7:30 LRN Newscast November 29

A rosier than expected revenue estimation for the state has some House Republicans saying the .45 percent sales tax passed in June may no longer be needed…
voicer 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

There’s an enhanced risk for severe weather tomorrow afternoon into Friday night north of Interstate 20. Which means there’s a medium chance we could see some tornadoes, hail and wind gusts above 60-miles per hour. Much of the state is under a slight risk for tomorrow.

Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on Louisiana residents to help restock the food banks. A string of natural disasters around the country has supplies running low and Food Bank of Central Louisiana Executive Director Jayne Wright-Velez says demand around the holidays skyrockets…
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Food banks accept cash and food donations and they can use money to purchase foods at lower prices than you can at grocery stores.

There are 26 before Christmas Day and a recent survey finds that one in three Americans already suffer from what is known as “Festive Burnout.” LSU Health New Orleans clincial psychologist Doctor Michelle Moore says it makes sense many get tired of the holidays, because the season is 4.5 weeks long…
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Top reasons given for festive burnout, long lines, buying presents and cooking.