What was predicted to be the highest job growth in 25 years for Louisiana, ended up being just average. Brooke Thorington has more.

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St. John Parish detectives are looking for suspects in the early morning murder of a 16 year old girl they say was specifically targeted. Sheriff Mike Tregre says Aariah Henry of Reserve was shot yesterday as she sat in her car on Airline Highway near Central Avenue in Reserve. It happened just after two am as the suspect vehicle pulled alongside Henry’s and opened fire. We’re told Henry was rushed to the hospital, but died of her injuries.

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The first regular legislative session during Jeff Landry’s tenure as governor has ended. And LaPolitics dot com publisher says it established Landry as Louisiana’s most powerful governor in modern history, as he accomplished much of what was on his agenda. But not everything went the governor’s way. Alford says not getting the constitutional convention he wanted was a blow to the governor and many big picture ideas were put on hold in this session.

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In other news from the session, a highly publicized bill that did not make it through the process was one that would have banned THC in products that could be consumed in Louisiana. Supporters of the legislation say the THC in these products can get a person high. Opponents of the legislation argued it would kill the state’s growing THC market.

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval yesterday t0 $48 billion in budget bills yesterday, restoring funding for a two-thousand dollar stipend for teachers, but cutting spending on early childhood education programs. The house had cut the level of the teacher stipends, but the Senate restored the full amount Governor Jeff Landry had proposed. The House voted yesterday to support that.
Governor Jeff Landry has seen the first regular legislative session during his term come to an end. Colleen Crain looks at how it went…

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The University of Louisiana at Monroe is on the receiving end of a 750 thousand dollar grant designed to create opportunities for students looking for careers in the film industry. Associate Professor of Communication, Dr. Chris Mapp says the grant will have far-reaching effects…

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The Ragin Cajuns ran out of gas in the College Station Regional. After pounding Texas 10 to 2 on a hot Sunday afternoon on Texas A-and-M’s campus. The Aggies defeated U-L Lafayette nine to four last night to win the College Station Regional.

Tulane was eliminated in the Corvalis Regional yesterday after giving up nine runs in the seventh inning and losing to U-C Irvine 7 to 7/

Louisiana Tech, Grambling State and Nicholls saw their seasons end on Saturday.

LSU Eunice won its eight national championship in division two junior college baseball yesterday while the LSU baseball Tigers won two games yesterday and are just one win away from hosting a Super Regional Series. Today’s Regional Championship game against North Carolina is set for five this evening.

The first regular legislative session during Jeff Landry’s tenure as governor has ended and La Politics dot com publisher, Jeremy Alford says it was a busy one. Alford believes it was a big test for Landry and he says he comes out of the session as Louisiana’s most powerful governor in modern history. One piece of legislation will especially be remembered.

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Republican Governors will hold a press conference today in Chalmette to discuss what they’re calling the Biden Administration’s unprecedented attacks on American energy and their plan to unleash American Energy. Governors from eight states, including Alaska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and several others will be on hand for today’s news conference which is set for three this afternoon at PBF Entergy’s Chalmette Refinery.

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Despite predictions that job growth in Louisiana would be around 40-thousand, the numbers aren’t quite that high. In fact ULL Acadiana Business Economist Gary Wagner says after revisions, the state only gained about 10-thousand jobs.

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Speaking of jobs, the University of Louisiana at Monroe has received the state’s Entertainment Development Fund of $750 thousand grant over three years to create opportunities for students looking for a career in the film industry.  Associate Professor of Communication, Dr. Chris Mapp

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A new bill would give Governor Jeff Landry the power to appoint almost 150 state board and commission chairs. Until now, the boards selected their chairs, and the most the governor could do was appoint a majority of board members and indirectly name the chair. Landry says that this change empowers new governors to further the policies they were elected on.

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Meantime, legal experts say former President Donald Trump will most likely not serve jail time, but LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says there are legal implications stemming from his 34 felony convictions, for example possibly losing the right to vote or possess firearms.

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A chemical plant in St. John the Baptist Parish is threatening to shut down if EPA restrictions aren’t relaxed. Mel Bridges has more.

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Today is the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, and NOAA has predicted it will be the most active on record with 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes. National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan…

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Hurricane season officially began today…and experts are expecting this will be the most active season on record. Officials say it’s important to know your risks. If you live in a storm surge evacuation zone, National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brenna says you should already have a plan of where you’ll go, how you’ll get there, and what you’ll take with you.

