Governor Edwards signs into law a measure that prohibits a common second trimester abortion procedure called dilation and evacuation. Louisiana Right to Life Legislative Director, Deanna Wallace, says this ends a brutal practice known as dismemberment abortion…:
CUT 3 (09) “allow it”
Those who oppose say this law say it creates an unnecessary barrier to women getting safe and legal abortions.

Governor Edwards is at this hour attending an event in New Orleans that marks the official kickoff of Medicaid expansion enrollment. He says Louisiana is simply bringing federal tax dollars home to put them to work for the poor…:

cut 1 (10) “in the first year”
Plans go into effect July 1st, and you can get more information online at healthy.la.gov.

A new poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research shows Governor’s John Bel Edwards approval and disapproval ratings have both gone up since February. Jeff Palermo has more…:

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season begins today. NOAA predicts a near normal season with 12 named storms. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom says major hurricanes can still hit in near normal seasons so it’s crucial Louisianians get a plan in place…:

CUT 2 (09) “disrupted”
Get says you can GetAGamePlan.org for helpful information.