18:30 LRN Newscast January 30th

President Trump’s travel ban is widely supported by members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation. Emelie Gunn has more…
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A second person has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of an off-duty Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s deputy. Prosecutors say 21-year-old Baylon Taylor was one of two men involved in the fatal shooting of Allen Bares who confronted Quintylan Richard and Taylor about a residential burglary in June of 2014.

With a 304 million dollar budget deficit and a special session coming up next month, does that mean more cuts to healthcare services? Angela Lorio, co-founder of Trach Mommas of Louisiana, hopes families of elderly and disabled people are prioritized as they are stressed enough
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She says tapping into the rainy day fund is a no-brainer.

The state health Department and the Louisiana Restaurant Association have teamed up to encourage dining establishments to offer more healthy dishes. Well-ahead Louisiana director Melissa Martin says this inititive includes healthier children’s menus…
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Visit Well ahead Louisiana’s website for more information.