7:30 LRN Newscast June 28

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill to allow a non-felon 21-and -older to conceal carry a handgun without a permit. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says he expected the governor to veto his legislation…
cut 8 (07) “…on this one”
Edwards says he cannot support carrying a concealed carry firearm without proper education and safety training. Lawmakers are contemplating a veto session.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was a guest on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the need for new bridges and better roads in Louisiana is one reason why Cassidy has become a major player…
cut 12 (07) “…with it”
Cassidy said on Meet the Press that infrastructure is a woman’s problem, because they do a majority of the shopping, forcing them to spend more time in the vehicle when roads are congested.

If you drive by a car dealership, many lots are nearly empty. The pandemic slowed the production of an important computer chip. But Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association President Will Green says dealers still have a way to find the right car for you, despite the low supply…
cut6 (09) “…for them”
Green expects production to return back to normal soon and car lots to look like they did pre-pandemic late fall.

Play USA dot com projects Louisiana’s sports gaming industry will generate more than two and a half-billion dollars in annual wagering once the market matures. Analyst Eric Ramsey says the Bayou State has a lot going for it when it comes to a sports betting environment…
Cut 14 (10) “…coming.
Ramsey says the approval of mobile device sports betting for all but nine parishes will also result in higher than usual activity.