House Education approves legislation to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed on a poster in every public school classroom. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Crawfish prices dropped 30-cents this week. That’s according to The Crawfish App. You can expect to pay an average of $4.47 a pound for live mudbugs and $6.69 a pound for boiled.

As we count down to Monday’s solar eclipse you need to be aware of the dangers of viewing the astronomical marvel without proper eye protection. Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology Dr. David Hinkle says while it’s extremely tempting to look directly at the eclipse…

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India-based Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes has chosen northwest Louisiana as the site for its first U.S. production facility. The plant is expected to create 135 direct jobs in DeSoto Parish. Mansfield Mayor Thomas Jones…

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The company hopes to have operations underway by the end of the year.

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The House Education Committee approves legislation that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom from elementary school to college. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton is a co-author of the bill and says The Ten Commandments are a historical document on which all laws are based.

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The measure passed on a ten to three vote. Representative Barbara Freiberg, a Republican from Baton Rouge, was one of the three no votes. Freiberg believes Horton’s mandate for the displaying of the Ten Commandments sends the wrong message.

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No other state has such a law.

New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman hopes the third time is the charm for her legislation to require public schools to provide menstrual products. Sophia a 9^th grader at Willow School in New Orleans timidly told House Education committee members she’s unable to focus on class instruction over worry about her cycles.

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The bill passed on a 9 to 2 vote and heads to Appropriations.

The Senate Transportation unanimously approves a bill to repeal legislation to install speed cameras on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The bill would also reverse doubling speeding tickets. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez argues residents in his district can’t afford it.

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Colorado State University hurricane researchers are expecting an extremely active hurricane season. Their initial forecast calls for 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major storms. Isaac Schluesche says tropical systems including hurricanes thrive in warm waters and sea surface temperatures are outside the realm of anything he’s seen.

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For a third time, New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman has presented legislation to require public schools to provide menstrual products. 12-year-old Nadia, a New Orleans student told House Education committee members just how difficult it is for shy girls like herself.

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The bill passed on a 9 to 2 vote and heads to Appropriations.

Starting August 1st, Louisiana casinos will no longer offer prop bets involving college athletes. Colleen Crain has the story…

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And LSU student Matthew Marsiglia faces manslaughter charges for the death of 26-year-old Devin Repath who died following a fight outside of Fred’s Bar and Grill on March 23rd. An affidavit shows Repath punched a friend of the accused. Baton Rouge Police Corporal Saundra Watts…

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At the request of a newly formed coalition of Jewish organizations and faith leaders, Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews has filed a bill to remove the gassing method of execution from Louisiana law.

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21-year-old Matthrew Marsiglia, the suspect in the Tigerland fight that claimed the life of 26-year-old Devin Repath turned himself into Baton Rouge Police on Monday. Marsiglia has been booked on one count of manslaughter. d.

During an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports” Governor Jeff Landry says he’s sent letters to all the Louisiana college boards encouraging them to implement a policy that student-athletes be present during the National Anthem When asked if athletes would be required to stand …

Cut 8 (08) “…the sport.” 

Landry’s comments were sparked after the LSU Lady Tigers were in the locker room instead of on the court during the anthem.

A bill to repeal the state’s income tax has been filed and awaits a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it’s time to relieve Louisianans of rising costs by eliminating taxes.

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During an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports” Governor Jeff Landry doubled down his stance that college athletes should be present for the national anthem. He wants policies implemented that student-athletes risk their athletic scholarships if they don’t. When asked if athletes would be required to stand …

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A bill to require a person to remain 25 feet away from a police officer if they’ve been told to stop or retreat received full approval in the House. Bill author Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot is a former sheriff’s deputy….

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Violators could face up to 60 days in jail.

A bill to repeal the state’s income tax has been filed and is awaiting a hearing in the House Ways and Means. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it’s time to give Louisianans relief from rising costs by eliminating taxes.

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If passed it would go in effect January 1, 2026.

A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Kenner Representative Joseph Stagni expressed reservations over the bill…

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The bill passed on a 7 to 4 vote and heads to the House.

The Bayou Barbie is saying goodbye to LSU. Angel Reese announced she’s entering the WNBA draft this morning. In her two years at LSU Reese led the Lady Tigers to their first NCAA Championship in 2023. The Voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright says she’s a legend…

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A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Kenner Representative Joseph Stagni expressed reservations over the bill…

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The bill passed on a 7 to 4 vote and heads to the House.

In a 81-20 vote, a law that would prohibit you from coming any closer than 25 feet of a police officer after being ordered to stop passed the full House.

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And tonight’s Powerball Jackpot reaches $1.09 billion dollars with a cash value of $527 million. The last time someone won a Powerball jackpot was January 1^st. And the Louisiana Lottery reminds you to play responsibly and that it only takes one to win.

