9:30 LRN Newcast May 28

It seems every year a lawmaker attempts to pass a ban on using a hand-held cellphone while driving…and every year it fails to pass. This year is no different, as Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s proposed ban was squashed in the Senate Transportation Committee. Huval tells committee members he’s addressed concerns the bill could lead to racial profiling by law enforcement…:

CUT 07  (09)        “…who is stopped.”

The state House has overwhelmingly voted for a measure that would remove the current restrictions on the state’s name, image, and likeness law. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says it would allow universities and their employees to participate in NIL deals, which allows student-athletes to receive endorsement money

Cut 9 (10) “…to do”

Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder says the check is in the mail. He mailed out almost 30-thousand unclaimed property checks totaling $4.8 million. Schroder says when the Louisiana Department of Revenue is able to provide Unclaimed Property with current addresses it allows them to unite those lost funds with their owner

CUT 05(08)      “…of Revenue.”

Visit LaCashClaim.org to see if you have any unclaimed funds.

This Memorial Day weekend why not visit the World War II Museum in New Orleans? The museum’s Director of Education, Dr. Maggie Hartley says active military and reservists get in free now through Labor Day…:

CUT 14  (08)        “…this summer.”

The museum will be holding events Monday for Memorial Day.