Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s disappointed but not surprised the Republican led Legislature overturned his veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing medical procedures on children that could alter their biological sex. He believes politics played a role…:
CUT 15 (09) “two thirds vote”
The law will likely face a legal challenge.

Hollywood South is reeling from the strike of writers and actors. Louisiana Entertainment Media Director Chris Stelly says the film industry impacts the economy and hopes there will be a resolution soon to get the cameras rolling again…:
Cut 12 (08) “going forever”
Louisiana has held the reputation as the “Hollywood South” thanks to some tax credits that have helped bring in those productions.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has secured $2.4 million in funding for new equipment to outfit the New Orleans Criminal Justice Crime Lab as part of the 2024 annual appropriations bills. The State Police Crime Lab has been the subject of longstanding complaints about backlogs in rape kits. Cassidy says if Orleans can process their own crime lab material, it helps everyone…:
Cut 5 (10) “state police”
The bills will be a part of a year-end funding package and will receive a Senate vote soon.

Former LSU Tennis great Neal Skupski took home the 2023 Wimbledon doubles title. He says it’s a great honor but one that may not sink in for some time…:
Cut 9 (10) “on my season”