10:30 LRN Newscast April 19

A bill to allow administrators and certified teachers to have guns in school will go before the House Criminal Justice Committee soon. Teacher unions oppose the bill, but Greenwell Springs Representative Lauren Ventrella says she’s heard from educators who say otherwise…

Cut 11 (13) “…is necessary.”

State Health has updated mercury and fish advisories for ten bodies of water and a new warning for Lake Maurepas. Environmental Health section chief Shannon Soileau says advisories are issued when unacceptable levels are detected…

Cut 14 (10)  “…general population.”

For more information visit the Louisiana Department of Health’s website.

Faster internet has arrived for rural and smaller Louisiana towns. T-Mobile announces the completion of a 290-million-dollar upgrade and expansion. Senior Vice President Jennifer Silveira….

Cut 7 (09) “…the state.”

The investment also includes a 50-million-dollar upgrade in the Greater New Orleans area.

 

Love the Boot officially kicks off today and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says having a clean state goes far beyond beautification, it impacts tourism and economic development. More than 20 years ago, Nungesser says Louisiana was being considered as the site for a Nissan plant and litter trashed the opportunity.

Cut 6 (12) “…this dirty.”

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