1:30 LRN Newscast June 1

LSU Manship School of Mass Communication’s 2023 Louisiana survey shows support for legal abortion is growing.

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”  

 

And on the first day of hurricane season, there’s a system in the gulf that according to the National Hurricane Center has a 70-percent chance of developing into a cyclone in the next 48 hours. The storm is expected to move northeast and not be a threat to Louisiana.

Congressman Steve Scalise is calling on Republicans not to attack each other in the governor’s race. He’s referring to the attack ad from Reboot Louisiana that alleges AG Jeff Landry is responsible for the rise in violent crime and says Stephen Waguespack in the better choice. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it will be interesting to see how Waguespack and his supporting PAC will react.

Cut 5 (08) “…they would avoid”

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams might join the governor’s race. Currently, Shawn Wilson is the only declared Democrat in the race. Gambit Political Commentator and columnist Clancy Dubos says this probably doesn’t bode well for Wilson who needs to boost his name recognition in the blue parish of Orleans.

Cut 8 (09)  “…New Orleans.” 

Qualifying is in August for the October 14th primary.