5:30 LRN Newscast June 4

Overall, the regular legislative session proved to be successful for Governor Jeff Landry. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray says the Republican was seen several times in both chambers personally lobbying in his first regular session.

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Among the governor’s victories was the Gator Scholarship Program and classifying two drugs used for abortions as controlled substances.

Governor Jeff Landry says there are several infrastructure projects underway to be completed for the Super Bowl LIX (59).

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That game will be played on February 9, 2025. Landry says he also wants to tackle public safety concerns in the Big Easy.

Police responding to a shooting near LSU’s campus this afternoon found one person critically injured. Baton Rouge Police says they received a call around 2:40 and when they arrived, they found an adult male with several gunshot wounds. The incident happened at an apartment complex less than a half of a mile away from campus.

LSU baseball comes up short in its bid to repeat as national champions. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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