Legislation that would undo a 1997 law prohibiting local government’s from raising the minimum wage above the state level fails to get out of the House Labor Committee. Matt Doyle has more…

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The House Judiciary committee heard serious procedural debate about a bill that would legalize and strictly regulate recreational marijuana. They then moved the bill to the House criminal justice committee. The bill has neither been killed or advanced at this point.

The House Labor committee voted nine-to-six against legislation requiring  private employers to pay men and woman the same for similar work. Studies show that Louisiana has the largest gender wage gap in the country, but Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews says men are more willing to work on holidays, work longer hours and perform more dangerous work

Cut 13 (07) “…pay better.”

Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says the panel should approve this legislation to help out their female relatives

Cut 14 (11) “…love them today” 

Abita Springs Representative Scott Simon shot back at proponents of the bill, who suggested that lawmakers would vote against this legislation to hurt women…

Cut 15 (11) “…kill anyone”

The House Labor Committee rejects a proposal to allow local governments to set their own minimum wage. A 1997 Louisiana law prohibits parishes and cities from setting their own local minimum wage rates. Shreveport City Councilwoman LeVette Fuller expressed support for the legislation, saying working people cannot live on 7.25 an hour and need a raise, but every city’s needs are different, and this legislation addresses that.

Cut 5 (11) “…New Orleans.”

The House Labor committee voted nine-to-six against legislation requiring private employers to pay men and woman the same for similar work. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton said if you love your mom, and you love your sister, you should vote for this bill, but Abita Springs Representative Scott Simon shot back at proponents of the bill, who suggested that lawmakers would vote against this legislation to hurt women…

Cut 15 (11) “…kill anyone”

Studies show that Louisiana has the largest gender wage gap in the country.

Motorists are seeing a bit of relief at the pump, which is welcomed news as the summer driving season draws closer. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the current the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas is 14-cents cheaper than this time last year.

Cut 7 (09) “…$2.48 a gallon.”

An explosive rumor that presumptive 1^st pick in the NBA Draft, Zion Williamson, would refuse to play in New Orleans had some cold water thrown on it by the Duke legend’s stepfather in an interview this morning with ESPN Baton Rouge. Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says there’s “no way” Zion refuses to play for the Pels given his personality, the injury risks, the amount of money he’d leave on the table, and…

Cut 12 (10)   “…year.”

The theory proposed that Williamson could return to Duke or sit out but the Pels would own his draft rights for three years if so.

The statewide average price for a gallon of gasoline has dropped to $2.48.  What does that mean for the summer driving season?  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A special operations solider was killed and 12 others wounded during a training accident at Fort Polk Army installation in Vernon Parish yesterday. 34-year-old Staff Sgt. Jacob Hess of Kansas died of injuries he sustained during the exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center. The wounded soldiers all sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are assigned to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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An explosive rumor that presumptive 1^st pick in the NBA Draft, Zion Williamson, would refuse to play in New Orleans had some cold water thrown on it by the Duke legend’s stepfather in an interview this morning with ESPN Baton Rouge. Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says outburst of rumors can likely be attributed to salty fans and media personalities and added that kind of action would be out of character for Zion.

Cut 11 (11)“…sense.”

The House Labor committee voted nine-to-six against legislation requiring private employers to pay men and woman the same for similar work. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton was disappointed the measure failed.

Cut 14 (11) “…love them today” 

Studies show that Louisiana has the largest gender wage gap in the country.

The House Labor committee voted nine-to-six against legislation requiring private employers to pay men and woman the same for similar work. Studies show that Louisiana has the largest gender wage gap in the country, but Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews says men are more willing to work on holidays, work longer hours and perform more dangerous work.
Cut 13 (07) “…pay better.”
There has been a bit of relief at the pump recently, which is welcomed news as the summer driving season draws closer. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says going into the summer, AAA is forecasting the price of fuel to be similar or cheaper than last year, but the price is ultimately subject to the news of the day.
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The House Labor Committee rejects a proposal to allow local governments to set their own minimum wage. A 1997 Louisiana law prohibits parishes and cities from setting their own local minimum wage rates. But New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis says local government bodies know what their workers need…
Cut 3 (09) “…economies.”
DuPlessis says the current 7.25 statwide minimum is not a liveable wage.
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry opposed the measure. VP of Governmental Relations Jim Patterson says the proposal would place undue burden on statewide businesses.
Cut 4 (07) “…untenable”
But Patterson warned that allowing those cities to raise wages to what they consider “live-able” levels would result in layoffs.

