7:30 LRN Newscast August 2nd

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry told the USA Today Network that if he ran for governor next year, he’ll beat John Bel Edwards. Landry he’s seriously considering a campaign. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Landry would be a serious challenger…
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Landry and former 3rd district Congressman Charles Boustany had a spirited race in 2012.

Louisiana residents who have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act will see a premium drop from four to 15-percent next year. The over 100-thousand Louisianans who have coverage through Obamacare have seen rate hikes for years, but Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana spokesperson Robin Mayhall says the market is stabilizing…
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The attorney for a 19 year old shot by a state trooper last month in Baton Rouge, questions why his client was shot in the back when the officer claimed she was being rushed following a traffic stop. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
voicer 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart

New Orleans Police say a man is in custody following a fatal shooting in the French Quarter early this morning. Authorities say a male victim died at a local hospital after he was shot at the intersection of Bienville and Decatur streets. No other details are known.