A political analyst says embattled Secretary of State Tom Schedler might not be able to stay in office much longer as the sexual harassment allegations against him will not go away.

Schedler has previously said he will not resign, but this will be his last term. The Republican statewide elected official says it’s important for him to continue running the agency that handles elections, because they are in the process of buying new voting equipment. But Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Schedler’s time might be up…

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A Senate-approved bill that would double, and in some cases, increased tenfold the fines associated with soliciting prostitutes passed a House committee nine to six. The bill would not change the current penalty of up to six months in jail for soliciting. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges, supported the legislation, arguing that heavier punishments are the only thing the stop people from trying to buy sex.

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The bill moves to the House for final passage.

There’s only two months left in the fiscal year, and doubts are growing as to whether a spending plan for next budget year can be approved in the current regular session. A 648-million dollar budget gap is forcing lawmakers to consider deep cuts in state spending. The House passed budget includes massive cuts to healthcare, which administrators warn would lead to the end of public-private partnership hospitals. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says voters won’t accept those kinds of cuts, so revenues will have to be raised to replace the one penny sales tax that is set to expire in July.

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Later Today New Orleans Senator J.P. Morrell’s unanimous jury bill goes before the House Committee on Civil Law. The bill which has cleared the Senate would require unanimous decision from a 12 person jury to convict a person of a major felony or to find them innocent. This is Morrell’s third attempt on passing this bill.

Doubts are growing that the legislature will be able to find a compromise budget before the end of the regular session. Michael Farrar has more.

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A political analyst says embattled Secretary of State Tom Schedler might not be able to stay in office much longer as the sexual harassment allegations against him will not go away. Bernie Pinsonat says it’s difficult for Schedler to stay in office, when people like U-S Senator John Kennedy believes the Secretary of State should step down

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A Senate-approved bill that would double, and in some cases, increased tenfold the fines associated with soliciting prostitutes passed a House committee nine to six. The bill would not change the current penalty of up to six months in jail for soliciting. The bill would also allow judges to order people convicted of soliciting to attend an educational course that instruct “Johns” on how human trafficking destroys lives. Sponsor Franklinton Senator Beth Mizel says that kind of public shaming is a powerful disincentive.

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The Pelicans are down one game to nothing in their best of seven Western Conference playoff series with Golden State after a 123-101 loss in Oakland on Saturday night. Head Coach Alvin Gentry said the Pels were a little rusty after a week off between games, but point guard Rajon Rondo disagrees

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Legislation that would increase penalties for those who are caught soliciting prostitutes is close to final passage. Matt Doyle has more.

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A political analyst says embattled Secretary of State Tom Schedler might not be able to stay in office much longer as the sexual harassment allegations against him will not go away. Bernie Pinsonat says published emails showing sexual advances by Schedler towards an employee could lead to his resignation…

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There’s only two months left in the fiscal year, and doubts are growing as to whether a spending plan for next budget year can be approved in the current regular session. A 648-million dollar budget gap is forcing lawmakers to consider deep cuts in state spending. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford Lawmakers are constitutionally barred from raising revenue in this regular session to plug the budget gap, and Alford says that means the safe money is on a special session starting up next month, where revenue issues can be considered.

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The Saints 2018 draft has a Louisiana flair to it this year as the Black and Gold selected two local products, running back Boston Scott in the sixth round and offensive lineman Will Clapp in the seventh round. Clapp is the first former Tiger drafted by New Orleans since defensive tackle Al Woods in 2010. Head Coach Sean Payton says he didn’t have to make a long distance call to let Clapp know he’ll be playing for his childhood team…

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After his accuser speaks, will Secretary of State Tom Schedler decide to step down due to sexual harassment allegations? Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Senate-approved bill that would double, and in some cases, increased tenfold the fines associated with soliciting prostitutes passed a House committee nine to six. The bill would not change the current penalty of up to six months in jail for soliciting. Sponsor Franklinton Senator Beth Mizel says it attacks human trafficking at its root.

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There’s only two months left in the fiscal year, and doubts are growing as to whether a spending plan for next budget year can be approved in the current regular session. A 648-million dollar budget gap is forcing lawmakers to consider deep cuts in state spending. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says we’re approaching uncharted waters.

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The Saints 2018 draft has a Louisiana flair to it this year as the Black and Gold selected two local products, running back Boston Scott in the sixth round and offensive lineman Will Clapp in the seventh round. Clapp is the first former Tiger drafted by New Orleans since defensive tackle Al Woods in 2010.

