5:30 LRN Newscast Feb 1

At the legislative special session today, the Louisiana House voted for a measure that creates a 45-million-dollar incentive fund that would provide grants to insurance companies who write private property policies. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder with the final vote tally

Cut 14 (12)   “..finally passed.”

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s still not ready to decide if he’s running for governor. Graves is not happy the state GOP has already endorsed Attorney General Jeff Landry in the Louisiana governor’s race. He says voters are upset a group of Republicans are trying to hand pick the next governor…

Cut 07  (08)      “…strongly encouraged.”

Graves has served in the U.S. House since 2015.

Louisiana loves beef, but the USDA’s 2023 Cattle Report predicts higher costs ahead for the popular protein. Cattle Producers of Louisiana CEO David Foster concurs with the USDA’s findings the national herd is down over 39 million head from one year ago…:

Cut 3 (10) “…were down 6 percent.” 

Foster says there are fewer beef cattle around, which drives up costs based on availability.

Ready for another big lottery jackpot drawing? Tonight’s Powerball is worth $ 653 million, with a lump-sum cash payment of $ 351 million. Louisiana Lottery’s Dustin Annison says the jackpot has rolled over 31 straight times with no winner…:

Cut 10 (08) “…Louisiana winner.” 

Tickets for tonight’s drawing will be on sale until 9 pm. The drawing is at 10.