2:30 LRN Newscast March 21

“Divisive. Dishonest” Those are words the New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Campaign used to describe the failed petition to recall her from office. Governor Edwards’ office says had just over 27-thousand legitimate signatures; well short of the 45-thousand needed.

A bill to give lawmakers a significant pay raise next year has been filed for the upcoming legislative session. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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State lawmakers grilled leaders of the state Office of Motor Vehicles during a legislative hearing about poor customer service complaints. Legislators have heard allegations of staffers responding poorly to customer questions and being told they need to make an appointment. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says some complaints about OMV shocked her…:

Cut 03  (09)      :…if you want to.”

O-M-V Deputy Commissioner Staci Hoyt says they’ll work to improve customer interaction and satisfaction.

A new conservation funding initiative – known as the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program – providing matching resources to governmental agencies and municipalities is currently taking pre-applications. LDWF Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says the program will help in conserving the “Sportsman’s Paradise”…:

CUT 10(11)      “…that match.”