Republican Senator Fred Mills from St. Martin Parish says he has no regrets about voting against a House-approved bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth despite the criticism he’s receiving from conservatives. He says the bill would deny those children accessibility because the bill would have banned their ongoing care…:

CUT 05(10)      “…that decision.”

The bill failed in Senate Health and Welfare when Mills sided with Democrats on the committee and voted against the bill to break a tie. Republicans want to call the bill out of committee to the Senate floor for full debate.

The family of the woman who died of hypothermia after getting locked in the freezer of a New Iberia Arby’s restaurant where she worked is suing the parent company, Turbo Restaurants Inc. Lawyers for Nguyet Le’s relatives say the lock/latch on the walk-in freezer had been broken for months and no one took the time to get it fixed. So far no comment from Arby’s or Turbo.

At the White House today, a reception for the National Champion LSU Lady Tigers basketball team and Head Coach Kim Mulkey. President Joe Biden thanked them for the example they’ve set for young women across the country and the kindness they’ve extended to their fans…:

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This is Mulkey’s 5^th trip to the White House with an NCAA champion team.

State lawmakers have approved the 2023 coastal master plan, which is the state’s vision for the long-term sustainability of south Louisiana. The chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Chip Kline, says lawmakers have the opportunity to appropriate another $157-million in surplus money for flood protection projects, but – with two weeks left in the session – have yet to do so…:

CUT 11(06)      “…that opportunity.”

St. Martin Parish Senator Fred Mills is under fire from members of his own party for voting against a bill to ban gender-swapping procedures for minors. Brooke Thorington reports…:

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Once thought to be an extinct species, the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker has been photographed on a trail camera in Madison Parish. The last official sighting of the bird was in 1944, nearly eighty years ago. Wildlife experts are now verifying the recent images as genuine or not.

The National Champion LSU Lady Tigers basketball team and head Coach Kim Mulkey were received today by President Joe Biden at the White House. The President acknowledged Angel Reese as the team’s most outstanding player, but also jokingly blamed her for the recent inflation in ticket prices…:

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Backup forward Smyah Smith actually passed out for couple moments during the event, but she was back on her feet in no time.

State lawmakers approve the $1.6-billion Coastal Master Plan to rebuild and protect the state’s eroding coastline and wetlands. CPRA head Chip Kline says the 147 planned projects will mean over 9-thousand jobs…:

CUT 10(12)      “…new land.”

St. Martin Parish Senator Fred Mills received widespread criticism from members of his own party when he voted against a bill to ban gender-affirming care. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m   Brooke Thorington.” 

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A Senate-approved bill in response to the death of LSU student Madison Brooks in January fails to get approval from the House Judiciary Committee. Jeff Palermo has more….

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Republican Senator Fred Mills from St. Martin Parish says he has no regrets about voting against a bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth despite the criticism he’s receiving from conservatives. The pharmacist says the legislation restricted a physician from prescribing certain FDA-approved hormonal medications…

Cut 3 (09) “…to me.”

Mills also had issue if a physician did in a rare instance prescribe hormonal care for minors, their livelihood would be in jeopardy.

Cut 4 (05)  “…like that.” 

Another reason Mills says he voted against the legislation was after reading findings from a study on transgender-affirming care in the state by the Louisiana Department of Health. The study found that the standard of care already doesn’t allow a physician to alter parts of the body of a patient until the age of 18.

The study also indicated that only 52 children in 2021 have ever had hormonal treatment in Louisiana. He says the bill would deny those children accessibility because the bill would have banned their ongoing care.

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The bill failed in Senate Health and Welfare when Mills sided with Democrats on the committee and voted against the bill to break a tie.

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Legislation in response to the death of 19-year-old LSU student Madison Brooks fails to get out of the House Judiciary Committee. The Senate approved bill would hold bars liable if an underage person consumes alcohol at their establishment and then injures themselves or others. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh voted against the measure because it protects a person who breaks the law…

Cut 6 (13)  “…with that” 

In January, Brooks consumed several drinks at a Tigerland bar near LSU’s campus. After leaving the establishment, she was allegedly raped inside a vehicle and then killed while crossing a road in the middle of the night. Her mother, Ashley Baustert, pleaded with the committee to pass this bill…

Cut 7 (11)  “…in place” 

Seabaugh and other lawmakers who voted against the legislation had compassion for Brooks’ family, but they did not want to pass a law that protects an individual who breaks the law by purchasing drinks when under the age of 21…

Cut 8 (06)  “…not it” 

The vote in House Judiciary was 6 to 6, so the panel could still take up the measure again. But with less than two weeks left in the session, it doesn’t look like this legislation will reach the governor’s desk for his signature.

