08:30 Newscast, April 7th, 2016

LSU is thinking about restricting drinking by student organizations on campus during football tailgates. Emelie Gunn has more…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Should Louisiana get a cut of the profits from film projects that are produced in the state? Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is making such a proposal as a well to keep movie tax credits in place. He says he spoke with producers at the Grammy’s in Hollywood, and hasn’t heard a good reason why this would not work out for everyone…:
Cut 6 (06) “that before”

Lawmakers are set to take up a measure that would restrict college athletic teams from traveling more than 375 miles to play in games, with the exception of all LSU sports, and all football, baseball games and postseason play. Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter says Louisiana’s budget is in bad shape, and legislators have to figure out a way to cut back on spending…:
Cut 14 (05) “some dollars”
School leaders do not like this bill saying the only people it would hurt is students.

The Louisiana Cannabis Association commissioned a study which found that medical marijuana legalization, on a wide range of conditions, would not only improve health outcomes, but also give the state a huge economic boost. Spokesperson Jesse McCormick…:
CUT 8 (10) “health care dollars”
He estimates the economic impact for the state would be upwards of $330 million dollars.