6:30 LRN Newscast

The U-S Supreme Court has ordered Louisiana to use the Congressional map approved by state lawmakers earlier this year that has two majority-Black districts instead of one. The ruling means the Sixth Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Garret Graves now has a political boundary that favors a minority to win. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Graves will not go down without a fight…
cut 14 (10) “…certainly run”
National political analysts say this ruling could also shift control of the U-S House to Democrats if a Democrat ends up winning the seat.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser along with officials from Louisiana Economic Development and the Department of Tourism are In France this week to promote the Louisiana film industry at the Cannes International Film Festival.
Cut 7 (08) “…film in Louisiana.”
Nungesser says he wants to show the world what Louisiana brings to film producers in the form of tax incentives.

A bill banning the general sale of nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, is headed to the Governor’s desk after being unanimously passed by the Louisiana Legislature. Doctor Mark Ryan, director of Louisiana’s Poison Control Center, says the seemingly harmless drug poses a big threat.
Cut 4 (14) “…times a day.”
Nitrous oxide is available to the general public for usages such as making homemade whipped cream.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have announced they will hold two campaign debates ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Cut 10 (05) “…taking place.”
That’s U-L-M Political Science Professor Pearson Cross, referencing how the announcement went against Biden’s previous statement that he would not attend any presidential debates.