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State lawmakers have approved the 2023 coastal master plan, which is the state’s vision for the long-term sustainability of South Louisiana. The chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Chip Kline, says the plan was developed utilizing the best available science and engineering, as well as public input

Cut 9 (10) “…master plan”

State lawmakers also approved a financial annual plan for coastal restoration projects. Kline says one-point-six billion dollars will be used to fund 147 projects across the coast…

Cut 10 (12) “…new land.”

It’s estimated that an investment in our coast at this level will create nearly nine-thousand jobs.

Kline says before the legislative session ends, lawmakers have the opportunity to appropriate another 157-million dollars in surplus money for flood protection projects. But he says at this point legislators have yet to agree to do this

Cut 11 (14)  “…that opportunity”

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During the LSU Lady Tigers’ visit to the White House this afternoon, Freshman backup forward Smyah Smith collapsed while President Biden was giving his remarks. Shortly beforehand Biden praised the team and coach Kim Mulkey, who’s been to the White House five times now representing a championship team.

Cut 12 (12) “…laughter.” 

Biden also pointed out their National Championship game was the most-watched game in woman’s basketball. The President also said he wasn’t surprised when Angel Reese was named the most outstanding player, but he also blamed her for the recent inflation on the hard pines.

Cut 13 (09) “…then times.” 

Biden also got a round of applause when he pointed out that ticket prices for the women’s basketball team cost more than the men’s team. He thanked them for the example they’ve set for young women across the country and the kindness they’ve extended to their fans.

Cut 14 (12)  “…it matters.”

Smith fainted during the visit while standing behind the President on the risers with her teammates. The ceremony was briefly halted and Smith is reportedly back on her feet.

The National Champion LSU Lady Tigers basketball team spent some time at the White House with President Biden and dignitaries today; a tradition for championship teams. The President praised the women and Coach Kim Mulkey who’s been to the White House five times now representing a championship team…:

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A bill inspired by the death of LSU co-ed Madison Brooks this spring – that would punish bars who serve minors and the minor the hurts themselves or others – fails to clear a House committee. The Senate-approved bill deadlocked on a 6-6 vote. Shreveport Rep. Alan Seabaugh feels the bill protects kids who break the law by drinking underage..:

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The bill could be called up again, but that seems unlikely.

State lawmakers have approved the 2023 coastal master plan, which is the state’s vision for the long-term sustainability of south Louisiana. The chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Chip Kline, says the plan was developed utilizing the best available science and engineering, as well as public input…:

CUT 09(10)      “…master plan.”

Kline says $1.6-billion will be used to fund 147 projects across the coast.

The state Republican Party is calling for a bill to ban gender transition care for minors to be called from the Senate Health & Welfare Committee and brought to the Senate floor for a vote. The House has already approved the measure. It was defeated in committee Wednesday by a 5-4 vote; Republican Senator Fred Mills, of St. Martin Parish cast the deciding vote to kill the measure. GOP members say they whole body should have the opportunity to vote on it. Mills is unfazed by criticism for his vote.

St. Martin Parish Senator Fred Mills received widespread criticism from members of his own party when he voted against a bill to ban gender transition procedures for minors. Brooke Thorington reports…:

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The NCAA Champion LSU Lady Tigers are at the White House at this hour, to meet the President. Louisiana congressional delegates greeted the team when they arrived. Mulkey took the team to a national championship in only her 2^nd season at LSU. It is her fourth championship as a head coach.

Legislation in response to the death of 19-year-old LSU student Madison Brooks fails to get out of the House Judiciary Committee. The Senate approved bill would hold bars liable if an underage person consumes alcohol at their establishment and then injures themselves or others. Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh voted against the measure because it protects a person who breaks the law…:

CUT 06  (13)        “…with that.”

Brooks’ mother, Ashley Baustert, pleaded with the committee to pass the bill…:

CUT 07  (11)        “…in place.”

House Judiciary deadlocked with a 6 to 6 vote. The panel could still take up the measure again. But with less than two weeks left in the session that seems unlikely.

