13:30 Newscast, June 2nd, 2017

A measure that would give the film tax credit program a face-lift received overwhelming support from the House…:
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

An editorial in the Daily Advertiser says it’s clear that Louisiana’s problems aren’t going to be solved with the House in its current form and it calls for their local Representative, House Speaker Taylor Barras, to step down. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it seems like the journalists are good government types…:
Cut 15 (07) “the legislature”

State Representative Paul Hollis only had 7 minutes to speak on his bill that sought to make it easier to recall elected officials in Louisiana before it stalled in a Senate Committee. The measure was taken up after the hours long monuments debate. Hollis says he’s disappointed his legislative didn’t get a good debate…:
Cut 12 (10) “voted down”
Hollis says he plans to bring the legislation back next year.

Inmates paying child support would have their payments suspended under a House-approved measure by Gretna Representative Joe Marino. The measure suspends payments for inmates who’ve been incarcerated longer than 180 days and who have no other means of income. Marino says this complies with federal law…:
Cut 5 (08) “is zero”
The measure passed the House on a 68-30 and still needs Senate approval.