The LSU board of supervisors has selected twelve innovations to support with grant money.  Kevin Barnhart tells us where some of the places funds are going.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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US Senator Kennedy is proposing an amendment to the national farm bill that would require SNAP users to have a valid photo ID.

Cut 2 (29) “I’m  matt Doyle” 

Louisiana has seen gains in child well-being, but those gains could be reversed if an undercount of children takes place with the upcoming census.  The latest KIDS COUNT Data Book ranked Louisiana 49th in overall child well-being, despite improvements since 2010 in nine of the 16 measures tracked in the annual report. KIDS COUNT manager at Agenda for Children Teresa Falgoust says she’s concerned it may be tough to get accurate census data this year.

cut 9 (10)  “…from getting counted.”

Falgoust explains that over $2 billion are allocated to children’s programs based on census numbers, so accuracy is important.

Cut 10 (06) “…accurate census count.”

Among the issues the state faces with child well-being is the child poverty rate, which Falgoust says is on the rise.

Cut 11 (10) “…from 27% to 29%.”

Among the other statistics, the Falgoust says there has been some nice gains in on-time high school graduation rates.

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A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in Morehouse Parish following arson allegations. Marquarious Williams fled to McKinney, Texas in 2017 after the incident at Bastrop high where he allegedly set set a fire in the bathroom in the after school hours. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says his discovery was unexpected…

Cut 12 (08)   “…identified him”

Browning says the malicious act deserves the aggravated arson charge, and that Williams started the blaze using nothing more more than ordinary materials…

Cut 13 (09) “…ignite it” 

Williams evaded police for months following the arson, and investigators are not sure why Williams was found by Texas authorities in McKinney. Williams was apprehended during a routine traffic stop.

Browning says the fire marshal’s office unfortunately has a lot of experience dealing with school arson, something they see several times a month.

Cut 14 (06)  “…in a school”

Williams currently awaits prosecution.

The LSU board of supervisors has selected twelve innovations to support with grant money.  The funds are the result royalties from the licensing of earlier inventions and innovations from the university.  CEO of the LSU Research and Technology Foundation, Arthur Cooper, says another concept that received funding is one for the taste buds: an oyster flavoring.

Cut 5  (08) “…should have more.”

Senator John Kennedy has sponsored an amendment to the Senate Farm Bill that would require SNAP program recipients to show a photo ID during a transaction. Kennedy says this would help cut back on tens of billions of dollars in yearly fruad, that is rampant in the program…

Cut 6 (10)  “intended them to go”

Louisiana has seen gains in child well-being, but those gains could be reversed if an undercount of children takes place with the upcoming census.  KIDS COUNT manager at Agenda for Children Teresa Falgoust explains that over $2 billion are allocated to children’s programs based on census numbers, so accuracy is important.

Cut 10 (06) “…accurate census count.”

A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in Morehouse Parish following arson allegations. Marquarious Williams fled to McKinney, Texas in 2017 after the incident at Bastrop high where he allegedly set set a fire in the bathroom in the after school hours. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the malicious act deserves the aggravated arson charge, and that Williams started the blaze using nothing more than ordinary materials…

Cut 13 (09) “…ignite it” 

Louisiana has seen gains in child well-being, but those gains could be reversed if an undercount of children takes place with the upcoming census.  The latest KIDS COUNT Data Book ranked Louisiana 49th in overall child well-being, despite improvements since 2010 in nine of the 16 measures tracked in the annual report. KIDS COUNT manager at Agenda for Children Teresa Falgoust says she’s concerned it may be tough to get accurate census data this year.

cut 9 (10)  “…from getting counted.”

Senator John Kennedy has sponsored an amendment to the Senate Farm Bill that would require SNAP program recipients to show a photo ID during a transaction. Kennedy says this would help cut back on tens of billions of dollars in yearly fruad, that is rampant in the program…

Cut 6 (10)  “intended them to go”

The LSU board of supervisors has selected twelve innovations to support with grant money.  The funds are the result royalties from the licensing of earlier inventions and innovations from the university.  CEO of the LSU Research and Technology Foundation, Arthur Cooper, says among the innovations that obtained funding included oyster flavoring, as well as biodegradable Mardi Gras beads.

Cut 4  (08) “…should have more.”

