Legislation inspired by the LSU sexual misconduct scandal mandating higher ed employees properly report known incidents of “power-based violence” is headed to the Senate floor. LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan says this legislation is vital…

Cut 5  (09)  “…safe”

Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed also spoke in favor of the bill.

The House Ways and Means Committee advances a proposal that would eliminate the state’s income tax on residents and a tax on businesses known as the corporate franchise tax. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson says to make up for an estimated four billion dollars in lost revenue, local governments can raise property and sales taxes…

Cut 13 (08)“….income tax rate”

Senate Education votes 5-1 in favor of a bill that would make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields’ bill would require all children to start school at the age of five. Homeschool Louisiana Government Affairs spokesperson Jesse Leger spoke in opposition. She says five-year-olds should be outside playing, not limited to a classroom setting…

Cut 11 (09) “…happy about”

A Senate bill to raise the state minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning in 2021 advances from Senate Labor 3 to 2. Bill author, New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says the top five occupations with the greatest number of workers earning less than $8.25 an hour are cashiers, waiters, food prep workers, home healthcare aides, and fast-food workers. Carter says these are all essential.

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Legislation inspired by the LSU sexual misconduct scandal mandating, among other things, that higher ed employees properly report known incidents of “power-based violence” is headed to the Senate floor. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow…

Cut 3 (08)  “…existed” 

Power-based violence is defined as dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking.

A bill mandating five-year-olds to go kindergarten is headed to the Senate floor as well. Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools Legal Director Sarah Vandergriff says early education increases student literacy rates.

Cut 10 (06) “….is supported.” 

Homeschool Louisiana argues five-year-olds should be outside playing and not limited to a classroom setting and this is an overreach of government.

The House Ways and Means Committee advances a proposal that would eliminate the state’s income tax on residents and the corporate franchise tax. It’s unclear if Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson’s tax reform plan has enough support to get the two-thirds vote needed to pass, but Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey says it’s a proposal that should be looked at some more…

Cut 15 (10) “…consideration” 

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s thankful the criminal justice system dispensed justice against ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin who was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says justice was done…

cut 6 (11) “….never taught”

Louisiana elected officials react to a jury convicting former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder and manslaughter of George Floyd. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (28) …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

A sixth body has been recovered from the Seacor powerlift boat that capsized a week ago Tuesday. The Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office says 31-year-old Quinon Pitre of St. Mary Parish, has been recovered. Seven crew members remain missing as divers continue search efforts inside the vessel.

Legislation inspired by the LSU sexual misconduct scandal mandating higher ed employees properly report known incidents of “power-based violence” is headed to the Senate floor. Higher ed officials came out in support of the legislation. Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed…

Cut 4 (13) “…environment.” 

Power-based violence is defined as dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking.

The House Ways and Means Committee advances a proposal to eliminate the state’s income tax on residents and a tax on businesses known as the corporate franchise tax. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson tax plan would also lower the homestead exemption from 75-to 25-thousand dollars. The freshman lawmaker believes the public will support the measure.

Cut 14 (05) “..will sell” 

The Senate Education Committee approved bills today in response to LSU’s mishandling of previous sexual misconduct cases. The legislation spells out how college campuses and law enforcement should communicate when an allegation is made and detail what employees should do when they receive a complaint. It also requires colleges to fire employees who do not properly report allegations. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan spoke in favor…
cut 5 (09) “…safe”

The Senate Education Committee also approved a bill that requires five-year-olds to attend kindergarten. Executive Director of the Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families Susan East Nelson supports the bill because research shows early education has a direct impact on learning and social skills.
Cut 12 (11) “…children thrive”

Louisiana elected officials are satisfied that a jury found ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus Ted James said on Talk Louisiana on WRKF he was expecting an acquittal….
Cut 8 (10) “..held accountable”
Chauvin will be sentenced in two months and the most serious charge carries up to 40 years in prison.

The House Ways and Means Committee advances a proposal that would eliminate the state’s income tax on residents and a tax on businesses known as the corporate franchise tax. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson says to make up for an estimated four billion dollars in lost revenue, local governments can raise property and sales taxes
Cut 13 (08)“….income tax rate”

A Senate Committee approves legislation mandating higher education staff properly report known cases of sexual misconduct or be terminated. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Matt Doyle.” 

An 85-year-old woman was killed Tuesday when her golf cart crashed and pinned her to the ground. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says the woman was unresponsive when emergency workers answered the call around 9 p.m. near Abita Springs. The parish coroner’s office will determine the cause of death and release the woman’s name.

Many are saying justice was served when former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd. But Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus Ted James on Talk Louisiana on WRKF tells host Jim Engster he can’t go that far…

Cut 9 (08) “..it was justice.”

Senate Education votes 5-1 in favor of a bill that would make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields’ bill would require all children to start school at the age of five. Homeschool Louisiana Governmental Affairs Jesse Leger spoke in opposition saying five-year-olds should be outside playing, not limited to a classroom setting and this places another burden on families who homeschool.

Cut 11 (09) “…happy about”

Several spoke in favor. advances to the Senate Floor but could be sent to the Senate Finance to address fiscal needs.

Legislation inspired by the LSU sexual misconduct scandal mandating, among other things, that higher ed employees properly report known incidents of “power-based violence” is headed to the Senate floor. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow…

Cut 3 (08)  “…existed” 

Power-based violence is defined as dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking.

A bill mandating five-year-olds to go kindergarten is headed to the Senate floor as well. Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools Legal Director Sarah Vandergriff says early education increases student literacy rates.

Cut 10 (06) “….is supported.” 

The organization known as Homeschool Louisiana argues five-year-olds should be outside playing and not limited to a classroom setting and this is an overreach of government.

Louisiana elected officials react to a jury convicting former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of the murder and manslaughter of George Floyd. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd. Cell phone video showed Chauvin’s knee pressing on Floyd’s neck for nine and half minutes during an arrest. Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus Ted James said on Talk Louisiana on WRKF he was expecting an acquittal….

Cut 8 (10) “..held accountable”

Social media claims that the COVID vaccine is responsible for a more than 300-percent increase in miscarriages is causing concerns. LSU Health New Orleans OB/GYN Doctor Asha Heard says there has been no evidence at this time to suggest the claims of an increase are true and miscarriages early in pregnancy are far more common than you would think.

Cut 12 (06) “…recognized pregnancies.”

Heard says speak with your personal physician and not social media for your medical concerns.

A Bossier City Senator proposes dedicating the expiring .45 percent of the state’s sales tax solely to roads and bridges. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Divers have recovered a sixth body that was a crewmember on the capsized Seacor Power lift boat in the Gulf of Mexico. The Lafourche Parish Coroner’s office identifies the person as 31-year-old Quinon Pitre of St. Mary Parish. Seven crew members remain missing.