LSU may finally be facing penalties for violations within its men’s basketball program. David Grubb has more.
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Should Louisiana’s sheriffs be subject to term limits? One state lawmaker says “yes.” Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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After an Associated Press article implying Governor John Bel Edwards knew of Ronald Greene’s arrest within hours of his death, a special legislative committee was assembled. Brooke Thorington has more on their first meeting.
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Appearing in front of the Baton Rouge Press Club, LSU president William Tate called for $100-million in state funding to focus on five key areas of research: cancer, agriculture, cybersecurity, energy, and coastal science. Cancer research is of special importance to Tate, who said the establishment of the state’s first NCI-designated Cancer Center is his primary goal.
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Tate says that with hostile nations utilizing technology to attack our nation’s businesses, utilities, and political institutions, LSU can be a leader in building a workforce capable of countering digital threats in the future.
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Louisiana has a coastal master plan in place to help combat and reverse erosion. Tate believes that LSU should play a major part in those efforts and that an investment in elite faculty and state-of-the-art equipment could generate solutions that serve as models for nations across the globe.
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A New Orleans representative has proposed legislation that would impose term limits on sheriffs and tax assessors. Democrat Mandie Landry says the Governor, state legislators and many local elected officials are subject to term limits, but sheriffs seem to be immune and entrenched; particularly in rural parishes…
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It’s not unusual for sheriffs to be in office for thirty years or more if voters keep re-electing them. Landry’s bill is a proposed Constitutional Amendment and would need two-thirds majority votes in both House & Senate in order to go to voters this fall. Landry says it would limit sheriffs to three four-year terms in office…:
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Landry’s other bill (also a proposed Constitutional Amendment) would impose limits of three four-year terms for tax assessors. She says this is another local office that would benefit from restricting how long one can be in office…:
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Landry says she’d like to eventually see term limits imposed on ALL elected officials, at all levels of government.
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The Special Legislative Committee investigating an alleged coverup after the 2019 death of black motorist Ronald Greene held their first meeting at the capitol Tuesday. Members discussed who they’d like to testify and Committee Chairman, Representative Tanner Magee says the attorney of former Louisiana State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves says he’s willing to appear.
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Reeves was superintendent of LSP when Greene was killed in police custody.
There have been reports that phones of those involved with the Greene investigation were wiped thus removing any texts pertaining to the case. Magee says he’s curious about circumstances surrounding the wiping of phones.
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The committee was created by House Speaker Clay Schexnayder after an Associated Press report implied that Governor John Bel Edwards knew of Greene’s death within hours after he was beaten by troopers.
New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says while he supports law enforcement, he does want to ensure that there’s a thorough investigation of what happened during and after Greene’s death.
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The committee also plans to seek testimony from Former LSP Sgt Albert Paxton, Lt. Scott Brown, Sgt. Scott Davis, and Tech Support Supervisor Randy Hidalgo.
The legislative session begins on Monday and Magee says a resolution will be presented giving the committee the ability to subpoena witnesses and evidence. The committee will meet again next Tuesday.
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Tuesday afternoon Sports Illustrated reported that LSU has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA regarding violations within the men’s basketball program. Glenn Guilbeau, SEC columnist for OutKick.com, says that the contents of that NOA mean LSU will face some punishment, but what it’s for and what it will be remain in question.
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At the center of the storm is head coach Will Wade. In 2017, Wade was caught on tape allegedly discussing payments for then-recruit Javonte Smart. In 2019 LSU suspended Wade and amended his contract, and now Guilbeau says those amendments could come into play.
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If LSU is facing major violations Guilbeau says the clock is likely winding down on Wade’s time in Baton Rouge, despite his on-court success. Especially if athletic director Scott Woodward can mitigate the program’s punishment by cutting Wade loose.
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LSU did not acknowledge receipt of the NOA as of yesterday and representatives for Will Wade were unavailable for comment.
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Louisiana Tech begins play in the Conference USA Tournament tonight after finishing the regular season with a 12-and-6 league record. Bulldogs coach Eric Konkol on what it will take to make a long run in the league tourney…
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Tech is led by six-foot-seven forward Kenneth Lofton Junior, who is averaging 16 points a game. Konkol says teams have tried a variety of ways to slow him down…
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