6:30 A.M. LRN News 07/14/2021

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy expresses hope a vote will occur soon on an infrastructure bill that would invest around one-point-two trillion dollars in infrastructure projects over the next eight years. Cassidy says they will be busy the next few weeks working to finalize the bill text…
Cut 4 (10) “…infrastructure needs.”

Qualifying for the New Orleans mayoral race begins today and incumbent Latoya Cantrell appears to be in a strong position to get elected to a second and final term.
Political analyst Clancy DuBos says Cantrell has raised 1.6 million dollars and has an approval rating last polled in the 60s. Because of that, he doubts a major challenger will run against her.
Cut 7 (08) “…by now”

As the state remembers the life and legacy of former Governor Edwin Edwards Congressman Garret Graves recalled running against the Cajun Prince for Congress in 2014…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle