A new law means new rules for the Louisiana Board of Ethics. The bill sailed through both houses of legislature as many believe the old rules left room for misuse for political gain. Public Affairs Research Council expressed concern over a provision in the new law requiring the board to determine whether the investigation is too expensive. PAR President Steven Procopio says the legislature did address PAR’s biggest concerns including a provision that required having evidence before launching an investigation.

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A federal judge has granted Serve Louisiana’s motion for a preliminary injunction, reinstating the AmeriCorps grant that had been abruptly canceled as part of a nationwide termination effort earlier this year. Serve Louisiana Program Director Maggie Connaro (Connor-roe) says this ruling will not only be beneficial to team members that are serving but to the people the members were serving in the Corps from food access, youth development, housing access and coastal restoration.

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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart passed away at 90 years old after suffering a cardiac arrest last month at his home in Baton Rouge. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is launching a campaign this Fourth of July week to help veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says PTSD is very prevalent among service members who were in combat.

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Veterans experiencing PTSD are encouraged to call the Louisiana 988 Helpline and press 1 or text 838255 for support and help

As part of the Louisiana Department of Health’s campaign launching this 4^th of July week, the Office of the Surgeon General has released a TV public service announcement to reach Louisiana veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham urges any veteran experiencing PTSD to call the Louisiana 988 Helpline and press 1 or text 838255 to talk to specialists who provide emotional support to service members, veterans and their families.

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Serve Louisiana has been granted a preliminary injunction by a federal judge which reinstates AmeriCorps grants that had been canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency.  But Serve Louisiana Program Director Maggie Connaro (Connor-roe) says the battle is far from over as the injunction can be appealed within 60-days.

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A new law means the board that investigates alleged ethics violations against public officials will have to abide by some new restrictions. New Iberia Republican Beau Beaullieu (BOW-lee-ay) says that these new rules do not give officials elected or not permission to act unethically.

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The bill sailed through both houses of legislature but faced criticism from the Public Affairs Research Council. Regarding a provision that the board of ethics has to determine that the investigation is not too expensive, either for the board or for the person it’s investigating.

Reverend Jimmy Swaggart has died at 90 after suffering a cardiac arrest last month. He began his television ministry in 1975 and reached millions across the globe and founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and Bible College Louisiana Radio Network President Jim Engster says though he lost credibility in a 1988 prostitution scandal, he came back like a lion.

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His ministry continues with his wife, Frances and son, Donnie.

Prominent Louisiana televangelist, Reverend Jimmy Swaggart has died at age of 90 after suffering a cardiac arrest last month at his Baton Rouge home. Louisiana Radio Network President Jim Engster says Swaggart was a kind, Christian man.

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He leaves behind his wife, Frances, and son, Donnie, who continue his ministry through SonLife Broadcasting.

A federal judge has granted Serve Louisiana a preliminary injunction reinstating the AmeriCorps grant that had been abruptly canceled as part of a nationwide termination effort earlier this year at the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  Serve Louisiana Program Director Maggie Connaro (Connor-roe) says the ruling allows members to complete the 11-month service terms.

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The board that investigates ethics violations by public officials has new rules to abide by. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is launching a campaign this Fourth of July week to help veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. As part of the effort, the Office of the Surgeon General has released a TV public service announcement to reach veterans across the state. Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says PTSD is serious.

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Dr. Abraham urges any veteran experiencing PTSD to call the Louisiana 988 Helpline and press 1 or text 838255

The Governor was busy signing bills today – many concerning the state’s insurance crisis. Governor Landry also signed a reworked medical transparency bill that he vetoed last year.

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Recent polls show that voters are largely unhappy with Governor Landry and the legislature. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says voters are particularly turned off by the bickering between Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, especially since they’re both from the same political party.

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The poll was conducted just prior to the start of this year’s legislative session.

Nine down, one to go. The search continues for the last remaining fugitive from the Orleans Parish jailbreak. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Triple-A says it expects more than 72-million people to head out of town for the Fourth of July holiday. Don Redman with Triple-A says you can expect heavy traffic – not just this week, but next week as well.

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There is a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of convicted murderer, Derrick Groves, the last remaining escapee from the May 16^th Orleans Parish Jail break. Sheriff Susan Hutson says work is ongoing to harden and modernize the jail so that something like this does not happen again.

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Louisiana has a new Seafood King. Karlos Knott was crowned this past weekend at the 18^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cookoff. His winning entry was a Roman-style pizza with butter poached Louisiana shrimp.

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As King of Louisiana Seafood Knott will serve as a Louisiana ambassador for seafood for the next year, and he will represent Louisiana in the 21st annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on August 2nd.

Governor Jeff Landry signed multiple bills into law today to combat Louisiana’s ongoing insurance crisis.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Recent polls show that voters are largely unhappy with Governor Landry and the legislature. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says discontent with Republican legislators is coming from within their own party.

