6:30 LRN Newscast

Lawmakers are expected to return to the state capitol tomorrow to redraw a six-district Congressional map with two Black majority districts. But Kevin Gallagher spoke with the head of the House Republican delegation who is skeptical they can approve a map by a court-ordered June 20th deadline…
Cut 3 (28) ā€œā€¦Iā€™m Kevin Gallagher.ā€

It’s another Air Quality Action Day as southwesterly winds continue to transport Sharan dust across the Bayou State. The state Department of Environmental Quality says conditions will result in unhealthy air for sensitive groups due to particles from the dust.

The district attorney who could bring state charges against State Troopers involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene says he’ll meet with the FBI this week to receive files of evidence that he could present to a special grand jury…
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That’s John Belton who made the comments during an appearance before the Baton Rouge Press Club. He also discussed his candidacy for Attorney General in 2023.

Natchitoches Republican Louie Bernard has decided not to seek a second term in the Louisiana Senate. The 71-year-old says he’s making the announcement now to give potential candidates ample time to lay the groundwork for their campaigns…
cut 11 (11) “…raise money’
The election will take place next year.