1:30 LRN Newscast

First District Congressman Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish has been elected as Majority Leader in the 118th Congress, which will be controlled by Republicans starting in 2023. Scalise says as majority leader he looks forward to bringing legislation to the House floor that will reduce inflation, lower energy costs, secure the border, and help law enforcement officers keep our communities safe…

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Congressman Mike Johnson will keep his current position as vice-chair of the Republican caucus. When ask what it means for the state Johnson says it gives Louisiana more of a voice on steering committees and committee chair appointments.

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School performance scores indicate Louisiana K-12 schools are back at pre-pandemic levels. Superintendent Cade Brumley believes if they stay the course on literacy, refresh the way they think about math, continue to transform our high schools and…

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State health officials say more people in Louisiana are getting the flu this year, and they’re getting it early. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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