Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Michael Farrar…
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Frustrations continue to mount at the State Capitol as that was New Roads Representative Major Thibaut. Several Democrats are upset with Republican leaders for delaying the filing of a proposed budget for next fiscal year. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry prefers that the legislature override Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of the budget bill passed in the regular session and revenue raised in the special session can be used to fill in the budget holes…
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The veto effort failed and Henry has now introduced a budget bill nine days into the special session. There’s a concern a budget will not be approved before the special session concludes June 4th.

In a video message, Destrehan-based televangelist Jesse Duplantis is asking for 54-million dollars in private donations so that he can purchase a new jet, to replace his current 12-year-old aircraft. Duplantis says he’s looking at the Dassault Falcon Seven-X, because it has the fuel capacity so that he can preach the Gospel all over the world…
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Duplantis says he was also told by God to believe specifically for a brand new Falcon Seven-X.

Gas prices have only increased by a few cents over the last week and AAA’s current projection calls for gasoline prices in Louisiana to hover around $2.80 a gallon for the summer. But fuel analyst Don Redman says we might not see a summer average that high, which is good for travelers…
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A minister from Destrehan is asking for his congregation to buy him a 54-million dollar jet. Jesse Duplantis says he has been reaching people and changing lives for 40 years and in a video he says Gold tol him he needed purchase a bigger jet….
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Duplantis says with a new jet he’ll be able to change lives one soul at a time.

The summer driving season is underway, but gas prices continue to hold steady. The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.67, which is a just a few pennies higher than a week ago. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says there’s a chance the price at the pump can actually come down soon…
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A Lake Charles man is under arrest for allegedly attempting to rape two women. Don Molino has more.
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The Opelousas Police Department has identified the 11-year-old girl who was killed during a weekend police chase as Bryla Bell. Authorities say Bell was driving a truck after she reportedly snuck out of her home. Two men were with the girl prior to her death and authorities still want to talk with them.

The chances of legislators finding a compromise budget and tax plan before the end of the June 4th special session are looking slim. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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State Police are investigating a shooting involving a Lafayette Police officer at the Super Seven Motel near Interstate 10. Officials say officers were called to the motel to respond to a domestic disturbance, when they arrived, a male suspect fled. During a chase he was shot and taken to a hospital for treatment. The officer was not injured.

In Southwest Louisiana, authorities arrest 31-year-old Wayne Barras of Lake Charles on attempted rape charges after he allegedly tried to assault two unsuspecting women. In both cases, the victims’ screams, alerted neighbors, who came to their aid. Lake Charles Police Chief Don Dixon says one victim was taking out her thrash…
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Barras is behind bars on a 900-thousand dollar bond.

Destrehan-based televangelist, Jesse Duplantis, wants a new 54-million-dollar private jet and asks his followers to pay for it. Duplantis says the new Dassalt 7X, which would be the fourth aircraft owned by the ministry, would be more cost beneficial in the long run…
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Duplantis concluded his remarks by saying if Jesus were on Earth today, he wouldn’t be riding a donkey.

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Jeff Palermo…
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Frustrations continue to mount at the State Capitol as that was New Roads Representative Major Thibaut. Several Democrats are upset with Republican leaders for not proposing a budget for next fiscal year in this special session. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry pushed to override Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of the budget bill passed in the regular session, but that effort failed. The special session must end June 4th and there’s a concern we could see a third special session.

A Lake Charles man is under arrest after allegedly trying to rape two elderly women in two separate incidents on Friday morning. Richard Barras was charged with one count of Attempted 1st Degree Rape. Calcasieu Parish Sherriff Tony Mancuso says they are glad Barras is off the streets…
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In both cases, the victims escaped after screaming for help, alerting neighbors.

The Bossier Sherrif’s office is looking for 38-year-old Donavan Terrel Oliver, who is wanted in the fatal shooting of his brother in Plain Dealing. Deputies say Donavan Oliver got into a verbal altercationw ith his cousin and pointed a gun at him, Kenneth Oliver stepped in, shots were fired and Kenneth Oliver died at the scene.
LSU and Northwestern State are headed to the Corvallis, Oregon Baseball Regional. The Tigers will play San Diego State Friday at 3 PM, while the Demons get a chance to play the number three national seed Oregon State at 9:30. Northwestern State Coach Bobby Barbier…
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The Demons are in an NCAA Regional for the first time since 2005.

