09:30 Newscast, January 25th, 2017

President Donald Trump has signed two orders that moves forward with construction on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines, so what does that mean for Louisiana? Many people are concerned about the safety of using pipelines compared to other methods of transporting oil. But Acting President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Gifford Briggs right now we’re struggling with aging infrastructure…:
cut 12 (09) “other systems”

Could changes again be coming to TOPS? State representative Franklin Foil proposes raising the GPA requirement to rein in costs and encourage high school students to perform better…:
Cut 15 (10) “good grades”
He plans to introduce the bill in the upcoming legislative sessions.

Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District has been appointed to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. He says continuing the fight against ISIS and other terrorist groups will be a key item on the committee’s agenda, especially as threats persist both at home and abroad…:
Cut 9 (10) “recognize that”
He’s also been appointed to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

The Louisiana Family Forum is looking for the top 10 longest married couples as they do every year with Valentine’s Day approaching. President Gene Mills says entries for couples married over 70 years must be submitted by February 5th…:
Cut 6 (06) “family member”
Contact the Louisiana Family Forum at (800) 606-6470.