1:30 LRN newscast June 26

A report is out indicating Louisiana prisons utilize solitary confinement four times more than the national average. Matt Doyle spoke with one of the authors…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

Senator Bill Cassidy says legislation he helped put together called the Lower Health Care Costs Act received approval from a U-S Senate committee today. Cassidy says the proposal contains provisions that would protect patients against surprise medical bills, lower prescription drug costs and improve price transparency.

Governor Edwards has vetoed six bills from the 2019 legislative session. One of the measures he rejected would have allowed the use of golf carts on state highways in the Acadia Parish town of Church Point. State Representative Phillip DeVillier is disappointed the governor vetoed his bill and he plans to bring it back…
cut 8 (09) “…do something”
DeVillier says Church Point residents wanted the ability to legally ride golf carts on highways so they can go to a grocery store or visit neighbors in the small community.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is passing the torch to Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. Brees sent a framed autographed Saints jersey to Williamson and a note that said passing the torch to you! The Saints Q-B also made Williamson know he’s a fan of his catchphrase “Let’s Dance”….
cut 13 (10) “….let’s dance man”
That audio is from the Pelicans who released the video of Williamson receiving the gift.