3:30 PM LRN Newscast Nov 23

In the spring, state lawmakers could debate a bill that would raise 300 million dollars a year for road and bridge work by increasing the gas tax.

cut 2 (30) … I’m Matt Doyle.”  

A national survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates your Thanksgiving meal is about $2 less for 2020. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says while the turkey won’t cost as much some things will cost more a bit more.

Cut 5  (07) “…16-cents.” 

Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says he’s feeling better after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. 41-year old Napier says Friday is the last day of isolation and he plans to travel separately from the team to Monroe for Saturday’s game against the ULM Warhawks. The coach says he now feels like a million bucks, but remains away from the team…

Cut 10 (12) “….or staff.”

2020 hasn’t been a complete bust for auto dealers in the state, but inventory hasn’t been the best either. President of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association Will Green says if a plant or parts center is not operating at full capacity due to the pandemic, you’ll see fewer cars on the lot for sale.

Cut 8 (12) “..levels go.”