itself ever since…

Cut 5  (10)  “to normal”

 Overton says although there’s been progress, we’ve seen land loss and extreme stress placed on animals. But he says he’s surprised it only took five years to see this type of improvement…

Cut 6 (09)  “that oil” 

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Louisiana’s presidential primary is Saturday March 5, so what kind of impact will Bayou State voters have on who receives the Republican and Democratic nomination? ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley says Louisiana will be a critical state for the candidates, especially for Republicans.

CUT 7 (08)  “Marco Rubio”

Three Republican candidates remain, as Ben Carson has dropped out of the race. Stockley says the Louisiana delegates are crucial for Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, if they hope to beat Donald Trump. All three Republican candidates will be in Louisiana Friday.

Cut 8  (08)  “the nomination”

Cruz will be in Mandeville, Rubio will be in Baton Rouge, and Trump will be in New Orleans. Stockley says Democrats in Louisiana will probably support Hilary Clinton, but Trump is not a slam dunk in Louisiana…

Cut 9 (04)  “at this point”

Stockley says Louisiana doesn’t have enough suburban areas to give Rubio the kind of support he’s been drawing in other parts of the country.

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There are seven days left in the special legislative session and lawmakers still are at odds over the best way to address the 940 million dollar budget deficit for this fiscal year. Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com (lapolitics.com) says there has been repeated delays on many tax votes, but there should be some movement hopefully this afternoon…

Cut 10 (10) “fiscal year”

Alford says the governor is worried that if lawmakers can’t come up with a solution, another special session will be needed.

cut 11 (09) “history”

 Alford says if the House is unable to send over any additional revenue, then Governor Edwards will be left to make more cuts. Meanwhile the House is waiting to see what the Senate does with its proposal to cut 106 million dollars from this fiscal year’s budget. He says right now it’s like the House and Senate are playing a game of chicken…

cut 12 (09) “budget bill”

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Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, a Democrat from Ville Platte, says House Bill 122 on budget cuts will pass out of his committee Thursday. He says once that happens, more decisions can be made on the state’s deficit…:

Cut 13 (07)  “them in place”

After several days of holding off on any tax votes, the full House convenes at 1pm this afternoon and measures to increase taxes on cigarettes and alcohol are on the agenda. LaFleur says there is nothing worse than being in a political office and having to vote on either a tax increase, or cutting spending in areas that are important to the people…:

Cut 14 (09)  “rightfully so” 

The lower chamber was waiting to see what the Senate would do with cuts before voting on tax measures. LaFleur says everyone will know a lot more after today. He says it’s helped that Governor John Bel Edwards has been meeting with many lawmakers on these issues which is something they’re not used to…:

Cut 15 (10) “make it all happen” 

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The ULM basketball team goes for its eighth straight win tonight as the Warhawks host Georgia Georgia Southern at Seven PM at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. ULM’s winning streak is the fifth longest in the nation and Coach Keith Richard talks about what has gone right

Cut 16  (19)  “responded“

ULM has two more regular season games left and then they’ll compete in the Sun Belt Tournament as the number two seed. Richard says they want to keep building momentum heading into next week’s conference tourney in New Orleans…

Cut 17 (19)   right now”

Richard says he also wants to send the seniors out on a winning note…

Cut 18 (10) “like to be”

18:30 LRN Newscast, March 2, 2016

Former US Representative Joseph Cao (Gow) has entered the race for the US Senate seat that will vacated by David Vitter. Eight well-known candidates are now in the race. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says fundraising may be the defining factor in this race because so many candidates are competing for limited funds in the state.

CUT 6 (07) “dropping out”

Cross says some of the candidates may have to self-fund.

 

The special legislative session must end next Wednesday and lawmakers are still at odds over the best way to address the 940-million dollar deficit for this fiscal year. The full House is expected to take up bills Thursday when they convene at 1pm.

 

Former Saints safety Darren Sharper has reached a new plea deal in his federal drug and rape case. The agreement comes two weeks after U.S. District Judge Triche Milazzo rejected a prior plea deal. Sharper’s sentencing was set for Thursday but will take place June 16. A hearing for the new plea agreement will be March 17.

 

One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash last night near the Roanoke community in Jefferson Davis parish. Sgt. James Anderson with Louisiana State Police says none of the adults involved in the accident were wearing seat belts. Anderson says the crash was the result of 24-year-old Kayla Laborde failing to stop at a stop sign.

CUT 4 (10)  “been prevented”

25-year-old Kevin Daigle of Elton was pronounced dead at a Lafayette hospital. A two-year-old in one of the vehicles was restrained and received moderate injuries.

 

Louisiana’s iconic black bear, the original teddy bear, will be removed from the endangered species list next week, according to Louisiana Gannett. The ceremony to formally remove the bear from the list will be held at the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge. During the 1950s the Louisiana black bear population was fewer than 100, but that number has grown to upwards of 1000 bears.

