After a lengthy debate, the House Education Committee voted against a bill that would have prohibited teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in front of the entire classroom. The measure died on a four to seven vote, New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman voted against it…
cut 9 (10) “…cannot support this bill”

Lawmakers are working on legislation to incentivize retired teachers to come back to the classroom to help address a teacher shortage…
cut 4 (10) “….get it”
Currently, retired teachers can return to the classroom and collect 25-percent of their final average compensation. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds’ bill boosts that percentage up to 50-percent. It has been approved by the House.

The lawyer for former State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves says a legislative committee investigating the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene has the information they need from the journals kept by Reeves. Houma Representative Tanner Magee has threatened to charge Reeves with contempt, but attorney Lewis Unglesby says that would be an unreasonable response…
cut 14 (10) “…confusion there’
Magee met with Unglesby on Monday to make copies of pages in the journal pertaining to anything written about the Greene case. Magee believes Reeves is acting in contempt for refusing to provide an entry dated June 17th, 2020 that mentioned the governor by name and police brutality…
cut 11 (12) “….contempt charges”
Unglesby says anything in the journals kept by Reeves pertaining to the Greene case has been given to lawmakers

The state House of Representatives approves a bill that expands the state’s medical-marijuana program. Michelle Southern has the story…:

CUT 01         (31)    “…Michelle Southern.”

Louisiana State Police have changed the missing person case involving the disappearance of 33-year-old ride share driver Ella Goodie, of Scott, to a homicide investigation. Goodie was last seen in early March. Her car was found a month later in Missouri. State Police ask anyone with knowledge of what happened to Ella to contact them.

Based on a draft opinion leaked to Politico the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the 1973 case Roe versus Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. Such a decision would mean abortion would be illegal in Louisiana. Ben Clapper, with Louisiana Right to Life, says a 2006 bill signed by Governor Kathleen Blanco will kick in if Row V. Wade is reversed. Some say that will be a sad day for women, but Clapper says women’s health need not be threatened…:

CUT 14(12)      “…giving birth.”

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed the draft opinion leaked IS authentic.

Police in Abbeville arrest a young mother in connection with alleged abuse of her baby. The child was brought to a hospital with broken bones and head injuries and is currently in critical condition. 26-year-old Kassidy McGee is charged with cruelty to a juvenile and possession of drugs in the presence of a child. The investigation is ongoing.

The Louisiana House overwhelming approves a bill to expand the medical marijuana program. The bill would assure the ten existing licenses are issued; there are currently only nine … and it would allow licensees to have more than one store. Gretna Representative Joe Marino added an amendment to allow that IF a pharmacy has more than 25-hundred patients…:

CUT 07(12)      “…only nine locations.”

The legislation also shifts regulatory authority from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Health. It moves now to the Senate.

Police in Lafayette say someone shot a 14-year-old boy Monday, and left him to die in a public park. The teen was found in time and rushed to a hospital, where his condition is stabilizing. LPD is asking the public for information on the crime.

The Louisiana House unanimously backs legislation that would allow some retired teachers to return to work, while still receiving their full retirement benefits. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says his bill addresses a statewide teacher shortage. Currently, retired teachers can return to the classroom and collect 25-percent of their final average compensation. Edmonds boosts that percentage up to 50-percent. He was asked why not move the percentage higher…:

CUT 05         (09)    “…we can pass.”

Edmonds bill heads to the Senate for further consideration. The Senate has already passed its own bill with the same intent.

State Police say a Monday morning traffic stop on Interstate 12 in St. Tammany Parish turned into a big drug bust. Sensing the big rig driver and his passenger were acting suspiciously, troopers got permission to search the rig and found 55 pounds of cocaine; worth over $5-million on the street. The two men – both residents of New York State – are in the parish jail.

Based on a draft opinion from the Supreme Court, abortions could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

The FBI warns of an increase in so-called “sextortion” schemes in northern Louisiana. Agents say criminals pose online as minors, convince others minors to take sexually explicit photos or videos, then they threaten to expose them if they don’t pay. They say get involved in what your kid is doing online.

The bipartisan committee investigating the circumstances of and events following the deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene is set to hold the former head of the Louisiana State Police, Kevin Reeves, in contempt for his refusal to turn over documents that could shed additional light on the actions of LSP. Committee chairman Tanner Magee says his meeting with Reeves’ attorney, Lewis Unglesby – in which he was supposed to hand over pertinent documents – didn’t go well…:

CUT 10(10)      “…got a little heated.”

