The House Criminal Justice Committee passed a bill to end the death penalty amid an intense debate that got personal at times. Bill author New Iberia Representative Terry Landry took some harsh criticism, but held firm to belief that racial disparities in arrests and sentencing, and the number of death sentences that have been overturned justify ending the practice…
Cut 6 (12) “…for you.”
But some members of the public opposing the legislation took issue with Landry’s, and other’s accusation that discriminatory policing effects the integrity of the death penalty. Death penalty proponent Michelle Perkins went after the New Iberia Democrat…
Cut 7 (12) “…Louisiana.”
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A House panel green lights a bill to eliminate the need for inspection stickers. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A bill setting the minimum age for marriage in Louisiana to 18 cleared a Senate committee. Supporters cited instances in Louisiana where judges in rural towns were allowing children as young as 12 to get married to adults, as long as the children had their parent’s signatures, and noted that the State Department classifys child marriage as a human rights abuse. It passed unanimously, but there were concerns the legislation would tread on religious tradition involving marriage between two young people.
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4:30 PM Newscast
President Donald Trump told the seven-thousand workers at the 10-billion dollar Sempra Energy LNG facility in Cameron Parish that they are helping to make America the energy superpower of the world.Before leaving Cameron Parish, the President promised a major infrastructure upgrade in southwest Louisiana if he’s re-elected
Cut 15 (14) “…we want to be prepared”
US News & World Report has released its third annual ranking of the “Best States” and Louisiana is ranked last for the third year in a row. When it comes to the election for Governor, ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says the findings will likely find value in Governor Edwards’ campaign, showcasing the progress the state has made, but his opponents could potentially use the data to their advantage as well.
A bill abolishing the death penalty narrowly clears a House committee amid a fiery debate about racial discrimination in policing and sentencing. Matt Doyle has both sides…
The Secret Service says four motorcycle officers were involved in a wreck while escorting President Trump’s motorcade in Louisiana today. Two Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies and a Sulphur police officer were taken to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries following the crash on Interstate 210 eastbound over Broad Street in Lake Charles. Police are investigating how the wreck occurred.
330PM LRN News
President Donald Trump told the seven-thousand workers at the 10-billion dollar Sempra Energy LNG facility in Cameron Parish that they are helping to make America the energy superpower of the world.
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The visit featured one particularly scary moment, just 40 minutes before the speech began, that landed three officers a trip to the hospital. Two Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies and one Sulphur Police Department officer wrecked while their motorcycles were escorting the presidential motorcade on I-210. Two of the officers suffered mild to moderate injuries, and the other has serious injuries, but is currently in stable condition. The crash is still under investigation.
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The House Criminal Justice Committee passed a bill to end the death penalty amid an intense debate that got personal at times. Bill author New Iberia Representative Terry Landry says it’s immoral for the state to perform executions, double so considering the substantial disparities in policing and sentencing between whites and blacks in the state. Death penalty proponent Michelle Perkins took offense to that statement, and went after the New Iberia Democrat…
Cut 7 (12) “…Louisiana.”
Landry is the former State Police superintendent and is a Vietnam vet.
US News & World Report has released its third annual ranking of the “Best States” and Louisiana is ranked last for the third year in a row. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says many of the contributing factors boil down to widespread poverty in the state.
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230PM LRN News
The House Criminal Justice Committee passed a bill to end the death penalty amid an intense debate that got personal at times. Supporters of the bill weren’t just arguing against the morality of the death penalty, but also the extensive costs that go along with it. Death penalty opponent Jessica White cited research that shows the death penalty costs the state 15.4 million dollars a year…
Cut 8 (11) “…dollars.”
Wayne Guzzardo takes offense to argument about cost. Guzzardo’s daughter was gunned down in a 1995 robbery, and has expressed disappointment that the murderer’s sentence has not been carried out. He says the cost of the death penalty does not outweigh the value of justice…
Cut 9 (10) “…me.”
The measure passed 8-7, and heads to the House floor.
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A state lawmaker is looking to eliminate inspection stickers, because he says they do no make our roads any safer. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says he recently received a new sticker, despite a crack that ran across his windshield.
Cut 3 (12) “…maybe thousands.”
Bagley says instead of paying a 10-dollar fee for a one-year inspection sticker, his bill would add 10-dollars to your vehicle registration fee and the money would pay for 150 new state troopers.
US News & World Report has released its third annual ranking of the “Best States” and Louisiana is ranked last for the third year in a row. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it’s good ammunition for Governor Edwards’ gubernatorial opponents.
Cut 12 (08) “…be to do.”
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12:30 PM Newscast
The House Criminal Justice Committee passed a bill to end the death penalty amid an intense debate that got personal at times. Bill author New Iberia Representative Terry Landry took some harsh criticism, but held firm to belief that racial disparities in arrests and sentencing, and the number of death sentences that have been overturned justify ending the practice…
Opponents argued against Landry’s claims of discriminatory policing.
US News & World Report has released its third annual ranking of the “Best States” and Louisiana is ranked last for the third year in a row. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says many of the contributing factors boil down to widespread poverty in the state.
Cut 10 (11) “…criminal justice system.“.
