Legislation to give homeowners the right to hire a public adjuster to handle property insurance claims goes into effect on August first. Bill author Chalmette Representative Ray Garafalo says it’s part of a package of bills aimed at easing the state’s property insurance crisis…:

Cut 6 (11)  “…in the law.”

He says the new law serves notice to insurers that their customers DO have the right to a third-party assessment of one’s damage.

Taxes on e-cigarettes and vape products will increase next month to fund pay raises for state police. Bill author, Covington Representative Paul Hollis says the new law also addressed other factors involving the sale of vape products.

Cut 15 (07)  “…online dealers.”

The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st convention begins today in New Orleans. Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says members will hear from gubernatorial candidates at the convention and it’s quite a milestone the federation is entering their second century.

Cut 9 (11)  “…in Baton Rouge.”

LSU is now one win away from reaching the championship round of the College World Series after beating Wake Forest five to two last night. After a shaky start, Griffin Herrin came out of the bullpen and held the Demon Deacons down, striking out six…
cut 29 (08) “…..towards the end”
Cade Beloso’s three run homer in the third provided the cushion LSU needed. The Tigers will play Wake Forest again tonight at 6 o’clock.

The governor has signed legislation requiring private health insurance to cover the cost of fertility preservation for those undergoing medical treatment for cancer or other illnesses that could affect their fertility.  Baton Rouge Representative Paula Davis patients will now have the option to freeze their eggs or sperm before treatments begin.

Cut 6 (06)  “…infertile.” 

Davis says this is welcome news to individuals who could be faced with a loss of fertility on top of a cancer diagnosis.

And the “Protecting Teachers Rights Act” which provides teachers and administrators with civil and criminal immunity if they intervene in a physical fight on campus has been signed. Bill author Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges…

Cut 5 (13)  “…protect them.”

Two suspects wanted for a double homicide in Lafayette were taken into custody in West Baton Rouge Parish Tuesday. 21-year-old Zaylin Sion of Carencro and 18-year-old Alayna Moreau of Church Point were apprehended at Motel Six on Frontage Road. The two will be transferred back to Lafayette to face charges.

The LSU Tigers take on Wake Forest tonight and will need to beat the Demon Deacons twice to advance to the Championship Series. There’s a concern LSU does not have enough pitching, but Coach Jay Johnson does not share that concern…

Cut 13 (15) “…be successful” 

Blake Money or Javen Coleman are possible starters for tonight’s game

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law the “Protecting Teachers Rights Act” which provides teachers and administrators with civil and criminal immunity if they intervene in a physical fight on campus. Bill author, Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges…

Cut 3 (10) “…passed overwhelmingly.”

LSU left-hander Nate Ackenhausen delivered a legendary performance last night as he threw six shutout innings in a five-to-nothing win to eliminate Tennessee from the College World Series. A well-rested Ackenhausen received a text yesterday morning that he would make his first start of the season…

Cut 12 (09) “…all I got” 

LSU needs to beat Wake Forest twice and they play tonight at 6 PM

The parents of 29-year-old Donovan Bailey who was killed in Reserve in 2013 have joined with Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans to increase the reward amount for new tips in the cold case. Crimestoppers President Darlene Causanza says an arrest was made in 2014 …

Cut 8 (13) “…was released.’”

The reward is $17,500 .

According to CreditCards-dot-com Louisiana has the third highest credit card debt in the country. The report compares credit card debt and household incomes across the country. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says people in Louisiana live on a below-average household income.

Cut 14 (10)  “…it off.”

Senate Finance Chairman Bodi White says it was a big mistake when lawmakers rushed to approve a budget on the final day of the session. It resulted in a 100-million dollar cut to the Louisiana Department of Health at a time when the state has a surplus. White says if he had to do it again, he wouldn’t have brought the budget bill up for a vote in the waning minutes of the session…

Cut 11 (04)  “…special session.”

LDH tells lawmakers the cut will result in a loss of services for Medicaid recipients and a loss of funding for some nursing homes, a graduate medical education program, and mobile cancer screenings.

Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell is alarmed to see a cut in funding to Our Lady of Angels Hospital in Bogalusa…

Cut 13 (11) “…happen”  

White is calling on the governor to use his line-item authority and remove the cut from the budget so funding could be restored to L-D-H.

State Treasurer John Schroder is calling on the Louisiana Cash Management Review Board to develop a plan for all state agencies to accept electronic payment options like PayPal and Venmo.

Cut 6 (10)  “…the taxpayer.”

By law, the state treasurer can make the electronic payment process available to state agencies but he can’t require them to use it.

According to CreditCards-dot-com Louisiana has the third highest credit card debt in the country. CreditCards-dot-com Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says using a personal loan as a form of debt consolidation and working with a reputable nonprofit credit counseling agency can help make payments manageable. He also suggests a zero percent balance transfer credit card.

Cut 16 (11) “…tremendous savings.”

The Governor signs into law a bill requiring all high school kids to take and pass a financial literacy course. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”  

In Gonzales, a Donaldsonville man was fatally shot while police say he broke a window of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment Saturday. 35-year-old Joshua Jones was shot multiple times as he tried to enter the apartment and later died from his injuries.

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a bill that creates the Office of the State Child Ombudsman, which will oversee how state agencies are treating children in the state’s care. The legislation comes after multiple toddlers died from overdoses despite warnings. Also, problems at juvenile detention centers. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says the bill received unanimous support and Louisiana joins 38 other states that have such an office…

Cut 10 (03)  “…much better.”
Barrow says the office will also assist parents or individuals who are facing accusations of child abuse or endangerment.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has been in Australia for over a week promoting the Bayou State as a tourist spot to Aussies…

Cut 5 (13)  “…this far.”
Nungesser is set to return on Saturday.