GOP House Caucus Chairman Lance Harris’ tax bill that raises nearly 370-million dollars of the 648 million dollar budget shortfall passed the House after a weekend of behind the scenes deliberations that got the legislation 76 votes, 6 more than it needed to make it to Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Harris, who Friday said this tax bill is designed to cut government, celebrated the passage.
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But lawmakers are not close to approving a budget for next fiscal year and the special session ends June 4th. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry pushed for a vote to override the governor’s veto of the budget approved in the regular sesssion…
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But that motion failed to get enough support.
State Police say a Lafayette Police officer shot a male suspect during a chase shortly after midnight. Lafayette P-D was called to a Super Seven Motel to check on a domestic disturbance, and when officers arrived a male suspect fled. The suspect has been sent to a hospital for treatment.

July 20th is the deadline for homeowners who were impacted by the 2016 floods to complete the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program. About 50-thousand homeowners have completed the survey. But Governor John Bel Edwards believes there are flood victims who haven’t. because they received S-B-A loans and are ineligible for the Restore Louisiana program, because it would be a duplication of benefits….
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Edwards says if Congress makes any changes to the regulations flood victims will not be eligible if they haven’t filled out the survey.

GOP House Caucus Chairman Lance Harris tax bill passes the House and is headed to the Senate. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Opelousas Police Department has identified the 11-year-old girl who was killed during a weekend police chase as Bryla Bell. Authorities say Bell was driving a truck after she reportedly snuck out of her home. Two men were with the girl prior to her death and authorities still want to talk with them.

LSU and Northwestern State are both headed to the Pacific Northwest as they are in the Corvallis Regional, hosted by Oregon State. The Tigers will open the regional playing San Diego State. The Aztecs have won the Mountain West Conference five times in the last years, but LSU pitcher Zack Hess says after playing well in the SEC Tournament they are more confident than ever..
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The Demons will face Oregon State at 9:30 on Friday.

The Manning Passing Academy will host its first ever clinic and camp for girls. Camp organizer Jeff Hawkins says he and the Manning family were inspired by a women’s football advocate in Utah…
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The Manning family has been running the premier football camp for high school boys for over two decades. The camp for females will take place June 25th and 26th at Nicholls State.

On a second try, the Louisiana House approves a bill that would levy a one-third penny state sales tax and eliminate some sales tax breaks for business. The measure would raise nearly 370-million dollars, which is less than what Governor Edwards is seeking to address a 648-million dollar shortfall. House GOP Caucus Chairman Lance Harris calls the measure a compromise, because it softens some proposed cuts, while forcing state government to reduce its size. And Harris doesn’t mind the criticism he’s receiving…
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The bill’s next stop is Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lafayette at Super Seven Inn and Suites near Interstate 10. It’s been reported the officer was not injured and one person was taken to a local hospital.

LSU and Northwestern State are headed to the Corvallis, Oregon Baseball Regional. The Tigers will play San Diego State at 3 PM, while the Demons get a chance to play the number three national seed Oregon State on Friday night at 9:30. Northwestern Coach Bobby Barbier…
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The Manning Passing Academy will host an inaugural football camp for women in Thibodaux next month. Connor Ferrill has the story…
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After failing to pass a sales tax bill on Friday, the Louisiana House mustered enough votes on Monday to send the measure to the Senate. It would generate 366-million dollars that can be used towards a 648-million dollar shortfall. It’s not as much revenue as Governor John Bel Edwards wants, but Harris says the measure is a reflection of his values…
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Legislators have yet to debate a proposed spending plan in this special session and the session ends June 4th.

A July 20th deadline is set for homeowners who flooded in 2016 and have yet to complete a Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program survey. It’s possible many flood victims have not completed the survey, because they are not eligible for any more federal assitance, because they received an S-B-A loan. Governor Edwards says they are working with the feds to change the duplication of benefit rules…
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LSU and Northwestern State will head to Corvallis, Oregon for NCAA Baseball regional action. The Tigers will take on San Diego State on Friday at 3 PM, while the Demons will play the number three seed nationally, Oregon State on Friday night. Northwestern Coach Bobby Barbier says it’s great LSU and Northwestern State are in the same regional…
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Louisiana Tech did not get in the NCAA Tournament, despite 39 wins.

The very popular Manning Passing Academy will hold for the first time a clinic for females, June 25th and 26th on the Nicholls State campus. Camp organizer Jeff Hawkins hopes the two-day event can help women get involved in the game and make a career out of it…
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The camp is open to women of all ages and girls in grades 8 through 12 and the Hawkins says the clinic will offer females the opportunity to learn the game from the inside out.