11:30 LRN Newscast

This year’s legislative session had some big wins for small businesses.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Governor Jeff Landry is overseas. Landry along with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois are attending the International Paris Air Show. It’s the world’s largest aerospace and aviation event. L-E-D says the trip will strengthen economic ties, attract new investment and showcase the state’s growing role in global industries.

 

Louisiana’s House Democratic caucus is reacting to the just-completed legislative session. Chairman Matthew Willard says they had some significant wins – among them is a bill they helped defeat that targeted diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack at his home yesterday. The 90-year-old from Ferriday is in intensive care at a Baton Rouge hospital. Swaggart is one of the most well-known televangelists and is the founder of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries in Baton Rouge. Spokesperson Megan Kelly says Sunday was a difficult day…

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Reverend Swaggart’s son, Pastor Donnie Swaggert, said in a statement that without a miracle, his time will be short.