The Louisiana House passes a bill that says banks with gun control policies can not refuse to do business with companies involved in the manufacturing and selling of guns and ammunition. The House approved the measure on a 66-27 vote and it heads to the Senate for more discussion. Democrats oppose the legislation. Franklin Representative Sam Jones says the legislation infringes on the First amendment rights of banks…
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A bill that would partially roll back the Governor’s changes to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program advanced to the House floor. Governor Edwards opposes reversing the changes he made to the program last year. Edwards’ Executive Council, Matthew Block, says every other state allows local level authorities to make decisions about issuing local tax breaks…
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A recording that claims LSU basketball coach Will Wade allegedly offered 300,000 dollars in an effort to recruit LSU forward Naz Reid was featured Monday at a federal trial on NCAA corruption. Reid was instrumental in helping LSU win an SEC regular season title and a trip to the Sweet 16. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says says along with potentially ending Will Wade’s time at LSU, the ongoing trial could reveal just how much illegal money is flowing into basketball recruiting.
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LSU is refraining from commenting until further notice.
A Hepatitis A outbreak results in the first death reported from the virus in the state. The highly contagious liver infection primarily spreads through close contact. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says if you’re at risk, visit your doctor.
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8:30AM LRN Newscast April 30
LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade’s name surfaces again in the ongoing NCAA Basketball Trial in New York. In a video played yesterday is former Arizona Assistant Coach Book Richardson discussing a $300-thousand deal in place for LSU Forward Naz Reid.
After being reinstated, Wade agreed to a provision in his contract that would give LSU cause to fire him if he was found in violation of a level one or two NCAA violation. Tiger Rag Magazine Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says this fits the bill, if the allegation is true…
In St. Landry Parish a priest who pleaded guilty to molesting a juvenile is set to be sentenced today. Michael Guidry (Gid-dree) of St. Peter Church in Morrow was placed on leave last year. He’s accused of giving a 16-year old boy alcohol and sexually molesting him.
The first death in the state from a recent outbreak of Hepatitis A has been recorded. The highly contagious liver infection primarily spreads through close contact. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says in Louisiana the cases recorded since January 2018 sees the biggest impact in two main risk categories.
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State Health officials have not yet said where the death occurred.
The Department of Health is also asking you to be watchful of the “kissing-bug.” Their bite can carry Chagas disease. Epidemiologist Julius Tonzel says the bug is known for its long thin legs, earthy brown or black color with red stripes.
The insect has been reported in Jefferson, St. Charles, and Terrebonne Parishes.
7:30 LRN Newscast April 30
Will Wade’s name has surfaced again in the college basketball corruption case as evidence emerges of the LSU basketball coach allegedly offering 300,000 dollars in an effort to recruit Naz Reid. Matt Doyle has the story.
The House voted Monday to prohibit banks from refusing to do business with companies involved with gun and ammunition manufacturing sales. The proposal was made in Louisiana after Citibank and Bank of America enacted firearm restriction policies for customers in response to the deadly school shootings in Florida. The bill is sponsored by Republican Blake Miguez of Erath.
A bill that would partially roll back the Governor’s changes to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program advances to the House floor. The change would take the ability to grant the often substantial local property tax breaks to businesses away from local boards, like school boards.
Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says it’s scaring away business.
A Hepatitis A outbreak results in the first death reported in Louisiana from the virus. The highly contagious liver infection spreads primarily through close contact. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says for those at high risk you can help prevent contracting the virus.
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State Health officials have not yet said where the death occurred.
6:30 LRN Newscast April 30
A recording that claims LSU basketball coach Will Wade allegedly offered 300,000 dollars in an effort to recruit LSU forward Naz Reid was featured at a federal trial on NCAA corruption Monday. Tiger Rag assistant editor Tyler Nunez says it’s another recruiting allegation against Wade.
The Department of Health is asking residents to lookout for the penny sized “kissing bug”, that can carry Chagas (shag-as) disease. LDH vector-borne diseases epidemiologist Julius Tonzel says the Triatomine (try-ah-toe-men) bugs are known to break into poorly insulated homes and feast on unsuspecting sleepers.
An outbreak of Hepatitis A results in the first reported death from the virus in Louisiana. Who’s most at risk for contracting the liver infection? Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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530PM LRN NEws
The House Transportation Committee overwhelming supports legislation that would prohibit hand held cell phone use while driving. A similar bill in Louisiana died in the Senate last year. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says there are plenty of things that can you distract you while you drive, so why just pick on hand held cell phone use
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Supporters of the proposed handheld cell phone ban say statistics show that talking or texting on the phone is contributing to more and more accidents. Bogalusa Representative Malinda White says she doesn’t need stats to know Louisiana needs a handheld cell phone ban.
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The measure now moves to the full House for more debate.
A proposed constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax cleared the Senate Finance Committee, and is heading to the Senate floor, with debate focusing in on diapers. A proposed constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax cleared the Senate Finance Committee, and is heading to the Senate floor, with debate focusing in on diapers.
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It’s estimated the proposal would save families 55 dollars a year.
A bill that would partially roll back chanes to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program advanced to the House floor on a 8 to 7 vote. The change would take the ability to grant the often substantial local property tax breaks out of larger, local level boards, and place them in the hands of a three person, Parish level board.
