Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

05.19.26
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU System President Wade Rousse says there’s not been much movement towards breaking ground on a new 400-million-dollar arena that would be built next to Alex Box Stadium. Rousse says there is a local sales tax on nearby businesses that’s collecting revenue, but money from state government would be helpful too…

Cut 20 (11) “…property”

There is a lawsuit seeking to stop the collection of that sales tax, because voters never were given an opportunity vote on its implementation.

The former Big East Player of the Year has signed with Will Wade and the LSU men’s basketball program, but he might not be eligible to play. That’s because six-foot-seven R-J Luis signed a contract with the Utah Jazz, then he was traded to Boston. But never played in a professional game. It could take a court ruling to make him eligible to play college basketball.

 

A very disappointing LSU baseball season could come to an end tonight as the Tigers face Oklahoma in the final game of the first round of the SEC Tournament. William Schmidt did not pitch in the Florida series so he is rested for tonight. The Tigers need to win five in a row to go to a Regional.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says they have offered veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan a contract. Jordan will turn 37-years-old in July and wants to play next season, but also does not want to sit on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Loomis confirmed they have not offered a new contract to Taysom Hill, who will turn 36 years old in August and has dealt with several significant injuries.

The Sugar Bowl has signed a deal with the LHSAA that makes the title sponsor of all high school championship events through the 2031-32 academic year. The partnership will also result in the Allstate Sugar Bowl paying for scholarships.

05.19.26
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4:30 LRN Newscast

An effort is underway to recall Governor Jeff Landry. To force a recall election, organizers would need to gather signatures from about 500-thousand registered voters. Desiree Morrison is one of the leaders behind the recall effort and says word is rapidly spreading…

Cut 14 (10) “…what we’re doing”

The recall petition was filed after Governor Landry halted the U-S House elections after the U-S Supreme court ruled the current map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.

The Louisiana Republican Party has its own campaign touting Landry’s accomplishments. Cory Dennis is with the Louisiana GOP…

Cut 16 (09) “…country”

Dennis says crime is also down and auto insurance rates have also declined for many policyholders.

 

Senator Bill Cassidy gives some strong insight into his future plans. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Will teachers continue to receive a two-thousand-dollar stipend that makes up part of their salary, now that voters rejected Constitutional Amendment three, which would have made that stipend a permanent pay raise? Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh tells KEEL Radio it’s up to local school systems to decide…

Cut 4 (07) “…they can”

05.19.26
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LRN PM Newscall

With voters rejecting Amendment Three over the weekend, the fate of the size of teachers’ paychecks now lies with the legislature. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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Senator Bill Cassidy gives some strong insight into his future plans. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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With the failure of Amendment Three at the ballot box over the weekend, the fate of teacher pay is now in the hands of the legislature. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh says he doubts that the legislature will be able to give teachers another two-thousand-dollar stipend for the next fiscal year, since the failure of the proposed amendment will put education funding about 500-million dollars in the hole.

Cut 3 (09) “…amendment not passing.”

Seabaugh says contrary to popular belief, public school teachers are NOT state employees; thus, their salaries are not set directly by the legislature.

Cut 4 (07) “…they can.”

With teachers staring at a pay cut for next year, let alone a lack of pay raise, what about the bill to increase the governor’s salary that’s currently making its way through the legislature? Seabaugh says it’s being greatly pared down.  

Cut 5 (11) “…reimbursement of expenses.”

Support staff had received a one-thousand-dollar stipend for this school year, which also stands to go away barring any legislative action to the contrary.

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LSU System President Wade Rousse admits there’s not been much movement in building a 400-million-dollar arena next to Alex Box Stadium. Rousse says the LSU economic development district that’s generating the funding for a proposed arena is collecting money…

Cut 6 (06) “…or not.”

A lawsuit has been filed to prevent the LSU Economic Development District from levying a sales tax on nearby businesses, because the tax was implemented without voter approval.

Rousse says they are also looking for other funding sources to build the new arena, but he opposes taking money away from the academic side. He’s hopeful state government will put money towards the project….

Cut 7 (11) “..up the property.”

Rousse says money remains the biggest challenge in getting the arena built….

Cut 8 (12) “…so on”

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After Bill Cassidy’s failure to advance to the runoff in the Republican primary over the weekend, the big question is, what’s next for his political future? Cassidy made his intentions known in no uncertain terms in a conference call with reporters today, answering a question from David Jacobs with LaPolitics-dot-com.

Cut 9 (11)  “…absolutely not.”

After a political career that started 20 years ago, first as a state senator in December of 2006 when he was elected in a special election, to six years in the U.S. House and 12 years in the U.S. Senate, Cassidy says his time in elected office is now numbered.

