6:30 LRN Newscast February 6

President Trump has asked Congress to pass a one-point-five-trillion-dollar infrastructure funding bill. But will Louisiana see any of those dollars? State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says Louisiana doesn’t have enough transportation dollars to match what the federal government might be willing to offer…
Cut 10 (09) “those dollars.”
Wilson has pushed for a higher state gasoline tax.

Many Entergy customers are looking at higher than normal electricity bills. Usage was increased due to the cold weather in January. Spokesperson Shelia Pounders says they will work with customers on a payment plan. Ponders also recommends a levelized billing program, which allows customers to pay about the same amount for electricty every month…
Cut 9 (08) “customers like.”

LSU scientists are working on a program that treats heart disease using antioxidants derived from red wine. Matt Doyle has the story.
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”