9:30 LRN Newscast July 5th

A Forbes report shows Louisiana is the state most at risk of being economically crippled by the escalating trade wars initiated by the Trump Administration. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Depression Two has formed way out in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s heading towards the Lesser Antilles, but not expected to impact Louisiana. Just this week, Colorado State University lowered its projected storm total for this season.

Louisiana residents can now display their Louisiana driver’s license on their cell phone and use it as a legal I-D. The app is called LA Wallet and Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Karen St. Germain says LA Wallet is the first digital driver’s license app to be fully launched in the U-S…
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LA Wallet was developed by a Louisiana-based software development firm.

A state representative is now preparing to run for another elected position. Republican Rick Edmonds of Baton Rouge, has announced his candidacy for Secretary of State in the fall election. Edmonds says security of state elections is one of his top priorities.
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Edmonds is the fourth announced candidate for this position. The others are AG Crowe, Renee Free and Julie Stokes.