Governor Edwards has signed legislation to create an office to advocate on behalf of children under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services and the Office of Juvenile Justice. Bill author Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says the Office of State Child Ombudsman will be an independent office serving under the Legislative Auditor’s Office.

Cut 9 (07) “…intended it to be.”

The office is expected to go into effect in the fall.

And the governor has also signed into law a bill requiring all Louisiana high school juniors and seniors pass a financial literacy course. The bill was authored by Tangipahoa Parish Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, who says it’s a good step forward for kids, who are Louisiana’s future…:

Cut 6 (09)  “…in financial literacy.” 

Passage is a requirement for TOPS recipients

Louisiana Department of Health officials provided lawmakers with information on what a 100-million dollar cut in funding will mean for the agency. L-D-H Secretary Stephen Russo told the Senate Health and Welfare Committee when he left the capitol on the final day of the session, he believed the agency was in good financial shape.

Cut 12 (08) “…honest with you” 

He says the cut goes deeper than 100 million because of matching federal funds.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been in the land down under for a little over a week to promote international travel to the Bayou State. Nungesser says the mission is to build relationships to get Aussies to see what we have to offer.

Cut 3 (13) “…we have.”

Nungesser will return on Saturday.

In the 2024-25 school year, Louisiana high school juniors and seniors will be required to pass a financial literacy course.  Students who do not pass the course will not be able to graduate and will be ineligible for TOPS college tuition grants. Tangipahoa Parish Rep. Nicholas Muscarello explains why…:

Cut 8 (08)  “…financial literacy.” 

Governor Edwards has signed a bill to create an office to advocate on behalf of children under the care of the DCFS and the Office of Juvenile Justice. In addition to protecting children, bill author Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says the Office of State Child Ombudsman will help parents’ facing accusations of child abuse navigate the system.

Cut 11 (11)  “…falsely accused.”

In Farmerville, an oil tank explosion has killed one person and injured four others. The Union Parish explosion happened just off Johnson Road and Highway 15. Several agencies have responded to the scene and the incident is under investigation.

It’s been a week full of recruiting Aussies to visit the Sportsman’s Paradise for Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. Teiko Foxx has the story.

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

The Governor signs into law a bill requiring all high school kids to take and pass a financial literacy course. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”  

In Gonzales, a Donaldsonville man was fatally shot while police say he broke a window of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment Saturday. 35-year-old Joshua Jones was shot multiple times as he tried to enter the apartment and later died from his injuries.

Louisiana Department of Health officials provided lawmakers with information on what a 100-million dollar cut in funding will mean for the agency. L-D-H Secretary Stephen Russo told the Senate Health and Welfare Committee when he left the capitol on the final day of the session, he believed the agency was in good financial shape.

Cut 12 (08) “…honest with you” 

He says the cut goes deeper than 100 million because of matching federal funds.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Australia promoting travel to the Bayou State.  In 2019 more than 38,000 Australians generated over $62 million in state taxes. Nungesser says this opens a door to promote the state internationally.

Cut 4 (13)  “…of money.” 

Governor Edwards has signed legislation to create an office to advocate on behalf of children under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services and the Office of Juvenile Justice. Bill author Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says the Office of State Child Ombudsman will be an independent office serving under the Legislative Auditor’s Office.

Cut 9 (07) “…intended it to be.”

The office is expected to go into effect in the fall.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been in the land down under for a little over a week to promote international travel to the Bayou State. Nungesser says the mission is to build relationships to get Aussies to see what we have to offer.

Cut 3 (13) “…we have.”

Nungesser will return on Saturday.

New legislation will require all Louisiana high school juniors and seniors to take and pass a financial literacy course. Bill author Tangipahoa Parish Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, says our state ranks dead last for financial literacy he hopes this will get young people educated on financial skills they’ll need as adults…

Cut 7 (10)  “…what that entails.” 

The law goes into effect for the 2024-25 school year.

It’s win or go home for the LSU Tigers as they face elimination at the College World Series after losing to Wake Forest three to two last night. LSU needs to beat Tennessee tonight to keep its season alive. First baseman Tre Morgan says they’ll be ready…

Cut 16 (16) “…together.”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the Atlantic. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it is a bit too early to tell if Louisiana will be in the system’s path…:

Cut 10 (12)  “…this thing.”

Behind Bret is another system with a 40-percent chance of developing into a cyclone in the next 48 hours.

There are still more than 60-thousand customers in northwestern Louisiana waiting for the power to come back on, after a severe storm, WITH a confirmed EF-1 tornado that tore through the area Thursday night. Foster Campbell is the Public Service Commissioner for the region. He says crews are working as hard as they can in this heat to restore power…:

Cut 5 (13)  “…North Louisiana”

LSU is leading the College World Series Jell-O shot challenge in Omaha with 21,435 shots slurped down.  And it’s not just for the $5 Jell-O shots that fans are visiting Rocco’s Pizza for, Manager Pat McEvoy says having your photo taken with the board is also a rite of passage.

Cut 7 (06)  “…the board.” 

You can follow along on Twitter and CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge. And on the diamond, LSU plays Wake Forest tonight.

A native of Marksville has been crowned as Miss Louisiana 2023. Makenzie Scroggs was selected from a pool of 27 women and the Northwestern State student earns a ten-thousand-dollar scholarship.  Scroggs says she’s excited to wear the crown…

Cut  14 (12)  “…to open”