17:30 Legislative Report, March 2nd, 2016

The special legislative session must end next Wednesday and lawmakers are still are at odds over the best way to address the 940 million dollar budget deficit for this fiscal year. Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com (lapolitics.com) says there has been repeated delays on many tax votes, but there should be some movement hopefully Thursday afternoon…:
Cut 1 (10) “fiscal year”
Alford says if the House is unable to send over any additional revenue, then Governor Edwards will be left to make more cuts. Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, a Democrat from Ville Platte, says House Bill 122 on budget cuts will pass out of his committee Thursday. He says once that happens, more decisions can be made on the state’s deficit…:
CUT 13 (07) “them in place”
The full House is expected to take up tax bills Thursday when they convene at 1pm.

Parents with children that have developmental disabilities went before the Senate Finance Committee urging lawmakers to increase taxes to help fund programs that help them take care of their kids. Ashley McReynolds is the mother of 9-year-old Cooper who has a serious genetic disorder that makes him feel like he’s starving to death. She says without state assistance they would not be able to raise Cooper at home…:
cut 12 (10) “together”
The testimony made many members of the committee extremely emotional.

The student body presidents of 19 Louisiana colleges wrote a letter to every state legislator today urging them to stop any further cuts to higher education. It says students of Louisiana are challenging their Senate and House of Representatives to provide real, long-term budget solutions to ensure the future of higher education. The letter calls on legislators to prevent higher education from having to absorb even the best case scenario cut, recommended by Edwards’ office, of about $75 million.

 

16:45 Sportscast, March 2nd, 2016

Fox Sports NFL reporter Alex Marvez reported earlier today that the Saints may stay in New Orleans for training camp, instead of holding practices in white Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. But hours after Marvez’s report, Pro Football Talk said the Saints ARE still moving forward with plans to go back to the Greenbrier. Nothing officials has been announced by the team.

The Baltimore Ravens have extended the contract of quarterback Joe Flacco. The three year agreement is worth $66.4 million dollars according to ESPN. Patriots QB Tom Brady reached an agreement earlier this week — leaving the question open. These numbers could be a starting point for Saints Quarterback Drew Brees’ contract extension which is expected to take place at some point this off season.

Pelicans star Anthony Davis says whether or not he’ll play tonight against the Rockets will be a game time decision. Davis has a sprained toe.

Tonight in Thibodaux, the sixth ranked LSU baseball team visits Nicholls State. The Tigers will have a new starting shortsop on the field. Kramer Robertson will be LSU’s third different starting shortstop this year and heard some encouraging words from the former LSU shortstop Alex Bregman…:
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Robertson moves from second to short, while Cole Freeman moves over to second after starting at short. First pitch is at 6pm.

ULM continues a two game series tonight in Monroe against Valparariso Val-pa-rai-so. The Warhaws one the first contest last night 12-9.

Bad news for the UL Lafayette baseball team. Cleanup hitter and senior outfielder Kyle Clement will reportedly miss a month after breaking a bone in his right forearm last night. He was hit by a pitch in the Cajuns seven to four win over over UNO. The Cajuns will travel to Lake Charles to face McNeese State tonight.

 

16:30 LRN Newscast, March 2, 2016

Parents of children with developmental disabilities went before the Senate Finance Committee urging lawmakers to increase taxes to help fund programs that help them take care of their kids. Ashley McReynolds is the mother of 9-year-old Cooper who has a serious genetic disorder that makes him feel like he’s starving to death. She says without state assistance they would not be able to raise Cooper at home. The testimony definitely touched members of the Senate Finance Committee like Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt….

cut 14 (08)  “as well”

 

Former US Representative Joseph Cao (Gow) has joined the race for the US Senate seat that will be vacated by David Vitter. Eight well-known candidates are now in the race. Cao, a republican, served one term in the House beginning in 2009. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says with so many familiar names in the race, Cao is not a favorite to head into the run off.

CUT 7 (11) “a shot”

 

One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash last night near the Roanoke community in Jefferson Davis parish. Sgt. James Anderson with Louisiana State Police says none of the adults involved in the accident were wearing seat belts.

CUT 3 (10)  “received injuries”

25-year-old Kevin Daigle of Elton was pronounced dead at a Lafayette hospital.

 

Duck Dynasty fans are celebrating at the Duck Commander Warehouse in West Monroe as the show airs its 100th episode tonight. Willie Robertson’s wife Korie, who also co-owns Duck Commander, says they are already filming season 10, and their new adopted 13-year-old son Rowdy Robertson will make appearances in the new season – joining 5 other siblings. The one hour season 9 finale airs tonight at 8pm on A&E.

Cut 11 (06) “it together”

 

15:30 Newscast, March 2nd, 2015

The state House once again decided to postpone the tax bills, one week from the day the legislative session must end. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s getting concerned about the stale mate lawmakers are in right now as the GOP hesitates to raise taxes before they see more cuts in government spending. A more than $900 million dollar deficit must be filled by July 1st.

The Senate Finance Committee heard heartbreaking testimony today from parents of children with disabilities who want lawmakers to help fund programs to assist with raising their kids. A Zachary father says his 14-year-old son Blaine suffers from severe autism and another rare condition. He says with two other kids in college, he needs assistance from the state to help him take care of Blaine…:
cut 13 (12) “right thing”
The testimony made several committee members emotional.

