The 2022 legislative session is underway and a recently elected lawmaker wants to reform the insurance industry. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

Another New Orleans-based cruise ship passenger goes overboard in the Gulf. Last Friday, a man leaped over the rail of a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship. As of today, his body has not been found. The ship is en route back to New Orleans. Last month a woman jumped overboard from a Carnival cruise ship; also never to be seen again.

Governor John Bel Edwards opened the regular Legislative Session today with his annual State Of The State address. Among his bigger announcements, he is allowing the current public health emergency order to lapse without extending it. Edwards made the announcement during a joint session of the House and Senate…:

CUT 12(10)      “…(applause).”

Louisiana observed two years since its first COVID-related death today.

Among items the Governor is asking for from lawmakers this year, a $1500 teacher pay raise. Louisiana Teachers Federation union President Larry Carter says surplus state money could mean even bigger raises, and there should also be more for those who work non-teaching school jobs…:

CUT 03(11)      “…support staff.”