12:30 LRN Newscast

We’re now one full year into the Landry administration here in Louisiana. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says Landry set a new standard in moving quickly on his agenda, which not only included the biggest tax overhaul in decades, but it also included consolidating his power as governor.

Cut 9 (12)  “…in the past.”

As for Landry’s agenda for year number two, Alford says big things on his agenda include public safety and economic development.

With security for Mardi Gras in New Orleans this year on par with that of the Super Bowl, it’s shaping up to be the most secure ever. Arthur Hardy, the founder of the Mardi Gras Guide magazine, says all 33 parades during carnival season will be dedicated to those who lost their lives in the terror attack on Bourbon Street New Year’s Day.

Cut 5 (10) “…not go unacknowledged” 

One of college athletics most popular athletes is glad she’s back for her fifth and final year of eligibility. LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne had strong performances on the balance beam and floor on Friday as the Tigers began defense of their first national championship with a win over Iowa State. Dunne says it was a blast performing again at the PMAC…

Cut 12 (10) “…I’ve ever made.”

Dunne is one of the most followed college athletes on social media. On3.com says Dunne’s NIL valuation is 4.2 million dollars, the most of any female athlete.