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While legal experts say former President Donald Trump will most likely not serve jail time, many believe there are other implications. Political pundits believe the former president’s convictions could sway undecided voters. LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says before Thursday it was a question if he would be convicted and now it’s a reality.

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Synthetic rubber manufacturer Denka Performance Elastomer says it will be forced to shut down its Reserve plant if EPA restrictions aren’t relaxed after the agency shortened Denka’s deadline to reduce emissions from 2 years to 90 days. The EPA says the 90-day rule is needed because Denka poses a quote-unquote “imminent and substantial danger” to nearby communities. But, Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser thinks it’s more political than that.

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Local advocacy group Rise St. James says Denka is poisoning people in Reserve, and celebrates the potential closure. Bowser says Rise St. James doesn’t know what they’re talking about.

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Denka says they would have no choice but to shut the plant down if forced to adhere to the reduced deadline.

A new bill would allow the governor to appoint dozens of state board chairs. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Today is the official start of hurricane season and officials say it’s important to be prepared. NOAA predicts this season will be the most active on record, with 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes, with as many as seven being major hurricanes. Hurricane season ends November 30^th.

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Talk to continues to swirl around President Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions earlier this week. The former president held a press conference claiming the trial was rigged and LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says this isn’t not the first time he’s has used that term.

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Synthetic rubber manufacturer Denka Performance Elastomer says it will be forced to shut down its Reserve plant if EPA restrictions aren’t relaxed after the agency shortened Denka’s deadline to reduce emissions from 2 years to 90 days. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser says that’s an impossible task.

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A new bill would give Governor Jeff Landry the power to appoint almost 150 state board and commission chairs. Until now, the boards selected their chairs, and the most the governor could do was appoint a majority of board members and indirectly name the chair. Landry says that this change empowers new governors to further the policies they were elected on.

Cut 9 (09) “…sees fit.” 

Meantime, legal experts say former President Donald Trump will most likely not serve jail time, but LSU Law Professor Lisa Avalos says there are legal implications stemming from his 34 felony convictions, for example possibly losing the right to vote or possess firearms.

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A chemical plant in St. John the Baptist Parish is threatening to shut down if EPA restrictions aren’t relaxed. Mel Bridges has more.

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Today is the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season, and NOAA has predicted it will be the most active on record with 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes. National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan…

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A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill by Senator Thomas Pressly is dangerous and he thinks it doesn’t consider the the full benefits of Cannabis and how other states are embracing this industry.

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Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says lawmakers are running out of time in this session. But he says a constitutional convention could be possible after this session through a special session or House intervention.

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Louisiana is participating in Sun Bucks to provide summer nutrition to low-income school-aged children.

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Six Louisiana baseball teams have made the cut for play in the NC-Double-A Regional tournament, which is set to begin on Friday. UL Lafayette andGrambling are headed to College Station, while Tulane and Nicholls will play at Oregon State. Louisiana Tech is headed to Fayetville, Arkansas, while the LSU baseball Tigers are headed to the North Carolina.

Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August seems unlikely to pass this session. The biggest holdup is the Senate, which is concerned about how much a convention is actually needed. But, LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says says even if the Senate was on board, legislators are simply running out of time.

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Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks this year, despite an earlier decision. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock Sun Bucks says should be added automatically to eligible SNAP cards but if you’re not sure about your child’s eligibility, check with DCFS or visit sunbucks.la.gov and but be sure DCFS has your correct contact information.

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A bill that will criminalize all THC products in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Sean Richardson has more.

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There’s plenty more college baseball ahead for Louisiana fans as several Louisiana teams are headed to Regional tournaments. The LSU Tigers are headed to Chappel Hill, North Carolina, while the Rajun Cajuns and Grambling will play at College Station. The Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech are headed to Fayetville, Arkansas for regional play, while Tulane and Nicholls will both play at Oregon State. Regional action gets underway this Friday.

Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s pretty much out of the question.

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The LSU Baseball Tigers will play their first regional game this Friday in Chappel Hill, North Carolina as they take on Wofford. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is one of the hottest in all of college baseball as they’ve won 18 of their last 24, Shortstop Michael Braswell says they believe they can win every game…

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First pitch is set for Friday morning at 11.

A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry is against the measure and he has a message for lawmakers making the final decision.

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Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says if a school-aged child received SNAP Benefits during the school year, there should be no need to apply but you will need your SNAP card.

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