LRN Newscast 15:30 07-01-15

In Grant Parish, a Justice of the Peace has resigned because she does not believe same-sex couples should be married, based on her faith. Patricia Gunter-who took the position in February- is the wife of a Baptist pastor. She says her beliefs come from the Bible and she doesn’t want to go against what it says.
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Governor Bobby Jindal’s popularity has risen since he formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president . The recent CNN survey shows the governor going from one-percent to two-percent. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says hash-tag-Ask-Bobby Jindal Twitter dialogue did not seem to go as well as some expected…
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The recent Supreme Court decision which allows same sex couples to be married will be impacting spousal coverage offered by businesses. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon….
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Donelon says it will be a fairly easy transition, with only some updating of some paperwork needed to be done.

New Orleans Pelicans’ coach Alvin Gentry made it clear to Anthony Davis he was to be a focal point in Gentry’s future vision for the team. Jake Madison of Bourbon Street Shots says, Davis getting a maximum extension big money deal over the next five years didn’t hurt either…
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It’s the kind of money tough to refuse at any age. Davis’ deal goes into affect in the 2016-2017 season.