11:30 LRN Newscast Jan 31

Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder is calling for an investigation to find out if Governor John Bel Edwards possibly participated in a cover-up of Ronald Greene’s death, a black motorist who died after he was beaten by State Troopers during a traffic stop in 2019. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Schexnayder uses the term gross misconduct in his statement…

Cut 3 (10) “…impeachment proceedings.”

According to an AP report, Edwards was informed the day after Greene died that he was involved in a violent struggle with troopers.

In March lawmakers will discuss the governor’s proposed teacher pay raises. Erath Representative Blake Miguez, whose wife is a teacher, understands their challenges but says he also wants to make sure the state can afford raises in the future…
Cut 9 (11)  “…across our state.”

A three-week redistricting session begins tomorrow at the state capitol. Lawmakers will attempt to pass new political boundaries for the legislature, the U-S House, BESE, the Public Service Commission. And they could also draw new district lines for the State Supreme Court. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the last time they were redrawn was 1997…

Cut 15 (11)  “…be tough.”

A federal judge in D-C has invalidated a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale that took place in November where a record one-point-seven million acres were sold. The judge expressed concern over environmental impacts, but Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Mike Moncla says canceling the sale will result in more dependence on foreign oil….
Cut 5 (10) “…it’s frustrating.”