LRN Newscast 16:30 07-01-15

A Justice of the Peace in Grant Parish is resigning because same sex marriage is now legal…
CUT 1 (26) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

After getting some backing from Britney Spears mom, Lynne, gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards is offering a rather entertaining incentive for people to contribute $50 to his campaign. By doing that, supporters are entered to win a trip for two to Las Vegas for the Britney Spears concert at Planet Hollywood; including airfare, hotel and backstage passes. The winner will be announced September 8.
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A recent CNN presidential poll shows that Governor Bobby Jindal’s popularity has risen since he formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president. The survey shows the governor going from one-percent to two-percent. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the media coverage seemed to help…
CUT 9 (08) “paying attention”

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the Supreme Court decision which allows same sex couples to be married will be a fairly easy transition on the insurance, since Louisiana changed the law to accommodate groups providing coverage, to offer insurance benefits for domestic partners. The only thing left to adjust is the paperwork…:
CUT 14 (10) Q: “those changes”