Senator Bill Cassidy is hailing the signing of the bipartisan IRS Math Act that he had helped sponsor. Cassidy says the bill improves fairness, transparency and clarity when the IRS notifies taxpayers of errors in their tax returns.

Cut 12 (08) “…This addresses that.”

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep, the two-month immigration enforcement operation underway in New Orleans, Operation Catahoula Crunch is targeting those with violent crime arrests and they could be sent to Louisiana Lock up at the State Penitentiary in Angola which Governor Landry says will help secure America.

Cut 11 (10) “…criminal civil population.”

Louisiana’s best high school football players are signing with colleges today as a three-day early signing period began today. And after reports surfaced that he was going to hold off on signing, the nation’s number one defensive tackle, Richard Anderson from Edna Karr High School, has indeed signed with LSU. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine says Anderson’s teammate, four-star safety Aiden Hall, had signed with LSU earlier in the day.

Cut 7 (12) “…and hit”

Former LSU president, Dr. William Jenkins passed away last week at the age of 88 and former head of the LSU Foundation, Stephen Moret remembered him on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster. Dr. Jenkins also served as dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. And when he served as Chancellor of LSU, Moret says Dr. Jenkins took over at a time when there had been a loss of confidence in the university.

Cut 4 (11) “…trust in him”

As part of the two-month immigration enforcement operation in the New Orleans area, Operation Swamp Sweep, the Department of Homeland Security is launching Operation Catahoula Crunch. targeting undocumented aliens with violent crime arrests. They could be sent to Camp J at the State Penitentiary in Angola. In September Governor Landry said it would house what he called the “worst of the worst” criminal undocumented aliens.

Cut 10 (07) “…in this country.”

Remembrances and tributes are pouring in for former LSU System president, Dr. William Jenkins who passed away last week. Former head of the LSU Foundation, Stephen Moret spoke with Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana and remembered not only the leadership and mentorship of Dr. Jenkins but the man whom he said was the same caring man in private as he was in public.

Cut 3 (10) “…the same way.”

Dr. Jenkins was 88.

Some of the state’s best high school football prospects are signing with LSU today. Jeff Palermo has more on the first day of the early signing period…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep comes Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana’s Largest ever marsh creation project is complete. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority celebrated the completion of the over 3000-acre Lake Borgne Marsh project in St. Bernard Parish with a ribbon cutting yesterday. Governor Landry called it a victory in the effort to protect Louisiana’s coast. The project which began in 2021 reinforces the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System around the Greater New Orleans area.

Entergy Louisiana broke ground this week on two new power plants in Rayville that will support Meta’s A-I data center. Entergy says Meta is paying for the state-of-the-art generation facilities, but environmental groups have raised concerns that the data centers will lead to higher energy costs for everyone. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says that’s what they want to find out with a new task force has begun meeting to make sure Louisiana has enough power to provide electricity for everyone.

Cut 25 (12) “…with that”

The three-day early signing period when Louisiana’s best high school football players sign with colleges begins today. LSU’s first signee of the day was Destrehan receiver Jabari Mack. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine says Mack reminds him of former LSU star Ja’Marr Chase…

Cut 8 (05) “..strong kid.”

The nation’s number one defensive tackle Richard Anderson from Edna Karr is holding off on signing at LSU but remains committed. He is reportedly waiting to see who Lane Kiffin will name as his new defensive line coach.

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep, the Department of Homeland Security is launching what it calls Operation Catahoula Crunch. This operation is targeting specific undocumented aliens with violent crime arrests who had been released by police departments who it says have refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Once arrested, those people could be sent to the so-called “Louisiana Lockup” in Angola, which Governor Landry said would be used specifically for these people.

Cut 9 (12)  “…and holding facility.”

A new task force has begun meeting to make sure Louisiana has enough power to provide electricity for everyone, with a massive data center under construction in Richland Parish. Senate President Cameron Henry says the task force will produce its findings by March 1st.

Cut 12 (08) “…some adjustments.”

The number of homeowners insured by Citizens Insurance, the state’s insurer of last resort, remains near its 20-year peak. As of the end of last month, Citizens accounted for more than 122-thousand policies. Ben Albright, the president and CEO of the Independent Agents and Brokers Association of Louisiana, says in some areas, the only option besides Citizens are smaller insurance companies.

Cut 4 (13) “…much more capitalized.”

Louisiana’s best high school football players are signing with colleges today as a three-day early signing period began today. Lafayette Christian Academy star Brayden Allen was one of LSU’s first signees. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine says the Tigers are getting a good one in Allen

Cut 6 (09) “…slot corners.”

