Louisiana Radio Network, I’m Matt Doyle

Lafayette Representative Nancy Landry is proposing a bill that would substantially increase legal penalties for campus hazing related incidents, in response to the 2017 death of LSU student Maxwell Gruver. Hazing currently carries a fine of 100 dollars or less, plus a possible 30 days in jail. Landry’s bill would change that.

Cut 12 (09) “in jail.”

LSU and GB Sciences Louisiana has found a location to grow medical marijuana that can be distributed to patients who have specific conditions. Director of the LSU AgCenter’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program Ashley Mullens says the facility is near Highland Road and Interstate, and…

Cut 10 (05) “in Louisiana”

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Most persons are happy with their jobs.  A recent Bankrate-dot-com survey finds the average worker rates their job satisfaction at a seven out of ten. UNO Business Professor Mark Rosa says if workers start to see some of these perks come back, productivity will increase further.

Cut 7 (10)  “workers happy.”

A film starring Academy Award winner Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson and director by John Lee Hancock has started production of “Highwaymen” in Louisiana. The film centers on two retired officers attempting to catch Bonnie and Clyde. Executive Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says they will shoot in Shreveport next month…

Cut 3 (12) “the state.”

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