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The poll was conducted just prior to the start of this year’s legislative session

Governor Landry was at his desk signing insurance related bills today. One of the bills addressed distracted driving. Landry says the bill is one of the biggest things that could be done to lower premiums.

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Landry signed a reworked version of the medical transparency bill he vetoed last year.

Neither the governor nor the legislature did very well in a poll conducted just prior to the start of this year’s legislative session. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says it showed a low number of people felt the state was heading in the right direction.

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With Friday’s capture of Antoine Massey, nine of the ten escaped inmates from the May 16^th Orleans Parish Jail break have been recaptured and State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says there is a 50-thousand-dollar reward for information leading to the capture of convicted murderer Derrick Groves who is still at large.

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A new king of Louisiana seafood is crowned. Karlos Knott will represent Louisiana in the 21st annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on August 2nd. He says seafood has been a big part of his life.

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He was crowned at the 18^th Annual Seafood Cook-off this past weekend.

Governor Jeff Landry has been busy signing a number of bills addressing Louisiana’s insurance crisis. One of them, SB 61 forces insurance companies to tell customers if they are raising rates based on credit scores.

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He says all these bills are for the people of Louisiana and should drive down insurance rates.

Recent polls show that voters are largely unhappy with Governor Landry and the legislature. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says voters are particularly turned off by the bickering between Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, especially since they’re both from the same political party.

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The poll was conducted just prior to the start of this year’s legislative session.

Nine down, one to go. The search continues for the last remaining fugitive from the Orleans Parish jailbreak. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana has a new Seafood King. Karlos Knott was crowned this past weekend at the 18^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cookoff. His winning entry was a Roman-style pizza with butter poached Louisiana shrimp.

Cut 13 (12)  “…open-faced sandwiches.”

As King of Louisiana Seafood Knott will serve as a Louisiana ambassador for seafood for the next year, and he will represent Louisiana in the 21st annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on August 2nd.

The Supreme Court postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.  The court will decide whether the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts violate the Voting Rights Act. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says the issue will likely be reargued in October and the delay makes it unclear which way the court may be leaning. He says if a majority supports Justice Clarence Thomas’s viewpoint…

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Lawmakers approved the Coastal Protection Restoration Authority’s $1.98 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan. Coastal Resource Administrator Greg Grandy says it’s funded by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement and he says the projects will restore coastal ecosystems and help protect against storm surge…

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Louisiana to witness the signing of the state’s Make America Healthy Again bill. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly’s July 7 court date was cancelled due to a broken air conditioning system in the courtroom. Holly faces charges of illegal use of a weapon and criminal damage to property stemming from a Union Parish shooting in February of last year. His attorney, Mike Small, says Holly hopes to go to trial as soon as possible to prove his innocence and the Judge is considering every option to make the trial happen…

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He’s doubtful the trial would be rescheduled before the fall.

LSU running back Trey Holly is facing another delay after his July 7 court date was cancelled due to a broken air conditioning system in the courtroom. Holly faces charges of illegal use of a weapon and criminal damage to property stemming from a Union Parish shooting in February of last year. His attorney, Mike Small, says it was determined the AC system could not be repaired and needs to be replaced…

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Small was doubtful the trial would be rescheduled before the fall. He says Holly, who has been steadfast in his innocence and awaiting trial, was understandably upset by the unforeseen delay

The Supreme Court postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.  The move means the congressional map will remain unchanged for now. The Supreme Court hearing stems from a lawsuit from 12 “non-African-American voters” who alleged reconfigured majority-Black districts were racial gerrymandering, a stance Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says Justice Clarence Thomas agreed with.

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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Fiscal Year 2026 Plan has been approved, and it’s the largest in program history. Kace Kieschnick reports

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Louisiana as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill. During the bill signing ceremony at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Kennedy noted that in the last six decades, juvenile diabetes has skyrocketed, due in large part to the foods that kids eat.

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Among other things, it bans artificial colors and additives in meals served in schools.

The Supreme Court postponed ruling on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan until next term.  The court will decide whether the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts violate the Voting Rights Act. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says it’s strange a matter like this would be prolonged.

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The move means the congressional map will remain unchanged for now.

Lawmakers unanimously approved the largest Coastal Protection Restoration Authority Investment for the 2026 Annual Plan. Coastal Resource Administrator Greg Grandy says it is entirely funded by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement and each project results in numerous jobs across multiple sectors…

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Louisiana to witness the signing of the state’s Make America Healthy Again bill. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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With increased outdoor activity Mosquito protection is on the minds of Louisianans and this week, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed Louisiana’s first 2025 human case of the mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus. The infected person from Livingston Parish was hospitalized due to complications from the infection. The infection can cause mild symptoms to severe illness.