Senator Bill Cassidy is pushing legislation that could help address some of the state’s budget problems resulting from the COVID economic collapse. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Cassidy also says states need to increase COVID-19 testing for students and teachers so schools can safely re-open in August. Meanwhile, Louisiana universities may not allow students to live in a three or four-person dorm room, which would shrink dorm capacity. LSU can house nearly eight-thousand students on campus.

The legislative session’s tort and auto insurance reform bill passed out of House and Senate Committees last night after lengthy debates. The legislation lowers the jury trial threshold from 50,000 to 5,000 dollars, and House bill sponsor, Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo says auto insurers have promised rate reductions if it passes.
Cut 10 (05) “…this bill.”
But Democrats are skeptical the legislation will reduce rates and they believe it will also lower settlements that injured people receive in car accidents.

The Louisiana Farm Bureau will not hold its annual convention in New Orleans in June. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says they plan to have a virtual conference instead.
Cut 16 (11) “…how we’re doing.”