8:30 LRN Newscast Jan 29

An Associated Press report shows Governor Edwards knew that State Troopers were involved in a violent struggle with Ronald Greene but didn’t say anything despite conflicting reports about Greene’s death.

Cut 2 (40)…I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

The governor’s office also announced that Kevin Richard will replace Kimberly Lewis as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Lewis has accepted a position at LSU.

A federal judge in Washington has invalidated a Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale over concerns it will harm the climate by producing more planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Mike Moncla says its disappointing Judge Rudolph Contreras supports the Biden Administration’s energy policy…

Cut 4 (08) “…all doubled.” 

Online sports wagering is now available in the in 55 parishes that approved it in Louisiana. The ease of access to gaming through mobile devices is of particular concern to Robert Henson, Program Manager at the Office of Behavioral Health, which treats addictive gambling disorders…

Cut 8 (12) “…a casino per se.”  
For help with compulsive gambling, call 877-770-7867.