8:30 A.M. LRN Newscast 06/27/2018

The Department of Corrections will have to eat some cuts as a result of the budget compromise, but DOC workers will have one thing to look forward to: a pay increase. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Lieutenant governors from around the nation are converging in New Orleans for a three day summit. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will welcome the annual 2018 meeting of the National Governors Association with opening remarks. Among the topics being discussed, Nungesser says he intends on bringing attention to the dangers of cheaper, imported seafood.
Cut 4 (10) “…across the country.”

Since 2016, the state legislature has battled huge budget deficits, but the Edwards’ administration now says we can look forward to financial stability over the next seven years. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the legislature’s decision to renew a portion of an expiring one-cent sales tax will give the state a stable revenue source.
Cut 8 (13) “budget problems”

A Jonesville man is under arrested after allegedly running over a 14-year-old girl who was taking out the trash in front of her house. The incident left Cadance Parker dead, and 23-year-old Earl Hancock locked in the Catahoula Parish Detention Center. State Police Spokesperson Master Trooper Scott Moreau:
Moreau says Hancock lost control, because of severe impairment in his ability to drive due to drugs and alcohol.
Cut 11 (12) “residence.”