1:30 LRN Newscast

A bill to require health insurers to provide mental health coverage for victims of rape has been filed for the upcoming session. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Two Louisiana women unable to get an abortion in Louisiana despite medical issues with their pregnancy will attend the State of the Union Address tonight. They were invited by a Congressman from New York. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has Louisiana Right to Life director Ben Clapper as his guest.

AAA has new technology that can alert drivers who use Waze and Apple Maps they are approaching a stranded motorist on the side of the road. Spokesperson Don Redman says if one of their members has a disabled vehicle on the roadside and they request assistance their location will be made available to other motorists using Waze and Apple Maps…
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Studies have found advanced warning systems reduce the likelihood of a collision by up to 90 percent.

For the upcoming regular session, Marrero Representative Kyle Green has filed legislation that would have all statewide offices be term limited to two terms, just like the governor…
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Green’s legislation is a constitutional amendment and will need voter approval.