11:30 LRN Newscast March 2

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Senator Bill Cassidy says sanctions are beginning to cripple Russia financially and the U-S should still not commit troops, via air, sea, or ground to assist because Ukraine is not an article five-country with NATO.

Cut 3 (10) “…prepare for war.”

Countries like the Baltic States and Poland.

A state lawmaker wants to change the term limit law, giving legislators the ability to serve four terms in one House, instead of the current three. Lafayette Representative Stuart Bishop says too much experience is being lost, giving staff and lobbyists more institutional knowledge…

Cut 9 (11) “…the Legislature”

 

A new jobs report from UL-Lafayette indicates a slow rebound for post-pandemic employment in Louisiana. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

 

In Alexandria United Airlines will suspend service to AEX beginning in June. Executive Director of Alexandria International Sandra McQuain says the suspension is indefinite and next month American Airlines will halt service from Alexandria to Charlotte.