Cut 10 (03) “…can possibly be.”

Cassidy says come January 3rd of next year, his future will be outside the world of politics.

Cut 11 (07) “…all those opportunities.”

The 68-year-old Cassidy also said he had no intentions of returning to his medical practice once he leaves the Senate.

05.19.26
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2:30 LRN Newscast

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy told reporters today that when his term ends just after January 1st, he will not seek political office again. That means he will not run for governor or run for the U-S House. Cassidy says come January 3rd of next year, his future will be outside the world of politics.

Cut 11 (07) “…all those opportunities.”

The 68-year-old Cassidy also said he had no intentions of returning to his medical practice once he leaves the Senate.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has endorsed Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the Senate Republican Primary. Letlow received 45-percent of the vote on Saturday as she positions herself as the candidate with President Trump’s endorsement. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley expects Letlow to keep playing up that endorsement…

Cut 14 (11) “…next 30 days”

 

With voters rejecting Amendment Three over the weekend, the fate of the size of teachers’ paychecks now lies with the legislature. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

State senator Mike Reese has been named the new president at McNeese State. Alongside his public service, Reese is the managing partner and CEO of the Reese Companies. He’s previously served on the Board of Regents and the Louisiana Student Financial Assistance. A start date has not been determined.

05.19.26
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1:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy gives some strong insight into his future plans. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The election for mayor in Stonewall in DeSoto Parish finished in a tie, with current mayor Ken Kaffka and former mayor Randy Rogers each receiving 374 votes. The two candidates have until 4:30 today to file for a recount, if they do not, there will be another election on June 27th.

 

Will teachers continue to receive a two-thousand dollar stipend that makes up part of their salary, now that voters rejected Constitutional Amendment three, which would have made that stipend a permanent pay raise. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh tells KEEL Radio that it will likely be left up to local school systems to decide…

Cut 4 (07) “…they can”

LSU System President Doctor Wade Rousse provided an update on the construction of a new arena on the LSU campus. And the update is, not much is happening as they are still trying to determine how to pay for the 400-million dollar project…

Cut 8 (12) “…so on”

Rousse says a sales tax that the LSU economic development district levied is collecting dollars for the arena, but none of it has been spent.

05.19.26
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12:30 LRN Newscast

After Bill Cassidy’s failure to advance to the runoff in the Republican primary over the weekend, the big question is, what’s next for his political future? Cassidy made his intentions known in no uncertain terms in a conference call with reporters today, answering a question from David Jacobs with LaPolitics-dot-com.

Cut 9 (11)  “…absolutely not.”

Cassidy has been a state or federal lawmaker the last 20 years of his life.

Republican US Senate candidates Julia Letlow and John Fleming are back on the campaign trail ahead of the June 27th runoff election. Letlow, who received 45% of the vote Saturday, is already building momentum according to ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley…:
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on Monday endorsed Letlow.

 

LSU System President Wade Rousse admits there’s not been much movement in building a 400-million-dollar arena next to Alex Box Stadium. Rousse says the LSU economic development district that’s generating the funding for a proposed arena is collecting money…

Cut 6 (06) “…or not”

A lawsuit has been filed to prevent the LSU Economic Development District from levying a sales tax on nearby businesses, because the tax was implemented without voter approval.

The Pelicans have named Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach. Mosley spent the last five seasons as the head coach at Orlando and guided the Magic to the playoffs the last three seasons. Host of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, Jake Madison, says Mosley could be the guy to bring New Orleans back to respectability after 14th and 11th place finishes in the Western Conference the last two seasons…

Cut 17 (11) “…their head coach”

Mosley is known as a defensive-minded coach.

05.19.26
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Pelicans new coach is former Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley. Mosley spent the last five seasons with the Magic and guided Orlando to three consecutive playoff appearances. They nearly upset the number one seed in the Eastern Conference this year before losing to the Pistons in Game 7 of the first round. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, says Mosley fits what the Pels are looking for.

Cut 16 (09) “…through a rebuild.”

LSU baseball will play Oklahoma tonight in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. The Tigers need to win five games in six days to win the tournament and that’s only way they can receive an invite to the NCAA Tournament.

The Ragin Cajuns are also in action this afternoon against Marshall in the opening round of the Sun Belt Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama.

 

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says a contract has been offered to veteran defensive end Cam Jordan, but a contract has not been extended to Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill. During the team’s annual hall of fame golf outing, Loomis was also asked if running back Alvin Kamara has a roster spot, but he continues to be evasive with that question.