A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in Morehouse Parish following arson allegations. Marquarious Williams fled to McKinney, Texas in 2017 after the incident at Bastrop high where he allegedly set set a fire in the bathroom in the after school hours. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the malicious act deserves the aggravated arson charge, and that Williams started the blaze using nothing more than ordinary materials…

Cut 13 (09) “…ignite it” 

Since 2016, the state legislature has battled huge budget deficits, but the Edwards’ administration now says we can look forward to financial stability over the next seven years. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the new state sales tax rate of 4.45% along with the other revenues the state gets, should remain consistent.

Cut 8 (13)  “budget problems”

The LSU board of supervisors has selected twelve innovations to support with grant money.  The funds are the result royalties from the licensing of earlier inventions and innovations from the university.  CEO of the LSU Research and Technology Foundation, Arthur Cooper, explains how the selection process takes place.

Cut 3 (13) “…then get funded.”

The latest KIDS COUNT Data Book ranked Louisiana 49th in overall child well-being, despite improvements since 2010 in nine of the 16 measures tracked in the annual report. KIDS COUNT manager at Agenda for Children Teresa Falgoust says despite some progress in other areas, child poverty is on the rise.

Cut 11 (10) “…from 27% to 29%.”

A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in Morehouse Parish following arson allegations. Marquarious Williams fled to McKinney, Texas after the incident at Bastrop high where he allegedly set set a fire in the bathroom in the after school hours. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the fire marshal’s office unfortunately has a lot of experience dealing with school arson, something they see several times a month.

Cut 14 (06)  “…in a school”

Louisiana has seen gains in child well-being, but those gains could be reversed if an undercount of children takes place with the upcoming census. KIDS COUNT manager at Agenda for Children Teresa Falgoust explains that over $2 billion are allocated to children’s programs based on census numbers, so accuracy is important.

Cut 10 (06) “…accurate census count.”

A 17-year-old suspect is in custody in Morehouse Parish following arson allegations. Marquarious Williams fled to McKinney, Texas after the incident and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says his discovery was unexpected…

Cut 12 (08)   “…identified him”

Lieutenant governors from around the nation are converging in New Orleans for a three day summit.  Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will welcome the annual 2018 meeting of the National Lt. Governors Association with opening remarks.  Among the topics being discussed, Nungesser says he intends on bringing attention to the dangers of cheaper, imported seafood.

Cut 4  (10) “…across the country.”

Most state agencies survived the special session without a cut, but the Department of Corrections was not so lucky.  But it wasn’t all bad news. The legislature OK’d 24 million dollars in pay raises for corrections workers, bringing average pay from 12 dollars an hour to 14.  Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc says they experienced a 52 percent turnover last year, and this will help draw in prospects to fill the hundreds of vacant positions.

Cut 15 (11) “for jobs”

Lieutenant governors from around the nation are converging in New Orleans for a three-day summit.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (28)  I’m Kevin Barnhart.“

23-year-old Earl Hancock, a Jonesville man is under arrested after allegedly running over a 14-year-old girl who was taking out the trash in front of her house. The incident left Cadance Parker dead. State Police Spokesperson Master Trooper Scott Moreau says it’s a litany of charges.

Cut 12 (11) “no insurance “

Most state agencies survived the special session without a cut, but the Department of Corrections was not so lucky. Construction and repair projects were put off once again, leading to concerns from department officials that the facilities used to house inmates could be running low on time. Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc says  the state has not provided funding for new facilities in over ten years, which he says is bound to catch up with Louisiana sooner than later.

Cut 14 (09) “be done”

Louisiana has seen gains in child well-being, but those gains could be reversed if an undercount of children takes place with the upcoming census.  The latest Data Book ranked Louisiana 49th in overall child well-being, despite improvements since 2010 in nine of the 16 measures tracked in the annual report. KIDS COUNT manager at Agenda for Children Teresa Falgoust says this year’s census may prove to be tricky in securing the most accurate data.

cut 9 (10)  “…from getting counted.”

Since 2016, the state legislature has battled huge budget deficits, but the Edwards’ administration now says we can look forward to financial stability over the next seven years. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the legislature’s decision to renew a portion of an expiring one-cent sales tax will give the state a stable revenue source.

