7:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy, Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins and Democratic lawmakers from New Jersey have filed legislation they say will make flood insurance affordable again. Cassidy says flood insurance is a necessity in south Louisiana and it has become unaffordable…
Cut 7 (12) “…nation’s economy.”
The legislation would provide vouchers to low and moderate income homeowners if their premiums become too expensive and also the bill would cap annual rate hikes at nine percent.

Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to issue vetoes this week on bills that target the transgender community. But La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford wonders if there’s a strong enough will among lawmakers to hold an override veto session…
cut 6 (10) “…spent campaigning”

The governor has signed legislation to create a crime prevention district on and around the LSU campus. Brooke Thorington explains what happens next.
Cut 3 (33) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

24 to 4 was the final score in yesterday’s College World Series game as Florida trounced the LSU Tigers. That sets up today’s third and decisive game between the Bayou Bengals and the Gators. The winner wins the national championship.