A legal analyst says Governor Landry’s proposal to take away athletic scholarships for students who are not present for the national anthem is unconstitutional. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Chair of the state Republican Party Louis Gurvich is stepping down from his post effective Saturday. In a statement to the party, he thanked his staff and said it was time to make way for the next party chair.  Gurvich has been named executive director of the Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority.

The sexual misconduct suit filed by 10 former students against LSU has been settled out of court. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says sometimes settlements are based on economic decisions and due to the sensitive nature of the case there’s also value in keeping the plaintiffs from having to relieve their trauma during a trial.

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The settlement amount was not disclosed.

To raise money to build an animal shelter in Evangeline Parish, Matthew Baker, founder of Heros Everywhere Animal Rescue, has committed to sleeping outside with their 64 rescue dogs to raise $250,000. And once the facility is constructed, local veterinarians have also offered to volunteer their time to spay and neuter animals.

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A legal analyst says Governor Landry’s proposal to take away athletic scholarships for student-athletes who are not present for the national anthem is unconstitutional. Teiko Foxx has more…

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In Evangeline Parish, one man is committed to sleeping outside with his rescue dogs until enough money is raised to build a shelter. Brooke Thorington explains.

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Legislation requiring speed cameras to also get a picture of speeding drivers receives approval from the House Transportation Committee. Colleen Crain has the story…

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The sexual misconduct suit filed by 10 former students against LSU has been settled out of court. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says sometimes settlements are based on economic decisions of the cost of defending versus the value of the actual suits…

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Complaints in the suit included allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic violence by LSU football players. Although settlement terms were not disclosed, Borghardt says there’s a value to being paid now versus after a trial…

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And due to the sensitive nature of the case, Borghardt says there’s value in keeping the plaintiffs from having to testify during a trial and relieve their trauma….

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Borghardt says settlements can also include policy changes to avoid future incidents.

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Governor Landry believes the LSU women’s basketball team should have been on the floor for the national anthem before the game against Iowa. The Governor is suggesting a policy to take scholarships away from student-athletes who are not present for the national anthem. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the proposal is unconstitutional.

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LSU says both men’s and women’s basketball teams have not been on the court for the national anthem for the last several years. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says everyone needs to take a step back.

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Pinsonat says Landry has been flexing his political muscle during his four months in office, but taking scholarships away from collegiate athletes might be too much…

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To raise money to build a proper animal shelter with a spay/neuter clinic in Evangeline Parish, Matthew Baker, founder of Heros Everywhere Animal Rescue, has committed to sleeping outside with their 64 rescue dogs. He’s hoping to raise $250,000 to build the facility on land they’ve donated.

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The House Transportation Committee approves a bill that would require speed enforcement cameras to get a picture of the driver of a speeding vehicle, along with the license plate. Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel says he’s seeking to pass this bill because there are residents receiving speeding tickets when it was someone else driving their vehicle

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Deshotel is not a fan of the speed enforcement cameras. He believes their main objective is to collect cash and do nothing to help control speeding. He says a real life police officer are the ones that should be issuing tickets…

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Former Baker Police Chief Mike Knaps argued against the legislation. Knaps says the speed enforcement cameras are an important tool in getting motorists to slow down…

Cut 15 (06)  “…extremely reasonable.”

The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

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First year LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan is pleased with the progress of new Tigers starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Sloan says making good decisions with the football has been the focus…

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Kyren Lacy is LSU’s leading returning receiver. Sloan says he’s been impressed with Lacy’s ability to lead the wide receiver room and it’s resulting in good performance at practice…

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To help make up for the loss of future first round picks Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Junior, LSU signed Liberty’s CJ Daniels and Mississippi State’s Zavion Thomas. Sloan says Thomas is an explosive player…

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Legislation requiring speed cameras to also get a picture of speeding drivers receives approval from House Transportation. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Governor Jeff Landry says he’ll ask the Board of Regents to put a policy in place that requires student-athletes be present for the national anthem or risk their athletic scholarship. The governor says it’s a matter of respect that all collegiate coaches should instill. During the LSU women’s basketball game Monday night, both teams were in the locker room during the national anthem.

House Appropriations approves a proposal to provide thousands of dollars to families to pay for private school or other education expenses. There are concerns the Louisiana Gator Scholarship Program will result in students leaving high-performing schools for private schools, further lowering the amount of money public schools receive. Bill author Julie Emerson…

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It’s estimated that once fully funded the program would cost the state $500-million annually.

The idea of holding a constitutional convention, May 20 to July 15, before the regular session ends isn’t very popular. Senate President Cameron Henry says lawmakers have been in Baton Rouge since January and the idea of extending that to mid-July is a bit daunting.

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