Governor Edwards vetoed 28 bills passed by state lawmakers in the recent regular legislative session. The question is “will lawmakers convene a veto override session?” House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says ballots to cancel the veto session went out this week…:
Cut 7 (10) “…that will take place.”
All it takes is a majority of lawmakers in either the House or Senate to cancel a veto session.

Another major shake up in college athletics is taking place as U-C-L-A and U-S-C are moving from the Pac-12 to the Big 10. NYU Sports Law professor Dan Lust says this probably spells the end of the so-called “Power 5.” and the Big 10 and the SEC could be the last two major conferences standing
Cut 13 (11) “…to my schools.”

Cooking out for the 4th of July will cost more this year. Brooke Thorington has more on what you can expect to pay.
Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as a U-S Supreme Court Justice today replacing the retiring Stephen Breyer. The nation’s highest court will determine if Louisiana’s Congressional map approved by legislators is constitutional. U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley expects the court to rule that it does not violate the Voting Rights Act…
cut 15 (11) “….stay in effect”

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported the state’s first positive case of West Nile Virus in a human this year. State epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says the risk for West Nile is higher than normal, with 175 mosquito pools indicating the presence of the virus, compared to just 13 a year ago…
Cut 6 (09) ” …mosquito bites.”
Sokol says eliminate standing water around your home, keeping the gutters clean and regularly change the water in birdbaths.

Baton Rouge Police say a worker at a fast food restaurant was shot over an argument about a food order. Sergeant L’ Jean McKneely says the gunman was upset his order was given to another customer and confronted the worker in the parking lot…
cut 12 (09) “…the employee”
McKNeely says the shooting victim’s injuries are not life threatening and no arrests have been made.

Work has begun on elevating LA 1 in Lafourche Parish from the Leeville Bridge to Golden Meadow. The price tag for this elevated stretch of highway is over 800-million dollars. Executive Director of the LA 1 Coalition Henri Boulet says the project received a large amount of federal grant money as a result of 20 private industry partners providing over a million dollars in match money
Cut 10 (10) “…strong application”
Boulet says there’s been a serious effort to elevate LA-1 for 25 years as storm surge from hurricanes and tropical storms can sometimes close the highway for several days, costing the U-S millions of dollars in oil and gas production.

Qualifying for the Congressional elections is next month and based on a ruling from the U-S Supreme Court this week, Louisiana will use the district map approved by the Legislature in February. What if the Supreme Court later rules the map is unconstitutional? ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this fall’s election results will stand…
Cut 13 (07) “…elected.”
GOHSEP launches a program to help Hurricane Ida survivors who have exhausted all their avenues in recovery but still need assistance. Spokesperson Mike Steele says the Disaster Case Management Program connects case managers to those who have unmet needs.
Cut 3 (12) “…still out there.”
The is website GetAGamePlan.org then backslash Ida-D-C-M-P.

Triple-A expects the highways will start to fill up this afternoon with travelers looking to take advantage of the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. Triple-A’s Don Redman predicts a six-percent increase in motorists from 2019 for the four-state region of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma…
cut 8 (10) “….our region”

Construction is underway on the second phase of elevating LA 1 in Lafourche Parish between the Leeville Bridge to Golden Meadow. Executive Director of the LA 1 coalition Henri Boulet says once the project is completed in 2027, vehicles who use this important corridor will travel 22-feet above sea level
Cut 9 (13) “…summer long”

Qualifying for the Congressional elections is next month and based on a ruling from the U-S Supreme Court this week, Louisiana will use the district map approved by the Legislature in February. What if the Supreme Court later rules the map is unconstitutional? ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this fall’s election results will stand…
Cut 13 (07) “…elected.”
Triple-A expects the highways will start to fill up this afternoon with travelers looking to take advantage of the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. Triple-A’s Don Redman predicts a six-percent increase in motorists from 2019 for the four-state region of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma…
cut 8 (10) “….our region”
The Essence Festival gets underway today as it’s one of the biggest tourism events of the year for the Crescent City. New Orleans has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons lately, with concerns over crime and city services. Councilman Oliver Thomas says this is an opportunity for “The Crescent City” to send a message to the nation that it remains one of America’s premier cultural destinations…
cut 5 (12) “….host people”
This year’s headliners include comedian Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Janet Jackson, and New Edition.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is adding 17 new enforcement agents after they graduated from the agency’s 34th cadet class. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says these agents perform several tasks including search and rescue.
Cut 12 (08) “…big floods.”
For more information on becoming a wildlife agent visit LDWF’s website.

