The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare will meet this morning to discuss concerns of the child welfare division at the Department of Children and Family Services. Committee Chair Senator Fred Mills says they want to know how the department will address recent failures, mainly a toddler overdose death and alleged child sexual abuse by a foster parent…:
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Former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu has passed away at the age of 92. Looking back at the life of the political family patriarch, analyst Clancy Dubos says Landrieu won praise for helping New Orleans through difficult times for race relations as segregation came to an end…:
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His son Mitch also served as mayor for two terms. His daughter, Mary, served as a Louisiana US Senator.

Many LSU fans are at a loss for words over Sunday night’s season-opening defeat to Florida State. The Tigers made way too many mistakes in Brian Kelly’s first game as head coach of the Bayou Bengals. Quarterback Jayden Daniels says they have to learn from those mistakes…:
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The LSU/Southern game kicks off Saturday night at 6:30 inside Death Valley.

With today’s check on gas prices following a busy Labor Day weekend on the roads, AAA says the statewide average for a gallon of regular is $3.30. Down over 10 cents over last week.

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare meets in Baton Rouge this morning to discuss child welfare issues at DCFS. Brooke Thorington has more of the committee’s chairman.

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After multiple escapes from youth detention centers and more teens committing violent crimes, Brooke Thorington asks Louisiana Correction’s Secretary his thoughts on juvenile crime.

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Former New Orleans mayor and political family patriarch, Moon Landrieu, has passed away at 92. Jeff Palermo has more on Landrieu’s legacy..

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The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare will meet this morning to discuss concerns of the child welfare division at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Committee Chair Senator Fred Mills says they want to know how the department will address recent failures, mainly a toddler overdose death and alleged child sexual abuse by a foster parent.

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Mills says the committee wants to know the department’s plans going forward and they’ll also review personnel to see if Secretary Marketa Garner Walters’ statements of staffing shortages are a contributing factor.

Cut 5 (10) “…in those positions.”

He says the committee will also investigate why employees have left the department.

Mills says he expects committee members to directly question Secretary Walters along with division heads at the first oversight committee meeting.

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Mills also encourages members of the public to reach out to committee members with any concerns about the department and if residents are unable to attend the 10 o’clock meeting it can be viewed on the legislature’s website. Visit Louisiana Radio Network for a link to the site.

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Juvenile crime in Louisiana has consistently made the headlines in the last two years, with multiple escapes from youth detention centers and what appears to be more violent crimes committed by teens. Louisiana Corrections Secretary Jimmy Le Blanc attributes the increase to multiple factors.

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After multiple escapes from the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish, a plan to move violent juvenile offenders to a more secure location at Angola is on hold pending a hearing. Le Blanc says however when you compare juvenile crime to incarcerated adults in Louisiana…

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And with construction underway for a new women’s prison, the Office of Juvenile Justice is having to look at ways to make existing youth facilities more secure. Le Blanc credits the correctional system’s rehabilitation and reform efforts for helping reduce the recidivism rates of adult inmates.

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A hearing on the state’s plan to move violent youth offenders to Angola is scheduled for September 15^th.

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Former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu has passed away at the age of 92. After serving as a state representative and a New Orleans City Council member, Landrieu served as the city’s 56th mayor from 1970 to 1978. Landrieu pushed for the integration of drinking establishments and political analyst Clancy Dubos says he significantly increased the number of black employees working for the city

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Dubos says Landrieu transformed the city economically…

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Dubos says Landrieu pushed for the construction of the 103-million dollar Louisiana Superdome on Poydras Street. He says that allowed for downtown New Orleans to thrive, while other major cities saw their downtowns deteriorate.

Dubos says Landrieu served in all branches and levels of government…

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LSU was the U-S Housing and Urban Development Secretary from 1979 to 1981.

Landrieu had nine children, Mitch served as mayor of New Orleans from 2010 to 2018, one of his daughters Mary, served three terms as a U-S Senator, and another daughter Madeleine is a former appellate judge and now dean of Loyola University’s law school.

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Many LSU fans are at a loss for words over Sunday night’s season-opening defeat to Florida State. The Tigers made way too many mistakes in Brian Kelly’s first game as head coach of the Bayou Bengals. Quarterback Jayden Daniels says they have to learn from those mistakes

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Daniels played well in his first game as the starting quarterback for LSU, tossing two touchdown passes and rushing for over 100 yards. There were numerous breakdowns with LSU’s offensive line and special teams. Two blocked kicks and Malik Nabers muffing two punts. Kelly says they though Nabers could do the job…

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LSU’s defense struggled to get off the field, allowing F-S-U to convert 11 of 17 times on third down. Edge rusher B-J Ojulari says they still have the whole season ahead of them….

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Game week has arrived for the Saints as they will visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Instead of facing Matt Ryan at quarterback, Atlanta has a new Q-B, Marcus Mariota, who has not started a game since 2019 when he was with the Tennessee Titans. Saints Coach Dennis Allen….

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The Saints put rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his foot in the preseason finale. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports Penning could return in early November and Allen says the prognosis on Penning is good…

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Allen will coach his first game as the Saints head coach on Sunday and he’s fired up for the chance to lead the Black and Gold…

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A stunning defeat to open up the Brian Kelly era last night as Florida State held on a for 24-23 victory over LSU in the Superdome. A blocked extra point on the final play of the game was difference. It came right after Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a touchdown pass to complete a 99-yard scoring drive…
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Florida State blocked two kicks on the night.

It’s Labor Day so how’s the “labor picture” in Louisiana? State officials have recently touted low unemployment figures as signs of a healthy labor market, but economist Dr. Loren Scott says those numbers do not give a clear picture…:

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Scott says Louisiana has a huge number of available jobs, and employers are anxious to hire.