A state lawmaker is looking to eliminate inspection stickers, because he says they do not make our roads any safer. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says he recently received a new sticker, despite a crack that ran across his windshield. The House Transportation Committee approved Bagley’s bill on an eight to six vote. Colfax Representative Terry Brown says inspection stations are bit of a joke…
Bagley says instead of paying a 10-dollar fee for a one-year inspection sticker, his bill would add 10-dollars to your vehicle registration fee
1130AM LRN News
President Trump tours Sempra Energy’s 10-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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A bill that would abolish the death penalty in Louisiana clears a House committee on a narrow vote amid intense debate, and a hearing that included some harsh words from speakers against anti-death penalty advocates. A constitutional ammendment that would have abolished the death penalty failed in the Senate earlier this session.
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The House will debate a bill today that would add “place of worship” to the list of locations eligible for “Stand Your Ground” legal protections. Bill author Houma Representative Beryl Amadee says currently, if you shoot a hostile intruder in your church, the legal burden is on you to prove that the shooting was justified, but if the law were to pass…
Cut 7 (12) “…Business.”
A state lawmaker is looking to eliminate inspection stickers, because he says they do no make our roads any safer. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says he recently received a new sticker, despite a crack that ran across his windshield.
Cut 3 (12) “…maybe thousands.”
House Transportation Chairman Terry Landry argued against the bill, saying there is a safety value in inspection stickers.
10:30 AM Newscast
President Trump is visiting Cameron Parish at 2pm today to tour Sempra Energy’s 10-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility and will highlight job growth in the energy sector. Louisiana Oil & Gas Association president Gifford Briggs says the President will see just how big of a role Louisiana could be playing in the energy export market.
Cut 6 (11) “…actual construction phase.”
American Idol top 3 contestant and Livingston Parish native Laine Hardy will be parading through the town of Livingston this evening starting at 5:15. The celebration will be filmed and used for the show’s pre-finale “Homecoming Week”. Hardy could be the first Idol winner from the Bayou State in the show’s 17 seasons and says the experience has been unforgettable.
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Governor Edwards has declared today as Laine Hardy Day.
A bill that would extend “Stand Your Ground” legal protections to people in churches is set to be heard on the House floor today. Matt Doyle has more.
US News and World Report has released its third annual ranking of the “Best States” and Louisiana has ranked last for the third year in a row. Among the factors considered, Louisiana ranked last on crime, opportunity, and the environment. Governor Edwards’ administration has responded saying some of the data used by US News and World Report is years-old data that pre-dates his time in office or only includes his first few months.
8:30 LRN Newscast May 14
President Trump is visiting Cameron Parish at today to tour Sempra Energy’s 10-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility. Louisiana Oil & Gas Association president Gifford Briggs says the President will see just how big of a role Louisiana could be playing in the energy export market.
Cut 6 (11) “…actual construction phase.”
Shreveport is hosting the two-day National Governor’s Association Cyberysecurity Summit that begins today.. Governor Edwards Chief of Staff Mark Cooper says Louisiana’s northwest colleges with tech-savvy programs will be showcased at the event and they’ll be attractive to bringing in new business.
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The House will debate a bill today that would add “place of worship” to the list of locations eligible for “Stand Your Ground” legal protections.
Angel Bradford with Louisiana Moms Demand Actions opposes the measure because it does not define unlawful entry in the context of an open church.
Bill author Houma Representative Beryl Amadee says her understanding of the bill is that it only would be applied in cases where a threat is obvious. Currently if you shoot a hostile intruder in your church the burden of proof is on you to prove the shooting was justified.
American Idol Finalist and Livingston Parish Native Laine Hardy will be honored with a parade this afternoon and treat fans to a free concert afterwards. The events will be filmed and showcased in Sunday night’s episode where Hardy competes in the season finale. Hardy is extremely grateful to for his fans.
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7:30 AM LRN Newscast May 14
The House will debate a bill today that would add “place of worship” to the list of locations eligible for “Stand Your Ground” legal protections.
Bill author Houma Representative Beryl Amadee says currently if you shoot a hostile intruder in your church, the legal burden is on you to prove that the shooting was justified, but if the law were to pass…
Opponents are concerned, saying the legislation does not outline specific situations that would result in legal protection. Louisiana Mom’s Demand Action chapter leader Angel Bradford says the bill does not define a threat…
Mom’s Demand Action is an anti-gun violence organization that opposes Stand Your Ground laws, calling them discriminatory.
President Trump tours Sempra Energy’s 10-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility this afternoon. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The governor will be attending the two day National Governor’s Association Cybersecurity summit in Shreveport today. Chief of Staff to the Governor Mark Cooper says Governor Edwards will make a big announcement at the event.
6:30 AM LRN Newscast May 14
President Trump will tour Sempra Energy’s 10-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility in Cameron Parish today. Louisiana Oil & Gas Association president Gifford Briggs says the area has a great example to show the President for growth in the energy sector.
Cut 4 (11) “… making that happen.”
American Idol top 3 contestant and Livingston Parish native Laine Hardy will be parading through Livingston this evening starting at 5:15. The celebration will be filmed and used for the show’s pre-finale “Homecoming Week”.
Hardy could be the first Idol winner from the Bayou State and says the experience has been unforgettable the second time around.
The parade will start at the Livingston Post Office and end at the Fairgrounds.
The National Governor’s Association is holding its Cybersecurity summit in Shreveport. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The two day Cybersecurity summit begins today.