Cut 7 (12)  “going to look like”

Most state agencies survived the special session without a cut, but the Department of Corrections was not so lucky. Construction and repair projects were put off once again, leading to concerns from department officials that the facilities used to house inmates could be running low on time. Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc says they got hit pretty hard at the last second.

Cut 13 (07)  “that sense” 

But the legislature did OK 24 million dollars in pay raises for corrections workers.

A Jonesville man is under arrested after allegedly running over a 14-year-old girl who was taking out the trash in front of her house. The incident left Cadance Parker dead, and 23-year-old Earl Hancock locked in the Catahoula Parish Detention Center. State Police Spokesperson Master Trooper Scott Moreau:

Cut 10 (11)   “time later.”

Lieutenant governors from around the nation are converging in New Orleans for a three day summit.  Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will kick off the annual 2018 meeting of the National Governors Association. It’ll be a chance for state leaders to share ideas, and with Louisiana’s history in the state’s handling of emergencies, Nungesser says he will be discussing the best practices in managing a crisis.

Cut 6 (13) “…be better prepared.”

Lieutenant governors from around the nation are converging in New Orleans for a three day summit. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will welcome the annual 2018 meeting of the National Governors Association with opening remarks. Among the other items up for discussion, Nungesser says it’s his goal to figure out ways for states to work together in marketing themselves to international visitors.
Cut 5 (10) “…spend more money in America.”

Since 2016, the state legislature has battled huge budget deficits, but the Edwards’ administration now says we can look forward to financial stability over the next seven years. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne:.
Cut 9 (10) “in the state”

A Jonesville man is under arrested after allegedly running over a 14-year-old girl who was taking out the trash in front of her house. The incident left Cadance Parker dead, and 23-year-old Earl Hancock locked in the Catahoula Parish Detention Center. State Police Spokesperson Master Trooper Scott Moreau says Hancock has been charged with a litany of offenses.
Cut 12 (11) “no insurance “

Most state agencies survived the special session without a cut, but the Department of Corrections was not so lucky. Construction and repair projects were put off once again, leading to concerns from department officials that the facilities used to house inmates could be running low on time. Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc:
Cut 15 (11) “for jobs”

The Department of Corrections will have to eat some cuts as a result of the budget compromise, but DOC workers will have one thing to look forward to: a pay increase. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Lieutenant governors from around the nation are converging in New Orleans for a three day summit. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will welcome the annual 2018 meeting of the National Governors Association with opening remarks. Among the topics being discussed, Nungesser says he intends on bringing attention to the dangers of cheaper, imported seafood.
Cut 4 (10) “…across the country.”

Since 2016, the state legislature has battled huge budget deficits, but the Edwards’ administration now says we can look forward to financial stability over the next seven years. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the legislature’s decision to renew a portion of an expiring one-cent sales tax will give the state a stable revenue source.
Cut 8 (13) “budget problems”

A Jonesville man is under arrested after allegedly running over a 14-year-old girl who was taking out the trash in front of her house. The incident left Cadance Parker dead, and 23-year-old Earl Hancock locked in the Catahoula Parish Detention Center. State Police Spokesperson Master Trooper Scott Moreau:
Moreau says Hancock lost control, because of severe impairment in his ability to drive due to drugs and alcohol.
Cut 11 (12) “residence.”

Governor Edward’s Administration is looking forward to what they say will be seven years of fiscal stability due to the passage of 4.45 percent sales tax. Jeff Palermo has the story.
Cut 2 (31) ” I’m Jeff Palermo”

Lieutenant governors from around the nation are converging in New Orleans for a three day summit. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will welcome the annual 2018 meeting of the National Governors Association with opening remarks. Among the topics being discussed, Nungesser says he intends on bringing attention to the dangers of cheaper, imported seafood.

A Jonesville man is under arrested after allegedly running over a 14-year-old girl who was taking out the trash in front of her house. The incident left Cadance Parker dead, and 23-year-old Earl Hancock locked in the Catahoula Parish Detention Center. State Police Spokesperson Master Trooper Scott Moreau:
Cut 10 (11) “time later.”

Most state agencies survived the special session without a cut, but the Department of Corrections was not so lucky. Construction and repair projects were put off once again, leading to concerns from department officials that the facilities used to house inmates could be running low on time. Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc says the state has not provided funding for new facilities in over ten years, which he says is bound to catch up with Louisiana sooner than later.
Cut 14 (09) “be done”