St. Martin Parish Republican Senator Fred Mills says he has no regrets about voting against a bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth despite the criticism he’s receiving from conservatives. The pharmacist says he has issue if a physician did in a rare instance prescribe hormonal care for minors, their livelihood would be in jeopardy.

Cut 4 (05)  “…like that.” 

The bill failed in Senate Health and Welfare when Mills sided with Democrats on the committee and voted against the bill to break a tie.

The family members of a Houston woman who died in a walk-in freezer at an Arby’s in New Iberia have filed a lawsuit against the franchise owner Turbo Restaurants.

Cut 15 (09)  “…to file it.”

That’s attorney Paul Skrabanek who represents the family of Nguyet Le. He says a former employee told him the latch on the freezer had been broken since August and the owners were aware.

A Senate-approved bill in response to the death of LSU student Madison Brooks in January fails to get approval from the House Judiciary Committee. Jeff Palermo has more….

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Republican Senator Fred Mills from St. Martin Parish says he has no regrets about voting against a bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth despite the criticism he’s receiving from conservatives. The pharmacist says the legislation restricted a physician from prescribing certain FDA-approved hormonal medications.
Cut 3 (09) “…to me.”
The bill failed in Senate Health and Welfare when Mills sided with Democrats on the committee and voted against the bill to break a tie.

New details have been released in the death of an interim manager at an Arby’s in New Iberia. 63-year-old Nguyet Le (New-wet Lee) was found dead inside a walk-in freezer on May 11th, but she tried to get out….
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That’s attorney Paul Skrabanek, he’s representing Le’s family in a lawsuit against the operator of the restaurant. Skrabanek says Turbo Restaurants knew the freezer door had a faulty handle.

LSU’s annual “Louisiana Survey” of public opinions shows residents’ Number One concern is CRIME. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the number of people employed during the month of April was the highest ever recorded in the state’s history. The number of not seasonally adjusted employed individuals last month was 2,043,806, an increase of nearly 25-thousand from April 2022.

Family members of the 63-year-old Houston woman who died of hypothermia at the New Iberia Arby’s on May 11th are suing Turbo Restaurants, the Texas-based company that owns the franchise. Attorney Paul Skrabanek (Scraw-bonic) says Nguyet Lee (New wet Lee) was the acting manager when she was found dead in the walk-in cooler.

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Turbo Restaurants has not commented on the incident.

LSU’s annual “Louisiana Survey” public opinion poll shows crime is residents’ top concern. The survey is done by LSU’s Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs to gauge public opinion of life, government and policies. Study lead Michael Henderson says the yearly telephone interview survey of over 500 random statewide residents got a surprising result…:

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It’s the law to wear a seatbelt in Louisiana and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is making sure all occupants are buckled up during their “Click it or Ticket” campaign through June 4^th. Teiko Foxx has more.

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Before you take off on your Memorial Day travels, you’ll be paying an average of $3.13 a gallon for regular gas prices in Louisiana today. That’s down a penny from yesterday but up 10 cents a from a month ago, however this time last year it was $4.22 a gallon.

For the first time in the history of the Louisiana Survey crime is the biggest concern among residents. LSU runs the Louisiana Survey which asks hundreds of Louisiana residents every year about issues impacting Louisiana. Doctor Michael Henderson says crime is an issue that’s hitting closer to home…
cut 6 (05) “….last four years”
New details have been released in the death of an interim manager at an Arby’s in New Iberia. 63-year-old Nguyet Le (New-wet Lee) was found dead inside a walk-in freezer on May 11th, but she tried to get out….
cut 14 (10) the floor”
That’s attorney Paul Skrabanek, he’s representing Le’s family in a lawsuit against the operator of the restaurant. Skrabanek says Turbo Restaurants knew the freezer door had a faulty handle.

The most recent ALICE Report, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed from the United Way indicates more than half of Louisiana households are struggling to make ends meet. President of the Louisiana Association of United Ways, Sarah Berthelot says the Bayou State ranks second in the country, just behind Mississippi…
Cut 10 (05) “…survival budget. ”
Berthelot says the cost of lifving is changing, but pay is not.

Louisiana law enforcement from around the state are participating in the Click It or Ticket It campaign. State Police, deputies and officers will be targeting drivers and passengers who are not buckled up. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer says state law requires every person in a motor vheicle must wear a seat belt and it will save lives…
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An observational survey shows only 57-percent of back-seat occupants wear their seat belts.