Despite increased costs for…well, everything, Independence Day holiday travel is predicted to be HUGE. More from Kevin Gallagher.
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry sent a letter to the Louisiana State Medical Society warning doctors abortion is a crime and it has been since last Friday when the U-S Supreme Court ruled that states have the authority to outlaw abortions. Landry says a judge’s order blocking the state from enforcing an abortion ban has limited reach.

Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as a U-S Supreme Court Justice today replacing the retiring the Stephen Breyer. The nation’s highest court will determine if Louisiana’s Congressional map approved by legislators is constitutional. U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley expects the court to rule that it does not violate the Voting Rights Act…
cut 15 (11) “….stay in effect”

There are 17 new wildlife agents on the job today. They are the most recent graduates of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says potential agents undergo a rigorous selection process before they attend the academy.
Cut 10 (10) “…of the training.”
To learn how to become an enforcement agent, go to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

Despite high gasoline costs and increased prices for food and lodging, over 47 million Americans are expected to travel this Independence Day weekend. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says that estimate reflects the second-busiest July 4th weekend since the year 2000. He says a great many will be on the highways…:
Cut 7 (11) “…travel industry.”
AAA predicts a 6-percent increase in motorists from 2019 for the four-state region of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma.

Louisiana will go forward this year with a Congressional election where the map that will determine district boundaries is under review by the U-S Supreme Court. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this is not the first time there’s been a court battle over Louisiana’s Congressional map…
cut 14 (11) “…for Louisiana.”
Stockley says a ruling from the U-S Supreme Court on Louisiana’s map might not come down until next summer.

After a two-year hiatus, the Essence Festival of Culture returns to New Orleans at full strength this holiday weekend. David Grubb has more…
Cut 1 (35) “…I’m David Grubb.”

A hearing scheduled for today in U-S District court was canceled as a result of the U-S Supreme Court putting a hold on a lower court ruling that said the Legislature must draw a map that allows for a Black candidate to represent two of the state’s six congressional districts. House Governmental Affairs Chairman John Stefanski says they were waiting for the Supreme Court to weigh in…
Cut 6 (05) ” ..go through.”
The Secretary of State is moving forward with using the map approved by the Republican-led Legislature for the fall Congressional elections.

Delhi police are investigating a potentially disturbing incident at Delhi High School, where a noose was found at the school. Chief Roy Williams…
Cut 9 (11) “…and a suspect.”
Williams says the suspect claims it was unintentional, but he says the local D-A will determine if a hate crime charge is warranted.

Louisiana’s three abortion clinics are open as a result of New Orleans judge putting a temporary restraining order on a Louisiana law that bans most abortions because of the reversal of Roe Versus Wade. Katahaleen Pittman is the director of the Hope Medical Center for Women in Shreveport and she says they are trying to squeeze in as many appointments as they can before a July 8th court hearing…
cut 4 (11) “…the staff”

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is falling slowly, down to $4.42 a gallon. The price at the pump has dropped eight cents in the last week. Redman says a dip in demand has led to lower oil prices…
cut 14 (10) “….a break”
Redman says another surge in prices is expected in late July when some refineries shut down for needed maintenance.

A hearing scheduled for today in U-S District court was canceled as a result of the U-S Supreme Court putting a hold on a lower court ruling that said the Legislature must draw a map with two majority Black districts. It’s not the final decision on the merits of Louisiana’s case but Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields is hopeful SCOTUS will find the Congressional map used for this fall’s election violates the Voting Rights Act…
Cut 8 (07) “…the plaintiffs.”
Republican legislative leaders are confident the map they overwhelmingly approved in February will be accepted by the high court.

Authorities are investigating a noose found inside the auditorium at Delhi High School in Richland Parish. Delhi Police Chief Roy Williams says a contractor performing renovation work is the suspect…
cut 11 (11) “….touchy situation”
Williams says once he completes an investigation he’ll turn the information over to the local D-A to determine if the suspect should be charged with a hate crime.

Since a temporary restraining order was placed on Louisiana abortion trigger laws, abortions can continue in the state. Director of the Hope Medical Center for Women in Shreveport, Kathaleen Pittman says they are fully booked with appointments and not making any past a July 8th court hearing on the issue
Cut 3 (09) “…to get in.”
Pittman was a guest on Jim Engster’s Talk Louisiana Radio program.

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell another penny today to $4.42. That’s down 8-cents from a week ago. But Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says another increase in prices could come at the end of July when refineries shut down for maintenance…
cut 13 (10) “….back up”
The current statewide average for a gallon of diesel is $5.35.