Cut 20 (07) “…week or two.”

Legislation that would shield the public from the amount of money a college athlete receives from the school they attend is moving closer to final legislative passage. Lafayette Representative Themi Chassion’s bill has passed the House, and it has received Senate Education approval. Chassion, who has a daughter that played college basketball, says the revenue share contracts with schools should remain private to protect players from harassment.

Cut 9 (12)  “…die with football.”

Chassion’s bill is awaiting a vote on the Senate floor.

05.19.26
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11:30 LRN Newscast

It’s back to the drawing board for teachers looking for their state funded stipend to become a permanent pay raise. This, after voters reject another plan concocted by state lawmakers to accomplish that goal – this one involving the abolishment of three large education trust funds to use those revenues to pay down teacher retirement debt. Larry Carter, the president of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, says it’s now up to lawmakers to come up with a plan “B.”

Cut 10 (11) “…a permanent pay.”

The stipend makes up two-thousand dollars of a teacher’s salary and one-thousand for  school support workers. But Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh says less revenues are coming into the state’s cofers and they don’t have the money to keep paying the stipend…

Cut 3 (09) “..amendment not passing”

 

LSU System President Doctor Wade Rousse provided an update on the construction of a new arena on the LSU campus. And the update is, not much is happening as they are still trying to determine how to pay for the 400-million dollar project…

Cut 8 (12) “…so on”

Rousse says a sales tax that the LSU economic development district levied is collecting dollars for the arena, but none of it has been spent.

June 27th is the runoff for the Senate Republican and Democratic primaries. The winner in those two races will face off in the November general election. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it likely will not matter who wins the Democratic primary…

Cut 15 (12) “…being elected senator”

05.19.26
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10:30 LRN Newscast

With Constitutional Amendment 3 failing on Saturday, there is a concern teachers could see their paychecks go down. Louisiana Federation of Teachers president Larry Carter says with the state experiencing momentum in terms of student achievement, it is more important than ever to pay teachers competitive salaries.

Cut 12 (11) “…hundred dollars less.”

Governor Landry tweeted that if a stipend that currently makes up a portion of a teacher’s salary goes away, no one in state government will get a pay raise.

Legislation moving toward final passage would block public access to details of revenue-sharing agreements between colleges and their athletes. Supporters say making those details available puts schools like LSU at a competitive disadvantage. Opponents of the bill like Attorney Scott Sternberg say that’s ridiculous…:
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The House approved bill now heads to the Senate Floor.

 

LSU System President Wade Rousse says there’s not been much movement towards breaking ground on a 400-million-dollar arena that would be built next to Alex Box Stadium. Rousse says there is a local sales tax on nearby businesses that’s collecting revenue, but money from state government would be helpful too…

Cut 7 (11) “…property”

There is a lawsuit seeking to stop the collection of that sales tax, because voters never were given an opportunity vote on its implementation.

Film Louisiana says more than 500 people have participated in workforce training programs in the last five years so they can work in the state’s film industry. Adriane Bennett is with Film Louisiana…

Cut 5 (09) “….animation world”

Bennett says the legislature can certainly do its part in keeping the momentum going, by helping continue to create the sustainable workforce ecosystem connecting education and job creation.

05.19.26
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9:30 LRN Newscast

LSU System President Wade Rousse admits there’s not been much movement in building a 400-million-dollar arena next to Alex Box Stadium. Rousse says the LSU economic development district that’s generating the funding for a proposed arena is collecting money…

Cut 6 (06) “…or not”

A lawsuit has been filed to prevent the LSU Economic Development District from levying a sales tax on nearby businesses, because the tax was implemented without voter approval.

Legislation that would shield the public from the amount of money a college athlete receives from the school they attend is moving closer to final legislative passage. Lafayette Representative Themi Chassion’s bill has passed the House, and it has received Senate Education approval. Chassion, who has a daughter that played college basketball, says the revenue share contracts with schools should remain private to protect players from harassment.

Cut 9 (12)  “…die with football.”

Chassion’s bill is awaiting a vote on the Senate floor.

 

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has endorsed Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the Senate Republican Primary. Letlow received 45-percent of the vote on Saturday as she positions herself as the candidate with President Trump’s endorsement. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley expects Letlow to keep playing up that endorsement…

Cut 14 (11) “…next 30 days”

Louisiana’s film incentive program is making the state one of the biggest film production hubs in the country. Adriane Bennett with Film Louisiana says the state is creating pathways to the film industry by getting kids involved at an early age. One of those programs is Film Prize Junior, which is a film festival for middle school and high school students.

Cut 4 (09) “…that film festival.”