08:30 LRN Newscast April 22nd

A poll commissioned by a group that opposes Governor Edwards tax plan finds most Louisiana residents are concerned about jobs and the economy…
Cut 2 (26) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Governor Edwards says his tax plan addresses the revenue that will be lost when one-point-three billion dollars in temporary taxes expire next year. He says another special session could be needed if an adequate funding plan is not approved…
cut 14 (06) “…or another”

U.S. Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy met with a Trump official about getting another two billion in federal flood recovery dollars. The state has already recieved one-point-six billion dollars, but the governor and Congressman Garret Graves have argued about getting the money into the hands of the public. Kennedy says this dispute could hurt the state’s effort in getting the additional two-billion dollars…
cut 4 (09) “…he can”

Police officers will be out in full force over the next week as the Buckle Up in your Truck campaign is underway to make sure pickup truck drivers wear their seatbelts. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer…
Cut 6 (09) “at all times”
Sandifer says for some reason they see less seatbelt compliance in pickup trucks than other vehicles.