The House Labor Committee rejects a proposal to allow local governments to set their own minimum wage. A 1997 Louisiana law prohibits parishes and cities from setting their own local minimum wage rates. Shreveport City Councilwoman LeVette Fuller expressed support for the legislation, saying working people cannot live on 7.25 an hour and need a raise, but every city’s needs are different, and this legislation addresses that.

Cut 5 (11) “…New Orleans.”

Motorists are seeing a bit of relief at the pump recently, which is welcomed news as the summer driving season draws closer.  AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the drop is due to both Louisiana being an oil producing state and seeing ease in demand.

Cut 8 (05) “…the main thing.”

Currently, the statewide average is around $2.48 a gallon.

An explosive rumor that presumptive 1^st pick in the NBA Draft, Zion Williamson, would refuse to play in New Orleans had some cold water thrown on it by the Duke legend’s stepfather in an interview this morning with ESPN Radio. Lee Anderson, Zion’s stepfather, told hosts that his stepson is looking forward to his upcoming pro career.
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Reports circulated that Williamson would have preferred New York or Atlanta.
The Senate passed a 3.8 billion dollar measure for education that includes a 1,000 dollar teacher pay raise, a 500 dollar raise for support personnel and a 39 million dollar block grant to school districts. Winnfield Senator Gerald Long supports the increase.

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There are differing opinions on how to fund education in Louisiana among Lawmakers. The House wants to give teachers a thousand-two hundred dollar raise and the Senate wants only a thousand for teachers and five-hundred for support personnel. As for the remaining 39-million to go towards schools it was opposed by one Senator who thinks it should be spent elsewhere. Since Louisiana already has the highest per pupil spending of any southern state Metairie Senator Conard Appel voted against it

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A House approved bill by Belle Chase Representative Chris Leopold that would allow grocery and liquor stores to delivery factory sealed alcohol is on its way to the Senate floor. Drizly alcohol delivery spokesperson Alton Ashy…

Cut 10 (08) “…the entire transaction.”

Delivery would be prohibited on college campuses.

Lawmakers are working on creating a statewide registry of animal abusers in Louisiana.  Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says it would help them with repeat offender cases and it also bans animal ownership for anyone who appears on the registry in two different tiers.

Cut 5 (08) “…really important provisions.”

Educators in Louisiana are not only celebrating the end of the school year this month but they’ve reached a milestone.  Superintendent of Education John White says the state four-year graduation rate is now at 81-percent and the state also set a record for graduation rates for African American students.

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The graduation rate for African American students is now 78-percent.

In baseball LSU begins their last series of the regular season tonight against Auburn.

Louisiana meets a long held goal of obtaining a four-year high school graduation rate over 80 percent. Matt Doyle has more.

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A proposal to create a statewide animal abuser registry is scheduled to be heard in the House Ag committee today.  The registry would be similar to the sex offender database.  Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says the effort has his organization’s approval.

Cut 4 (10) “… convicted animal abusers.”

If your name appears on the list you are banned from owning and purchasing an animal.

A House approved bill by Belle Chase Representative Chris Leopold that would allow grocery and liquor stores to delivery factory sealed alcohol is headed to the Senate.

Under the bill the employee making the delivery would also have the authority to determine if someone is already too drunk to be served. Senator Karen Carter Peterson asked about the chance of enabling an addiction.

Cut 12 (09) “…I mean really?”

The Rolling Stones announced their rescheduled date for New Orleans after they had to postpone the tour for lead singer Mick Jaggar’s heart surgery. The “No Filter” Tour is set to roll at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 14.

And Louisiana Native Britney Spears may be calling it quits as a performer. Rumors are circling that the entertainer may never tour again. Her manager Larry Rudolph told TMZ, he wants the singer to focus on her mental health instead of her career.   In baseball LSU begins their last series of the regular season tonight against Auburn.

Educators in Louisiana are celebrating a milestone. The high school graduation rate is one of the highest ever and also above the national average in African American graduation rates according to Superintendent of Education John White.

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There are differing opinions in how much educators should receive in raises among lawmakers.

The Senate passed a 3.8 billion dollar measure for education that includes a 1,000 dollar teacher pay raise, a 500 dollar raise for support personnel and a 39 million dollar block grant to school districts.

Winnfield Senator Gerald Long supports the increase.

Cut 13 (12) “…do.”

However the House passed a one thousand-two-hundred dollar teacher pay raise and wants more money for early childhood education.

A House Bill aims to put convicted animal abusers on the map, or at least in a database similar to sex offenders.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The Senate passes a 3.8 billion dollar funding formula for public education that includes a 1,000 dollar teacher pay raise, a 500 dollar support personnel pay raise, and a 39 million dollar block grant to school districts. The MFP has the support of the Governor.