A tragic accident in Jefferson Davis Parish claimed the life of one 25 year old man and injured three others including a two year old child. State Police spokesman Sgt James Anderson says none of the adults were buckled up, but the two year old was restrained but still sustained injuries. He says not wearing seat belts had serious consequences for the adults involved…:
CUT 5 (06) “85 feet”
25-year-old Kevin Daigle of Elton was pronounced dead at a Lafayette hospital.

Duck Dynasty fans are celebrating at the Duck Commander Warehouse in West Monroe as the show airs its 100th episode tonight. Willie Robertson’s wife Korie, says the small town of West Monroe has seen a huge boost in tourism since the show aired. She says the best thing about filming the show has been spending time together with their family…:
cut 10 (07) “been great”
The one hour season 9 finale airs tonight at 8pm on A&E.

 

LRN PM Newscall Wednesday March 2nd

Former US Representative Joseph Cao has announced he will run for the US Senate seat that David Vitter will vacate. Halen Doughty has more…

CUT 1 (26)  “I’m Halen Doughty”

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The West Monroe-based show Duck Dynasty marks its 100th episode today. Jeff Palermo has the story…

CUT 2 (30)  “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash last night near the Roanoke community in Jefferson Davis parish. Sgt. James Anderson with Louisiana State Police says none of the adults involved in the accident were wearing seat belts.

CUT 3 (10)  “received injuries”

25-year-old Kevin Daigle of Elton was pronounced dead at a Lafayette hospital. Anderson says the crash was the result of 24-year-old Kayla Laborde failing to stop at a stop sign.

CUT 4 (10)  “been prevented”

A two-year-old in one of the vehicles was restrained and received moderate injuries. Anderson says not wearing seat belts had serious consequences for the adults involved.

CUT 5 (06)  “85 feet”

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Former US Representative Joseph Cao (Gow) has entered the race for the US Senate seat that will vacated by David Vitter. Eight well-known candidates are now in the race. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says fundraising may be the defining factor in this race because so many candidates are competing for limited funds in the state.

CUT 6 (07) “dropping out”

Cross says some of the candidates may have to self-fund. Cao, a republican, served one term in the House beginning in 2009. Cross says with so many familiar names in the race, Cao is not a favorite to head into the run off.

CUT 7 (11) “a shot”

Cross says Republicans John Kennedy, Charles Boustany and John Fleming are favorites to make the runoff. He says their name recognition and available funds will give them a leg up. Democrats Foster Campbell and Caroline Fayard are also in the running, but Cross says only one of them may have a real shot.

CUT 8 (07) “for Republicans”

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Duck Dynasty fans are celebrating at the Duck Commander Warehouse in West Monroe as the show airs its 100th episode tonight. Willie Robertson’s wife Korie, who also co-owns Duck Commander, says the family has received a lot of encouragement from Louisianans.

CUT 9 (06) “the whole process” 

The celebration continues throughout the day as members of the Robertson family say thanks to their fans at the warehouse. Robertson says the small town of West Monroe has seen a huge boost in tourism since the show aired.  She says the best thing about filming the show has been spending time together with their family.

cut 10 (07)  “been great”

Robertson says they are already filming season 10, and their new adopted 13-year-old son Rowdy Robertson will make appearances in the new season – joining 5 other siblings. The one hour season 9 finale airs tonight at 8pm on A&E.

Cut 11 (06) “it together”

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Parents with children that have developmental disabilities went before the Senate Finance Committee urging lawmakers to increase taxes to help fund programs that help them take care of their kids. Ashley McReynolds is the mother of 9-year-old Cooper who has a serious genetic disorder that makes him feel like he’s starving to death. She says without state assistance they would not be able to raise Cooper at home…

cut 12 (10) “together”

A Zachary father also spoke before the committee telling them about his 14-year-old son, Blaine, who suffers from severe autism and a rare chromosome condition. He says with two other kids in college, he needs assistance from the state to help him take care of Blaine.

cut 13 (12)  “right thing”

The testimony definitely touched members of the Senate Finance Committee like Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt….

cut 14 (08)  “as well”

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14:30 Newscast, March 2nd, 2016

Former US Representative Joseph Cao (Gow) has entered the race for the US Senate seat, joining seven other well-known candidates. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the candidates with high name recognition and available funds will have a leg up. Democrats Foster Campbell and Caroline Fayard are also in the running, but Cross says only one of them may have a real shot…:
CUT 8 (07) “for Republicans”

Parents with children that have developmental disabilities went before the Senate Finance Committee urging lawmakers to increase taxes to help fund programs that help them take care of their kids. Ashley McReynolds is the mother of 9-year-old Cooper who has a serious genetic disorder that makes him feel like he’s starving to death. She says without state assistance they would not be able to raise Cooper at home…:
cut 12 (10) “together”

The West Monroe-based show Duck Dynasty marks its 100th episode today. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
CUT 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Former state lawmaker Brett Geymann of Lake Charles says he’s running for Louisiana 3rd District Seat in the US House of Representatives. Geymann, a republican, is seeking to replace Charles Boustany, who is running for US Senate.

The state house is meeting at this hour and said they plan to take up the cigarette tax increase proposal.