The legislative session is over, and Governor Jeff Landry is pleased with what lawmakers accomplished starting with the legislation aimed at lowering auto insurance rates…

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Landry also pushed for reorganization of the Louisiana Department of Transportation. Leaders for a Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin explains why it was important…

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But the governor did not get everything he wanted. The Louisiana Legislature allocated 50-million dollars less than what he was seeking for the LA Gator Scholarship Program.

And the Senate failed to act on a pharmacy benefits bill the governor said would lower prescription drug prices. CVS threatened to close its stores if the legislation was approved. Landry says he will call a special session to get the bill passed.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is hailing the passage of a post-conviction relief bill. Murrill says murderers convicted of the death penalty no longer have the right to delay their appeals indefinitely…

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Murrill says the legislation puts in place clear timetables and deadlines, so death penalty cases can move forward to finality.

It’s a special Father’s Day Weekend for Bill Pearson of West Monroe. He will watch his two sons, Josh and John Pearson compete in the College World Series when the LSU Tigers take on Arkansas on Saturday night. Bill Pearson says he loves watching his kids achieve their dreams…

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Josh Pearson is looking for his second national championship ring.