Plenty of folks are firing up the grill for Labor Day and Cattle Producers of Louisiana CEO Dave Foster says prices are higher compared to last year but you might be able to catch some specials. And if you are able to find markdowns on beef it might be a good time to stock the freezer because Foster says it looks like prices aren’t going down anytime soon.

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As you enjoy Labor Day without a hurricane looming, it might be good to get a refresher on all the efforts underway to protect Louisiana’s coast. Chip Kline, executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority says Louisiana’s one point three-billion-dollar investment in coastal restoration projects is paying off.

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COVID cases among school age children has almost quadrupled since school began according to an article in The Advocate. Case counts among 5- to 17-year-old are higher compared other age groups and the second highest age group with COVID cases are among 18- to 29-year-olds.

On this Labor Day holiday, we look at Louisiana’s labor market. How is the jobs outlook More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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According to Chip Kline, executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Louisiana’s one point three-billion-dollar investment in coastal restoration projects is paying off and one of the most significant projects involves dredging the Mississippi River near its mouth to fill in sinking marshlands.

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow is urging Louisiana to formally request USDA assistance for farmers impacted by excessive rainfall last month. LSU Ag Center soybean specialist Doctor David Moseley says soybeans planted in April in northeast Louisiana has some damage, but those planted in May are ok because the crop was still growing…

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It’s Labor Day; the federal holiday recognizing those that work hard for a living with a day of rest. With that in mind, what is the “labor picture” in Louisiana? We asked economist Dr. Loren Scott, who says the state is still suffering worker from shortages due to the pandemic…:

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Scott says there are shortages of available employees in almost all sectors of business and industry.

Plenty of folks are firing up the grill for Labor Day, Cattle Producers of Louisiana CEO Dave Foster says you’ve probably noticed food costs are up compared to this time last year but if you’re hoping to impress your guests, he says to make sure your selection is USDA choice for example…

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State officials say the state’s one-point three-billion-dollar investment in coastal protection projects is paying off in results.

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What an insane finish to last night’s LSU game. The Tigers went on a 99-yard touchdown drive in the final minute, only to have the extra point blocked, which resulted in a 24-23 defeat to Florida State. It was the second kick blocked in Brian Kelly’s LSU head coaching debut…

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A stunning defeat to open up the Brian Kelly era last night as Florida State held on a for 24-23 victory over LSU in the Superdome. A blocked extra point on the final play of the game was difference. It came right after Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a touchdown pass to complete a 99-yard scoring drive….
cut 30 (06) “…that point”
Florida State blocked two kicks on the night and LSU also muffed two points and the Tigers offensive line played poorly.

It’s Labor Day so many are enjoying a day off today. Economist Loren Scott says the state has only recovered 69-percent of the jobs lost during the height of the pandemic. Scott says active hurricane seasons in 2020 and 2021 has slowed down that recovery…
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The state Louisiana Workforce Commission has been touting a low unemployment rate this summer, but Scott says many people have quit looking for jobs.

Fifth District Congresswoman Julia Letlow says Louisiana farmers need federal assistance as a result of the excessive rainfall last month. LSU Ag Center soybean specialist Doctor David Moseley says in Avoyelles Parish one consultant says about 20 to 30-percent of the soybean crops had damage…
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It’s up to state government to request federal assistance.

The state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority says it’s been making strides in the fight against coastal land loss, but a large source of funding is set to come to an end in 2032 and that’s BP oil spill settlement money. CPRA executive director Chip Kline says they are aware of the 2032 fiscal cliff and discussing the issue with federal officials…
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Senator Bill Cassidy has a bill that was approved by a US Senate committee in July that would send billions of dollars for coastal restoration to Louisiana and other Gulf states.

On this Labor Day holiday, we look at Louisiana’s labor market.
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Brian Kelly’s first game as LSU football coach was a mistake filled contest with a wild finish that saw the Tigers come up one point short in a 24-23 defeat to Florida State. F-S-U blocked a game-tying extra point on the final play of the game, the second blocked kick of the night.

As you enjoy Labor Day without a hurricane looming, it’s a good to get a refresher on all the efforts underway to protect Louisiana’s coast. Chip Kline, executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority says Louisiana’s one point three billion dollar investment in coastal restoration projects is paying off.
Cut 3 (11) “…hit our state.”

Plenty of folks are firing up the grill for Labor Day and Cattle Producers of Louisiana CEO Dave Foster knows a thing or two about what’s ideal to grill. He says however beef will leave your wallet somewhat lighter this Labor Day than it did last year.
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If you’re considering serving hamburgers Foster says there are plenty of options, like ground chuck or even a leaner beef like 90/10.

It’s Labor Day; the federal holiday recognizing those that work hard for a living with a day of rest. With that in mind, what is the “labor picture” in Louisiana? We asked economist Dr. Loren Scott, who says the state is still suffering worker shortages due to the pandemic…:
Cut 6 (09) “…the Covid shutdown.”
Scott says busy hurricane seasons in 2020 and 2021 have slowed the recovery.

Fifth District Congresswoman Julia Letlow is urging Louisiana to formally request USDA assistance for farmers impacted by excessive rainfall last month. LSU Ag Center soybean specialist Doctor David Moseley says in northeast Louisiana anything planted in April has some damage
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State officials say the state’s one point three billion dollar investment in coastal protection projects is paying off in results. Marsanne Golsby reports.
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What an insane finish to last night’s LSU game. The Tigers went on a 99-yard touchdown drive in the final minute, only to have the extra point blocked, which resulted in a 24-23 defeat to Florida State. It was the second kick blocked in Brian Kelly’s LSU head coaching debut…
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