130PM LRN News

According to a recent report, 56% of all occupants who died in a crash did not use a safety belt. Executive Director of Statistical Analysis at the Highway Safety Research Group Helmut Schneider says despite the threat of legal ramifications, some people are just continuing to hold out on buckling up.

Cut 6 (11)  “don’t buckle up.”

Schneider says young, male truck drivers were most likely to not buckle up.

Medical Marijuana in Louisiana has been pushed back from the distributors hoped for launch date of late this year, to early next year as the grower, GB Sciences, its partner, LSU, and the Ag Department iron out the last regulatory details. New Iberia Senator Fred Mills says the next step is in mid-November, where…

Cut 9 (09) “…launch date.”

The treatment will be available in pill and oil form.

The November 6th ballot includes an amendment that allows voters to decide whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to run for office less than five years out of jail. There’s some public opposition to the amendment, But the Legislature disagrees, and initially pushed for a longer period barring felons from office, but settled for the five year limit. Public Affairs Research Council Louisiana President Robert Scott.

Cut 5 (12)  “…support” 

Early voting for the November election ends tomorrow.

No heartbreak this time around as the Black and Gold beat the Vikings in Minneapolis 30 to 20. It didn’t take a vintage Brees game either, as the career passing yards leader only passed for 120 yards and one TD, along with his first pick of year. Brees says considering what happened last year, this win meant a little more than others.

Cut 13 (10)   “…for them”

The offense only put up 270 yards.