08:30 Newscast, June 28th, 2017

Governor John Bel Edwards vetoes a bill to provide freedom of expression on college campuses. The legislation is by Alexandria Representative Lance Harris…:
Cut 11 (11) “of doing that”
Harris was a vocal opponent of many of the governor’s agenda items and the Republican hopes this wasn’t a political veto.

The governor signed some bills that seek to protect drivers and police officers during a traffic stop. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown’s measure requires drivers ed courses to include how motorists should behave when they get pulled over, because it’s a nerve-racking situation for both them and the cop…:
Cut 9 (10) “heinous criminal”
The new laws set to go into effect August 1.

People with disabilities will now be able to save money without losing their benefits, thanks to a new program from the State Treasurer and the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Jimmy D. Long Sr. School of Math, Science, and the Arts is the new official name of the Natchitoches high school, as the governor signed the bill to add the name of the late state lawmaker to the title. Delhi Senator Francis Thompson says this simple act honors Long’s legacy..:
Cut 15 (09) “for Louisiana”