According to the latest data, the number of households and businesses that have Citizens Insurance, the state’s insurer of last restort is 122-thousand, which is not too far off from the peak, which was 172-thousand Citizens policies in 2008. Ben Albright, president of the Independent Agents and Brokers Association of Louisiana, says insurance reforms to help homeowners in south Louisiana get private insurance are showing positive returns, but it will take time…

Cut 6 (14) “….passed onto policyholders”

Immigration enforcement operations began in New Orleans today. The Department of Homeland Security is calling the operation “Catahoula Crunch” and the federal agency says the goal is to arrest undocumented immigrants accused of violent crimes released under sanctuary policies.

It is national signing day and high school football players are signing with colleges. Standout Destrehan wide receiver Jabari Mack was the first player to sign with LSU today. Jerit Roser with Louisiana vs All Y’all says there’s a lot to like about the playmaker out of St. Charles Parish…

Cut 15 (14) “…to be a weapon”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is a “yogi” which means he is a yoga lover and has already found his spot in Baton Rouge. Since arriving in the capitol city, Kiffin has been taking morning classes at the Yoglates Studio on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. Yoglates owner Katie Fox says her clients were shocked to see the new LSU football coach at their 6:30 AM class…

Cut 7 (11) “…everyone did awesome”

The number of homeowners insurance policies written by the so-called insurer of last resort is at a 20-year high. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno has selected her City Council colleague and current Budget Chair, Joe Giarrusso, to serve as New Orleans’ next Chief Administrative Officer.   As CAO, Giarrusso will oversee the city’s day-to-day operations, manage city services, and supervise how New Orleans spends its money.

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As Meta builds its ten billion dollar AI data center in Richland Parish… Entergy Louisiana has begun work on two new power plants to support it. Entergy says Meta is paying for the state-of-the-art generation facilities, but environmental groups have raised concerns that the data centers will lead to higher energy costs for everyone. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says that’s what a new task force is looking into.

Cut 11 (12) “…with that”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is a bit of a yogi ans seems to have found a place to practice in Baton Rouge at the Yogalates Studio on Perkins Road.  Yoglates owner Kate Fox says she was delighted when she got the call saying the coach wants to come by this week and she’s hopping he’ll be a longtime client.

Cut 9 (12)  “…part of it”

A task force has started meeting to discuss energy Louisiana’s energy use and the possibility of more data centers here.  Here’s Jeff Palermo.
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New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is into yoga and has apparently been taking morning classes at the Yoglates Studio on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge since he’s been here. Yoglates owner Kate Fox …

Cut 8 (10) “…yes (giggles)

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The number of homeowners insured by the state’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Insurance, remains near its 20-year peak. Ben Albright, the president and CEO of the Independent Agents and Brokers Association of Louisiana  says that’s due in large part to the legislature’s suspension of a ten percent surcharge on Citizens Insurance.

Cut 5 (14) “…because of claims.”

The early national signing day period begins today and the class has been shifting this week. LSU’s two top commitments, Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson are expected to delay signing to a school until February.  Jerit Roser with Louisiana vs All Y’all says it’s possible that their NIL packages could have changed due to the new coaching staff.

Cut 14 (15) “…for college.”

Meta is building a ten-billion-dollar AI data center in Richland Parish and state economic development officials say more data centers are on the way. That is why a new task force has begun meeting to make sure Louisiana has enough power to provide electricity for everyone. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says it’s a valid question to ask…

Cut 10 (10) “…current businesses.”

The number of homeowners insured by Citizens Insurance, the state’s insurer of last resort, remains near its 20-year peak. As of the end of last month, Citizens accounted for more than 122-thousand policies. Ben Albright, the president and CEO of the Independent Agents and Brokers Association of Louisiana, says in some areas, the only option besides Citizens are smaller insurance companies.

Cut 4 (13) “…much more capitalized.”

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The early national signing day period begins today and there have already been several de-commitments and new additions to LSU’s Class of 2026. Jerit Roser with Louisiana vs All Y’all says the major changes that have occurred are what come with a coaching change.

Cut 13 (09)  “…fit differently.”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is a “yogi” which means he is a yoga lover and has already found his spot in Baton Rouge. Since arriving in the capitol city, Kiffin has been taking morning classes at the Yoglates Studio on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. Yoglates owner Kate Fox says her clients were shocked to see the new LSU football coach at their 6:30 AM class…

Cut 7 (11) “…everyone did awesome.”