9:30 LRN Newscast

Labor Day has come and gone; and as such, the 2024 presidential enters the home stretch. In some states, ballots will be mailed out as early as this month. Louisiana Pollster John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says what he’s focused on is the number of early voters

Cut 6 (12) “…point or two.”

While Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight lead nationally, polls in the swing states are too close to call.

 

For the first time in several years, the state is looking at a budget deficit in several years. The projected shortfall is 340-million dollars. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says the committee will hold several hearings over the next few months to discuss the shortfall.

Cut 11 (12) “…will be affected.”

A special session on tax reform could be looming.

 

LSU football coach Brian Kelly meets with reporters today for the first time since fist pounding post game press conference following the loss to USC. 

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

 

Could Alvin Kamara be on his way out of New Orleans? The Saints’ star running back has listed his Belle Chasse home for 2.75-million dollars. This, as Kamara and the Saints remain deadlocked on a new deal. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that an exit is imminent; Kamara says he has other properties in the city.