9:30 LRN Newscast

Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to veto bills this week. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says legal challenges could follow signing them into law…:

Cut 5 (13)   “…a busy week.”

One bill the Governor objects to bans transgender medical procedures for minors.

Baton Rouge Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican Congressman Clay Higgins, and lawmakers from New Jersey have filed a bill to lower flood insurance costs for homeowners and businesses. The Republican lawmaker says it also caps annual rate hikes

Cut 8 (10) “…tolerate.’”

The National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 would provide vouchers to low- and moderate-income homeowners and renters if their premiums become too expensive.

The governor has signed legislation to create a crime prevention district on LSU’s campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Bill author Baton Rouge Representative Barbara Freiberg says the area is not immediately a crime prevention district, voters must approve the measure first.

Cut 10 (07) “…their security.”

Board members will serve four-year terms and the board is also subject to open meeting laws.

The LSU Tigers are one game away from winning their seventh national championship in baseball. Yesterday was a day to forget as the Bayou Bengals suffered the largest lopsided loss in College World Series history, a 24-4 defeat to Florida. Centerfielder Dylan Crews says following the final out in Sunday’s loss, they moved on to today’s game…

Cut 14 (13)  “…game for tomorrow”