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LSU will hold its first Giving Day on Tuesday. It’s a 24-hour fundraiser that starts at midnight. LSU Foundation spokesperson Sara Whittaker says she expects the Tiger community around the world will help smash the goal of 1860 donations, and when they do, it’ll unlock a big money match.
LSU Giving Day is part of the university’s $1.5 billion dollar Fierce for the Future Campaign.
Some residents are still without power from Thursday’s EF-3 tornado that struck Ruston, killing two and causing widespread damage. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says they have 88% of the electrical grid back up, but they will not hit 100% for a while.
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Lincoln Parish public schools and Louisiana Tech University re-opened today.
A proposed constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax cleared the Senate Finance Committee, and is heading to the Senate floor, with debate focusing in on diapers. Baton Rouge Diaper Bank Danielle Satawa says poor families often struggle to afford diapers, and end up needing to lift them from local groceries.
The proposal would need a two thirds vote in both houses, followed by voter approval on the October ballot before becoming law.
The House Transportation Committee overwhelming supports legislation that would prohibit hand held cell phone use while driving. Jennifer Smith with Stop Distractions-dot-org says 18 states have approved similar laws and in some states like Georgia, they’ve seen amazing results
130PM LRN News
Legislation to prohibit hand held cell phone use while driving cruises out of the House Transportation Committee on a 13-to-2 vote. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A woman was found dead and buried in a shallow grave, reportedly below the LA 415 bridge, near the trailer park where she lived, and her son has been charged with second degree murder in relation to the 76-year-old Joann Moore’s death. 44-year-old Louis Moore Jr. is being held in the West Baton Rouge Parish jail.
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A proposed constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax cleared the Senate Finance Committee, and is heading to the Senate floor, with debate focusing in on diapers. The proposal has a fiscal note of 9.6 million dollars, but Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt, who opposed it, expressed concerns that that number is not accurate, if proponents are correct and families do indeed spend more than the fiscal office claims.
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The proposal would need a two thirds vote in both houses, followed by voter approval on the October ballot before becoming law.
Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker has offered an update on the progress of recovery effort in his city. Ruston was impacted by an EF-3 tornado on Thursday morning that killed two and caused widespread damage. Walker says they have about 88% of the electrical grid back up in a very short amount of time, but will not be able to hit 100% for a while.
12:30 PM Newscast
The House Transportation Committee overwhelming supports legislation that would prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving. Jennifer Smith with Stop Distractions-dot-org says 18 states have approved similar laws and in some states like Georgia, they’ve seen amazing results
A similar bill in Louisiana died in the Senate last year.
LSU will hold its first Giving Day on Tuesday. It’s a 24-hour fundraiser that starts at midnight. LSU Foundation spokesperson Sara Whittaker says there are many matching challenges for students and alumnus.
A goal of 1,860 donors has been set to commemorate the year LSU was founded. Donations can be made at geauxgive.lsu.edu.
A constitutional amendment that would exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax clears committee, but not before finding out it may cost the state more than previously thought. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Here’s a look at your commodities.
11:30 AM Newscast
LSU is holding its first Giving Day Tuesday, as part of the university’s $1.5 billion dollar Fierce for the Future Campaign. It’s a 24-hour fundraiser that starts at midnight. LSU Foundation spokesperson Sara Whittaker says April 30th is the anniversary of the dedication of the flagship campus in Baton Rouge in 1926 and the donation goal has significance as well.
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Donations can be made at geauxgive.lsu.edu.
An amendment to exempt diapers and feminine products from state sales tax cleared the Senate Finance Committee, and is heading to the Senate floor, with debate focusing in on diapers. Baton Rouge Diaper Bank Danielle Satawa says poor families often struggle to afford diapers and end up needing to lift them from local groceries.
The proposal has a fiscal note of 9.6 million dollars.
The World Health Organization issues its recommendation on how much screen time is appropriate for little kids, and it’s not much….
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A Hepatitis A outbreak results in the first death reported from the virus in the state. The highly contagious liver infection primarily spreads through close contact. According to the state’s department of health, infections usually resolve themselves without treatment, illness, and deaths. However, the current national outbreak has been higher than usual due to older age and underlying health conditions. The virus is preventable with vaccines.
1030AM LRN News
A bill that would establish a statewide framework for ride share services such as Uber and Lyft is scheduled for floor debate today in the House. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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A woman was found dead and buried in a shallow grave, reportedly below the LA 415 bridge, near the trailer park where she lived, and her son has been charged with second degree murder in relation to the 76-year-old Joann Moore’s death. 44-year-old Louis Moore Jr. is being held in the West Baton Rouge Parish jail.
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The Shreveport-based Community Foundation of North Louisiana has started a fund to raise money for relief efforts in Ruston, which is recovering from a deadly tornado. Spokesperson Emily Smith says they are identifying needs and will distribute funds to organizations that can address them.
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To donate, drop by C-F-N-L-A.O-R-G slash Ruston and hit the donate now.
It’s termite season in Louisiana and for most folks that means turning off your lights before dusk, but LSU AgCenter Entomologist Karen Sun says keeping your home swarm free is about more than just flipping a switch. A lot of folks know about clearing dead wood from the perimeter of your home, but Sun says many resident’s don’t realize that gardening mulch can pose just as much of a threat to your foundation.
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The bugs will be swarming for roughly the next two to three months, starting early May.