More legislation was approved by lawmakers in the recently completed legislative session to help protect the local shrimping industry from cheap foreign imports. Houma Representative Jessica Domangue authored a package of bills that were approved…

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The State Ag Department now has the authority to destroy imported seafood that does not meet the state’s testing requirements.

Voters recently rejected all five constitutional amendments on the May 16^th ballot. Voters will be asked to approve nine more constitutional amendments in November. The highest-profile amendment is the proposal to limit governors to two elected terms during their lifetime. Melinda Deslatte with the Public Affairs Research Council says the other amendments run the gamut.

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A Kaplan strategies poll shows Julia Letlow with a commanding 15-point lead over John Fleming in the June 27^th Republican U-S Senate primary. Pollstar Doug Kaplan says this race has a clearfront runner and that’s Letlow, while Fleming has a lot of ground to make up…

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Kaplan says Fleming is not winning the argument over who is closer to President Trump.

Veteran Saints running back Alvin Kamara made a surprise appearance at OTAs. It remains to be seen if Kamara will be a part of the Black and Gold in 2026 after New Orlans signed running back Travis Etienne (AY-chan) to a big free agent deal. Kamara says he’s fine with sharing carries, he did it before when Mark Ingram and Latavius Murray were on the team…

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Houma Representative Jessica Domangue authored a package of bills approved by lawmakers that support local shrimpers against the threat of foreign seafood…

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As a result of a new state law that eliminates the vehicle inspection sticker, law enforcement will stop issuing tickets for an unexpired inspection sticker starting July 1st. New Orleans, Kenner, and Westwego have their own local vehicle inspection programs, and the new state law does not impact those local programs. Also, drivers in the Baton Rouge area still must get their vehicles tested for emission standards to comply with federal regulations.

A new poll shows Julia Letlow with a very clear path to the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The poll by Kaplan Strategies shows Letlow with a 15-point lead over John Fleming, 52 to 37-percent, with ten-percent undecided. Pollster Doug Kaplan says Letlow has consolidated support among all factions of the Republican coalition.

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Letlow is also doing very well with women voters.

Saints star running back Alvin Kamara made a surprise return to the facility for voluntary OTAs yesterday. Kamara typically opts to prep for the season away from New Orleans, but he arrived amidst questions about his future with the team….

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If Kamara is on the roster, he’ll be sharing carries with veteran running back Travis Etienne, who was signed during free agency.

A new poll paints a very clear picture of where things stand in the race for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Later this month, a three-judge federal panel from the Western District of Louisiana will review the state’s newly-enacted congressional map. A group contesting the map is taking exception to District 2, which stretches from New Orleans into North Baton Rouge, potentially creating a racial gerrymander similar to the last map that the Supreme Court struck down.

Since March of 2025, Louisiana voters have rejected nine constitutional amendment proposals that appeared on two different ballots and nine more will be on the ballot in November. Melinda Deslatte with the Public Affairs Research Council says state lawmakers are not fazed by the voters’ recent lack of support for the amendments.

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Veteran Saints running back Alvin Kamara usually does not attend the voluntary OTAs, but he surprised everyone and showed up yesterday. It does not seem like Kamara’s spot on the roster is guaranteed and A-K says he does not get involved in those type of discussions between G-M Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore…

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Changes are coming to DCFS, thanks to the just-completed legislative session.

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Good news for your pocketbook as the price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped 17-cents in the last week. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says the drop coincides with a drop in crude oil prices….

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Governor Landry has vetoed his first bill from the 2026 legislative session. Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux received legislative approval on his proposal to raise the cap by 50-percent on compensation someone can receive from the state for being wrongfully convicted. Landry says the Legislature just raised the cap four years ago and before increasing payouts again, the state should ensure that the process is fair, accountable, and protected against abuse.

The state boys basketball championships are returning to Lafayette. They’ve been held in Lake Charles since 2014, but before that, Lafayette hosted the boys championship for 15 years. LHSAA Assistant Executive Director Karen Hoyt says basketball coaches have been asking to bring the tournament back to Lafayette for years…

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Changes are coming to DCFS, thanks to the just-completed legislative session.

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Good news for your pocketbook as the price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped 17-cents in the last week. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says the drop coincides with a drop in crude oil prices….

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Governor Landry has vetoed his first bill from the 2026 legislative session. Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux received legislative approval on his proposal to raise the cap by 50-percent on compensation someone can receive from the state for being wrongfully convicted. Landry says the Legislature just raised the cap four years ago and before increasing payouts again, the state should ensure that the process is fair, accountable, and protected against abuse.

The SEC and Big 10 are not supporting the Protect College Sports Act as currently written. The bipartisan bill seeks to regulate NIL, transfer portals and athlete revenue-sharing. The proposal also gives conferences the option of pooling their media rights, which is something SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is not interested in doing. USA Today’s Blake Toppmeyer was a guest on Tiger Rag Radio…

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The Louisiana Legislative Republican Delegation is happy about what lawmakers pushed through this legislative session. Chairman and Monroe Representative Michael Echols says important measures were approved to attract large aerospace companies to invest in Louisiana by offering them property and sales tax breaks…:
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Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow has been a critic of the Department of Children and Family Services and their handling of cases when informed about troubles in a home and a young child could be in danger. But Barrow says new legislation will improve communication within the stakeholders of the agency to better protect children…

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On Capitol hill, the Protect College Sports Act received its first hearing today. It is legislation designed to fix college sports. The bill preserves NIL and revenue sharing for student-athletes but adds regulations to snuff out illegitimate deals and cap-evading loopholes. It also provides medical insurance for athletes, but USA Today’s Blake Toppmeyer says the bill limits the earnings of athletes and their representation.

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Lafayette and the Cajundome is the new home of the state boys basketball championships. LHSAA Assistant executive director Karen Hoyt says the Cajundome is also host site state volleyball championships….

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed a law that eliminates the vehicle inspection sticker. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The governor has also signed legislation that expands the definition of first degree murder to include shootings and gang violence in public venues. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the change in the law is a direct response to the shooting in April at the Mall of Louisiana which took the life of 17-year-old Martha Odom.

The U.S. Senate is hearing arguments on the Protect College Sports Act this morning. The bill provides a framework of antitrust exemption and athlete protections to give control back to the NCAA in the NIL era. USA Today’s Blake Toppmeyer says SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has begged Congress to step in but has now released a joint statement with the Big Ten against the bill.

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The high school boys basketball championships are returning to Lafayette after spending the last 12 years in Lake Charles. The games will be played at the Cajundome, the home of UL Lafayette men’s and women’s basketball. President of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot, says bringing the championships to the city could not have happened without the support of the university…

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There are lawmakers and organizations hailing the 2026 legislative session for the package of bills intended to improve workforce development. Monroe Representative Mike Echols, the chairman of the Legislative Republican Delegation, says they passed legislation that provides exposure to career opportunities for students as early as grade school.

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Adam Knapp, the CEO for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says legislation was approved that expands eligibility requirements for the TOPS Tech scholarship program for students in community and technical colleges.

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Knapp says legislators also approved the Learn and Earn Act, which authorizes specialized internships on high school campuses.

The LHSAA Boys’ Basketball Championships are returning to Lafayette for the first time since 2011. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee begins discussion on a bill intended to fix college athletics. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey asked Congress to pass a law that would bring much-needed regulations on NIL deals and reduce player movement from school to school. But the SEC and Big 10 issued a joint statement last night saying they oppose the legislation as it is written now.