But, the House passed a 1,200 dollar teacher pay raise, and is resisting the 39 million dollar education funding increase in favor of more money for early childhood education. In a likely preview of the upcoming disagreement between the House and Senate, Metairie Senator Conrad Appel voted against the proposal…

Cut 14 (11) “…at once”

New Orleans Senator JP Morrell hit back at that argument…

Cut 15 (10) “priority.”

A House Bill aims to put convicted animal abusers on the map, or at least in a database similar to sex offenders.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A House approved bill by Belle Chase Representative Chris Leopold that would allow grocery and liquor stores to delivery of factory sealed alcohol is on its way to the Senate floor. Drizly alcohol delivery spokesperson Alton Ashy…

Cut 10 (08) “…the entire transaction.”

A House Bill aims to put convicted animal abusers on the map, or at least in a database similar to sex offenders.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Louisiana meets a long held goal of obtaining a four-year high school graduation rate over 80 percent. Matt Doyle has more.

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 The Senate backs education funding that includes a 1,000 dollar teacher pay raise and 39 million dollars in additional funds for public schools, setting the stage for a showdown with the House…

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A proposal to create a statewide animal abuser registry is scheduled to be heard in the House Ag committee today.  The registry would be similar to the sex offender database.  Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says the effort has his organization’s approval.

Cut 4 (10) “… convicted animal abusers.”

Amite Representative Robby Carter proposed the bill.  Dorson says it would help a group like the Humane Society who often works cases with repeat offender and adds the bill bans animal ownership for anyone who appears on the registry in two different tiers.

Cut 5 (08) “…really important provisions.”

Dorson says similar registries are being built in other states.

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Louisiana set new highs for Class of 18’ class size, number of students receiving TOPS, and is now above the national average in African American graduation rate according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

White says it’s the highest four-year graduation rate in state history at 81 percent.

Cut 7 (11) “…rate.”

40,124 students graduated in the 2018 class.

Superintendent of Education John White says it’s still far from perfect, but the 78 percent four-year-graduation rate for African Americans is worth celebrating…

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76 percent of economically disadvantaged students graduated in four years, along with 60 percent of disabled students, both a year-to-year increase.

Over 50 percent of the graduating class qualified for TOPS, and White says that comes out to 5,000 more kids getting the scholarship assistance than received it in 2012, giving Louisiana students access to vital higher education.

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A House approved bill by Belle Chase Representative Chris Leopold that would allow grocery and liquor stores to delivery of factory sealed alcohol is on its way to the Senate floor. Drizly alcohol delivery spokesperson Alton Ashy…

Cut 10 (08) “…the entire transaction.”

Delivery would be prohibited on college campuses.

The person making the delivery would have to be a store employee certified by ATC to verify the recipient’s age. Ashy says that is one of many safe guards put into effect.

Cut 11 (09) “…at all times.”

The employee making the delivery would also have the authority to determine if someone is already too drunk to be served. Senator Karen Carter Peterson asked about the chance of enabling an addiction.

Cut 12 (09) “…I mean really?”

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The Senate passes a 3.8 billion dollar funding formula for public education that includes a 1,000 dollar teacher pay raise, a 500 dollar support personnel pay raise, and a 39 million dollar block grant to school districts.

Winnfield Senator Gerald Long says it’s important this proposal passes, because it’s a statement of intent that Louisiana understands how important education is.

Cut 13 (12) “…do.”

The MFP has the support of the Governor and teachers’ unions.

The House passed a 1,200 dollar teacher pay raise, but is resisting the 39 million dollar education funding increase in favor of more money for early childhood education. In a likely preview of the upcoming disagreement between the House and Senate, Metairie Senator Conrad Appel voted against the proposal…

Cut 14 (11) “…at once”

Appel says Louisiana has the highest per pupil spending of any southern state.

New Orleans Senator JP Morrell hit back at that argument, saying there’s not reason why the Legislature cannot address both adequate funding for schools, higher teacher salaries, and early childhood education credits.

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LSU hosts Auburn tonight to begin the final regular season series of the year. Coach Paul Mainieri is changing up his starting rotation again as Eric Walker will start tonight’s game

Cut 16  (20) “…right around the corner” 

Mainieri hinted Walker would also pitch next Wednesday or Thursday in the SEC Tournament, if LSU can win on Tuesday in a single elimination game.

For LSU to secure a spot as an NCAA Regional host, the Tigers are shooting for a fifth place finish in the overall SEC standings. They are currently in 6th place. Mainieri says he’s not talking with his team about postseason scenarios…

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Starting left fielder Daniel Cabrera is heating up with the weather. He’s hit five home runs in his last nine games. Mainieri says the sophomore has changed his approach at the plate….