Unglesby says that Col. Reeves hasn’t done anything to warrant contempt charges and has been wholly cooperative with the investigation.

By a strong margin the full House has voted to officially do away with two state holidays reminiscent of the Civil War era; Confederate Memorial Day and Robert E. Lee’s Birthday. The vote was 60 in favor, 20 against and 23 members absent or abstaining from vote. The measure now moves over to the Senate.

The Louisiana House approves a bill that expands the state’s medical-marijuana program. Michelle Southern has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Michelle Southern.”

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Based on a draft opinion from the Supreme Court, abortions in Louisiana could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story….

Cut 2 (30)…I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

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The Louisiana House unanimously backs legislation that would allow some retired teachers to return to work, while still receiving their full retirement benefits. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds on why this bill is needed…

Cut 3 (04) “…door step”

Edmonds is the sponsor of the legislation and the state department of education has expressed concern about not having enough qualified teachers…

Cut 4  (10) “..get it”

Currently, retired teachers can return to the classroom and collect 25-percent of their final average compensation. Edmonds boosts that percentage up to 50-percent. He was asked why not move the percentage higher…

Cut 5  (09) “…we can pass”

Edmonds bill heads to the Senate for further consideration. The Senate has already passed its own bill to bring back retired teachers.

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The Louisiana House overwhelming approves a bill to expand the medical marijuana program. There are currently nine licensed medical marijuana pharmacies in Louisiana and Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s measure awards a tenth license and allows licensee holders to open multiple pharmacies…

Cut 6  (10) “…who are closer” 

A big complaint from medical marijuana patients is access with only nine pharmacies that dispense the drug. Gretna Representative Joe Marino added an amendment to the bill that allows a medical marijuana license holder to open another location if they have 25-hundred patients…

Cut 7 (12) “…locations.” 

The bill also allows home delivery.

Magee says the legislation also shifts regulatory authority from the department of agriculture to the department of health

Cut 8 (10) “…products.” 

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The bipartisan committee investigating the circumstances of and events following the deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene is set to hold the former head of the Louisiana State Police, Kevin Reeves, in contempt for his refusal to turn over documents that could shed additional light on the actions of LSP. Here’s the committee chair, Representative Tanner Magee…

Cut 9 (12) “…the subpoena.”

Magee says he arranged to meet with Reeve’s attorney, Lewis Unglesby to review the journals only for notes related specifically to the Greene case. When he arrived, the meeting did not go as planned…

Cut 10 (10) “…got a little heated.”

During the meeting, Magee said he identified an entry date of June 17, 2020, that referenced Governor John Bel Edwards by name along with notes about police brutality and body cams, and wanted to review it in greater detail. Unglesby refused to turn it over, along with the other requested materials, leading to the current situation…

Cut 11 (12)  “…contempt charges.” 

In response, Unglesby says that Col. Reeves hasn’t done anything to warrant contempt charges and has been wholly cooperative with the investigation.

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Based on a draft opinion leaked to Politico the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the 1973 case Roe versus Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. Such a decision would mean abortion would be illegal in Louisiana. Louisiana Right to Life Director Ben Clapper explains why…

Cut 12 (08) “..overturned.”  

That 2006 trigger law was signed by former Democratic Governor Kathleen Blanco.

The Supreme Court is making its ruling based on a legal challenge to a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks. Clapper says an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito says Roe was wrong from the start and it’s time to return the abortion issue to the public’s elected representatives

Cut 13 (09) “…in Washington D.C.”

Because of Louisiana’s trigger law, three abortion clinics in this state will close immediately if the Supreme Court overturns Roe versus Wade. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry tweeted that she is so sorry for what will happen to women in our country. Clapper had this response

Cut 14 (12)  “…filer.”

The Louisiana House overwhelming approves a bill to expand the medical marijuana program. There are currently nine licensed medical marijuana pharmacies in Louisiana and Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s measure awards a tenth license and allows license holders to open multiple pharmacies…:

CUT 06(10)      “…who are closer.”

The bill also allows home delivery. Magee says the legislation also shifts regulatory authority from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Health.

State Police say a Monday traffic stop on I-12 in St. Tammany Parish led to the seizure of over 55 pounds of cocaine. Street value in excess of $5-million. The driver of the big rig and a passenger were arrested and are in the parish jail.

