Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and others are vying for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, and one of the three Democrats seeking their nomination, Jamie Davis, knows what he’ll ask Cassidy if the incumbent is candidate he will face should he win the primary.

Davis says he plans on taking him to task for his vote that for all intents and purposes made Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services.

Cut 6 (06) “…the President happy?”

Louisiana has the second highest insurance rates in the country, but Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt says premiums are three percent lower in 2026 and shopping around for auto insurance providers can lead to 34 percent in potential savings.

Cut 9 (10)  “…for your situation.”

Businesses can benefit by helping their employees with childcare. Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch child care within their own facilities or help pay their employee’s child care costs and he says the credit will allow more parents to stay in the workforce while giving employers new tools to attract and retain top talent.

Cut 15 (09) “…very expensive proposition.”

Today is the last day college football players can enter the transfer portal. On Monday, LSU football signed the number one transfer portal quarterback in Sam Leavitt of Arizona State. Jon Eagle, Leavitt’s former high school football coach at West Linn High School out of Oregon, says Leavitt is a very gifted quarterback.

Cut 16 (14) “…missed a beat.”

Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know they will be rewarded for helping their employees with childcare. Chief Policy Officer, Barry Erwin, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch childcare within their own facilities or help pay their employees’ childcare costs.

Cut 14 (11) “…in their lives.”

He says the enhanced credit is a tool to help attract and retain top talent. Businesses can claim the credit on their tax returns beginning in 2027.

Three Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the U.S. Senate race. The first to enter, Jamie Davis, expressed concern for immigrants saying those who are legally going through the asylum process need to be treated better than they’re currently being treated.

Cut 5 (10) “…shouldn’t be deported.”

Political consultant Tracie Burke and former Housing Authority of New Orleans Chief of Staff Jabarie Walker are also seeking the Democratic nomination.

Where does Louisiana rank when it comes to auto insurance rates? Of course, near the top. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Crawfish season is here but it’s early so prices are pretty high. According to the Crawfish App, live mudbugs are over seven dollars per pound, and boiled crawfish are over ten dollars per pound. Laney King, founder of the app, says prices will come down.

Cut 12 (13) “…the entire season.”

While Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and others vie for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, three Democrats are seeking their nomination. The first to enter is Jamie Davis, an elected member of the Democratic State Central Committee, previously a member of the Tensas Parish Police Jury. Davis says one of his biggest priorities is the availability of quality health for everyone.

Cut 4 (07) “…peace of mind.”

Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the nation, but they have come down slightly. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt says overall premiums are decreasing in Louisiana because of fewer accidents and…

Cut 8 (10) “…on their competitors.”

He says shopping insurance providers can lead to 34-percent in potential savings.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know about a new workforce childcare tax credit. Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

If you have an envie or a craving for some crawfish, you can find some, but it will cost you. Right now, the Crawfish App says live crawfish average $7.24 a pound, and boiled crawfish, $10.10 a pound. Founder of the app, Lanie King says there are several reasons crawfish is more expensive early in the season.

Cut 11 (12) “…supply right now.”

A new report on auto insurance rates in Louisiana shows both good news and bad news. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt found Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., but premiums are three percent lower in 2026.

Cut 7 (08) “…recently as 2024.”

According to Value Penguin’s analysis, the average cost of auto insurance is expected to reach 327 dollars a month.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know about an expanded tax credit that helps provide high-quality childcare for their employees.  Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch childcare within their own facilities or help pay their employees’ childcare costs.

Cut 13 (05)  “…to do that.”

Businesses can claim the credit on their tax returns beginning in 2027.

While Bill Cassidy and his Republican challengers have dominated the news cycle in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, there are three Democrats who have entered the race. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The beginning of Carnival also means the beginning of crawfish season – and with it, a little sticker shock. According to The Crawfish App, live crawfish is averaging $7.24 a pound, while boiled crawfish is averaging $10.10 a pound. Laney King, the founder of The Crawfish App, says these prices are nothing to worry about.

Cut 10 (10) “…is fairly normal.”

Louisiana has filed a federal lawsuit to block the FDA’s rule allowing abortion pills to be sent through the mail. Attorney General Liz Murrill. She says the Biden administration removed a policy that required in-person dispensing, and that has allowed women to obtain mifepristone through the mail from out of state doctors.

Cut 26 (16) “…medical professional.”

Physicians for Reproductive Health say studies show that mifepristone is safe and effective. In Louisiana, it can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

A bills the Senate is expected to take up a bill that includes 350-million dollars for 51 Louisiana projects including 137 million dollars Atchafalaya River basin flood work. Senator Bill Cassidy says it is critical and the money for these projects would actually be less than the money spent last year.

Cut 11 (12) “…help communities recover.”

If you need to sign up or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, you have until midnight tonight. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says enhanced tax credits were eliminated on January 1^st but that does not mean that there’s no assistance available for anyone.

Cut 5 (10) “…dramatically or disappeared.”

New coverage or changes to existing coverage will take effect February 1st.

A memorial service for former Louisiana State Senator Robert Kostelka will be held today. Kostelka who also served as a district attorney and judge for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, was 92. He was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in 2022.  He wrote legislation addressing child support, consumer protection, healthcare and education. Representative Francis Thompson served alongside him…

Cut 14 (11) “…develop this state.”

Visitation will be held from five until seven this evening at the Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe.

Louisiana has filed a federal lawsuit to block the FDA’s rule allowing abortion pills to be sent through the mail. Attorney General Liz Murrill. She testified at a U.S. Senate hearing on chemical abortion drugs and had this exchange with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Cut 9 (15)  “…why it happens.”