Now missing for nearly two months, police say disappearance of 33-year-old Ella Goodie, of Scott, is now being investigated as a homicide. Goodie was last seen Match 9^th. Her car was found in Missouri April 4^th.

The Louisiana House unanimously backs legislation that would allow some retired teachers to return to work, while still receiving their full retirement benefits. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds on why this bill is needed…:

Cut 03  (04)      “…door step.”

Currently, retired teachers can return to the classroom and collect 25-percent of their final average annual pay. Edmonds’ bill boosts that percentage up to 50-percent.

Based on a draft opinion leaked to Politico the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the 1973 case Roe versus Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. Such a decision would mean abortion would be illegal in Louisiana. Louisiana Right to Life Director Ben Clapper says that’s due to a 2006 state trigger bill signed into law by then-Governor Blanco..:

CUT 13(10)      “…in Washington DC.”

The Louisiana House approves a bill that expands the state’s medical-marijuana program. Michelle Southern has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Michelle Southern.”

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Based on a draft opinion leaked to Politico the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the 1973 case Roe versus Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. Such a decision would mean abortion would be illegal in Louisiana. Louisiana Right to Life Director Ben Clapper explains why…

Cut 12 (08) “..overturned.”

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The bipartisan committee investigating the circumstances of and events following the deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene is set to hold the former head of the Louisiana State Police, Kevin Reeves, in contempt for his refusal to turn over documents that could shed additional light on the actions of LSP. Here’s the committee chair, Representative Tanner Magee…

Cut 9 (12) “…the subpoena.”

In response, Reeve’s attorney Lewis Unglesby says that Col. Reeves hasn’t done anything to warrant contempt charges and has been wholly cooperative with the investigation.

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Improving access to medical marijuana is one of the goals of state lawmakers during the ongoing session. The Louisiana House has approved a bill that allows the nine medical marijuana license holders to open more than one pharmacy if they have a patient count over 25-hundred. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the legislation also shifts regulatory authority from the ag department to the department of health…
cut 28 (10) “…..products”

Louisiana schools would offer free menstrual supplies in bathrooms as a result of a bill that’s awaiting discussion on the House floor. The House Education Committee approved the measure and Ananya Bhatia from Caddo Magnet in Shreveport testified in favor…
cut 8 (12) “…basic needs”
Eleven states already have bills requiring schools to provide menstrual products.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says lawmakers are still looking at legislation to prevent huge increases in flood insurance premiums as a result of Risk Rating 2.0. Graves says one proposed bill has bipartisan support…
cut 12 (13) ‘…these rates together”
Graves says the ultimate solution is to build better storm and flood mitigation measures, so flood insurance is not a necessity.

A student from Southern University Lab in Baton Rouge has received the honorable Gold Medal Congressional Award. The accolade awarded to Kelsie Tillage, who is in 11th grade, is the highest honor a young person can achieve from Congress. Tillage says she’s so grateful…:
CUT 13 (06) “community as well”
Tillage has a 4.29-grade point average and performs hundreds of hours of community service.

LSU baseball has been making a climb in the power rankings after winning six of its last eight ball games. The Tigers have gotten better pitching as of late but stopping LSU’s offense remains job number one for opponents, no easy task against a lineup so deep and talented. Dylan Crews is batting .328 this season with 13 home runs and says he keeps his approach simple…

Cut 17 (16) “…extend on really.”

The Tigers host Nicholls tonight at 6:30.

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In other action around the state, Lamar visits the Southern Jaguars while McNeese hosts Stephen F. Austin. UL-Monroe heads west on I-20 to take on Louisiana Tech, as UNO heads across town to play Tulane for the Pelican Cup in New Orleans.

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With just a couple of weeks to go in the regular season, the U-L Cajuns are jockeying for position in the Sun Belt conference and in the RPI as they try to get back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Coach Matt Deggs says the pressure is on, but he’s confident.

Cut 19 (20) _“…one of them.”

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The LSU women’s basketball team has added another transfer, 5-foot-8 guard Kateri Poole from Ohio State. Last season Poole averaged 4.8 points and 2.4 assists for the Buckeyes and played in OSU’s win over the Tigers in the second round of the NCAA tournament. With three transfers now, Kim Mulkey’s recruiting class for next season is up to seven players.

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