Physicians for Reproductive Health say studies show that mifepristone is safe and effective. In Louisiana, it can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

ICE agents arrested two dump truck drivers who were making their way to the Meta Data site in Richland Parish. Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office says the ICE agents was assisting them with traffic stops involving the trucks. The drivers were from Guatamala and Honduras. ICE agents did not enter the Meta Data site but are reportedly checking the immigration status of workers.

A man who allegedly kidnapped a Louisiana teenager is under arrest. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (27) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The deadline to sign up for or renew health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov is midnight tonight, and Mike Bertaut with Louisiana Blue, says the enhanced assistance for many was eliminated on January 1^st. Assistance is still available for some.

Cut 6 (13) “…at their workplace.”

New coverage or changes to existing coverage will take effect February 1st.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill went to Washington, D-C, to urge the Food and Drug Administration to end its mail-order abortion pill policy. Murrill says out of state doctors are dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail to pregnant women in Louisiana, and the results in many cases are devastating.

Cut 7 (14) “…in a toilet.”

In Louisiana, Mifepristone can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

New Special Envoy to Greenland, Governor Jeff Landry will be in Washington to discuss his role in the U.S. acquiring the Danish territory. President Trump says the U.S. needs the territory for security and is in a better position to protect it from Russia and China. Officials from Greenland and Denmark with Vice President Vance yesterday. Earlier this month Landry said he was interested in getting to know the people of Greenland and would visit in March as he accepted an invitation to a prestigious dog sled race there. The Greenland Dog Sledding Association says they want to know who invited a Foreign political actor and called the invitation inappropriate.

If you need to sign up for or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, time is running out for this year. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A bill that included over 350 million dollars for 51 Louisiana projects is up for discussion in the Senate today. One of the projects provides 137-million dollars for Atchafalaya River basin flood control. Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s critical and is part of the greater infrastructure project to protect the coastal parishes of St. Mary, Terrebonne and Lafourche.

Cut 12 (07) “…control that water”

If you need to sign up or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, you have until midnight tonight to do so. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says for some people, there’s a very important change that will have a major impact on their budgets.

Cut 4 (11) “…of January 1st.”

This week, the Senate is expected to take up a bill that includes more than 350-million dollars in earmarks for 51 projects in Louisiana. One of those projects would dedicate over 137-million dollars for flood control work in the Atchafalaya River basin. Senator Bill Cassidy says preventing high water in the Atchafalaya River basin is critical.

Cut 10 (13) “…thar backwater flow.”

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s time for the F-D-A to tighten its rules on the mailing of abortion drugs. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A memorial service takes place today for former Louisiana State Senator Robert Kostelka, who passed away Saturday at age of 92. Kostelka also served as a district attorney and judge for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes. Kostelka was in the state senate from 2003 to 2016 and served alongside longtime Francis Thompson, who is now a House member. Thompson calls Kostelka a good man.

Cut 13 (07)  “…it to be.”

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over lawsuits filed by coastal parishes against oil and gas companies for damages to the coastline caused by drilling. These arguments come in the wake of a Plaquemines Parish jury awarding the parish almost 745-million dollars against Chevron last year. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Chevron wants to move the cases to federal court, because those courts tend to be more conservative and defendant-friendly.

Cut 6 (09) “…companies are seeking.”

When you vote in the primary election this year, in some races, you will only be allowed to vote for candidates in your own party because federal offices, the State Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and BESE races are now closed primaries. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council, says if you’re registered “no party affiliation,” then you can choose which your ballot.

Cut 11 (07) “..those party’s primaries.”

If you’re registered any party other than Republican or Democrat, you’re not allowed to vote in those primary races.

Not only did LSU land the top quarterback in the transfer portal yesterday but Sophomore running back Caden Durham announced he’s withdrawing his name from the portal to return to LSU. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glen Guilbeau says LSU’s new coaching staff had to repair their relationship with Durham after they went after Kewan Lacy of Ole Miss.

Cut 9 (11)  “…and Caden Durham.”

It’s not too late to get a flu shot. Though according to the latest data compiled by the Louisiana Department of Health, rates flu cases are decreasing, flu activity is still high. On WRKF radio in Baton Rouge, Dr. Julio Figueroa, an infectious disease expert at LSU Health New Orleans, says one of the dominant strains infecting people is called H3N2.

Cut 13 (03)  “…more severe disease.”

Figueroa says the vaccine may not prevent you from getting the flu, but it can prevent serious symptoms and with Mardi Gras parades and balls coming, it’s still a good idea.

Closed party primaries are coming to this year’s elections for the State Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and BESE races. Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council, says double-check your party affiliation because.

Cut 10 (09) “…the Republican candidates.”

If you’re registered “no party affiliation,” then you can choose the ballot you vote. Those registered Independent or any party other than Democrat or Republican cannot vote in the primary.

Argument in lawsuits filed by coastal parishes against oil and gas companies for damages to the coastline caused by drilling were heard by the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday. The state says the cases should remain in state court. Chevron argued that those cases belong in federal court, citing 80-year-old federal contracts but Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says

Cut 5 (12) “…exploration and development.”

LSU football has one of the top transfer portal classes in the country. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The Louisiana Department of Health says the rates of flu cases is down, but flu activity is still high. On WRKF radio in Baton Rouge, Dr. Julio Figueroa, with LSU Health New Orleans, says the H3N2 strain is more severe but it’s still a good idea to get a flu shot with coming Mardi Gras parades and balls.

Cut 15 (10) “…then prevent hospitalization.”