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A longtime employee of the Secretary of State’s office says she received unwanted sexually charged emails, gifts and advances by the man leading the agency Tom Schedler, for at least a decade. Dawn Ross gave to the Louisiana Radio Network an internview that detailed harassment accusations including claims that she was banished from the office. Ross also said that the Secretary of State even went as far as moving into a townhome located in the same complex where she lived.
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Schedler has previously said he will not resign, but this will be his last term as Louisiana’s Secretary of State.

The Advocate newspaper reports that a man will shot to death early Saturday morning in Baton Rouge. 23 year old Ricard Alberto Agular was gunned down at between 3:30 and 4 am on Jade avenue. It was reported that the victim was outside an apartment when two men wearing hooded sweatshirts approached him and demanded money.

The Senate passed a bill that would allow teachers to pray in public schools with students. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Louisiana Red Cross is joining a national push to install smoke detectors in homes around the country. “Sound the Alarm” has Red Cross volunteers visiting homes to install alarms. Greater New York Regional CEO Josh Lockwood says many homes still lack a working smoke detector.
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Lockwood volunteers will give crucial fire safety tips.

The woman accusing Secretary of State Tom Schedler of sexual harassment spoke out, exclusively to the Louisiana Radio Network. Dawn Ross, who is a longtime employee of the Secretary of State’s office, says she was the recipient of unwanted sexually charged emails, gifts and advances by Schedler since 2007 and she eventually had enough.
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The scandal surrounding Schelder has continued to unfold with the front page of the Advocate newspaper publishing emails showing advances by Schedler. In the wake of the published emails, U-S Senator John Kennedy said the Schedler should step down.  Schedler defended his refusal to resign saying it’s vital for him to keep running the agency responsible for elections because it’s in the process of buying new voting equipment. Governor John Bel Edwards has also called for Schedler to resign.

Question: Is six-foot-six pass rusher Marcus Davenport the missing piece to a Super Championship defense? New Orleans traded up in Thursday night’s first round of the NFL draft to select the athlete from Texas-San Antonio. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic says drafting Davenport comes with a risk, since they gave up their 2019 first round pick for him
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Davenport was the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year last year and finished his career at the University of Texas at San Antonio with 22 sacks.

And it’s beautiful weather for any outdoor celebration which is great news for both New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Festival International in Lafayette which have lots of great musical performers to enjoy today.

The woman who has accused Secretary of State Tom Schedler of sexual harassment has come forward to the Louisiana Radio Network to tell her story. Jeff Palermo has the details…
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Dawn Ross’ allegations that she was harassed by Secretary of State came to light in back February. 

The Senate passed a proposal that will allow public school employees to pray with students during class. Before joining in the group prayers, students would have to have a request form signed by their parents. The bill’s sponsor, Bossier Senator Ryan Gatti, says it’s a response to recent legal actions taken against his parish.
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For those concerned about crossing a line between church and state, Gatti says prayer is allowed in other state based institutions, including the legislature.

The Louisiana Red Cross is joining a national push to install thousands of smoke detectors in homes around the country. “Sound the Alarm” has Red Cross volunteers visiting homes to install alarms and educate families on fire safety. Greater New York Regional CEO Josh Lockwood says it’s successful.
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The woman who has accused Secretary of State Tom Schedler of sexual harassment is speaking out, exclusively to the Louisiana Radio Network. Dawn Ross, who is a longtime employee of the Secretary of State’s office, says she was the recipient of unwanted sexually charged emails, gifts and advances by Schedler since 2007. Ross says Schedler also stalked her and would show up unannounced in public settings. She says the Secretary of State even bought a townhome in the same complex as her…

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Schedler has described the relationship as consensual.

US Senator John Kennedy says it saddens him, but he believes Secretary of State Tom Schedler should resign. When the accusations first surfaced, Kennedy said he’s withholding judgement, but his views have changed.

The Senate passed a proposal that will allow school employees to pray with students during the class hours. Before joining in the group prayers, students would have to have a signed request form signed by their parents. The bill’s sponsor, Bossier Senator Ryan Gatti, says it’s a response to recent legal actions taken against his parish. Gatti says prayer is allowed in many other state institutions, such as the legislature, and as such should not be restricted in schools. He anticipates his bill will receive approval in the House…

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The Louisiana Red Cross is joining a national push to install hundreds of thousands of smoke detectors in homes around the country. “Sound the Alarm” will see Red Cross volunteers visiting homes to install alarms, and educate families on fire safety. Greater New York Regional CEO Josh Lockwood says its been a wildly successful program so far.

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The woman who has accused Secretary of State Tom Schedler of sexual harassment has come forward to the Louisiana Radio Network to tell her story. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Senate passed a proposal that will allow school employees to pray with students during the class hours. Before joining in the group prayers, students would have to have a signed request form signed by their parents. The bill’s sponsor, Bossier Senator Ryan Gatti, says it’s a response to recent legal actions taken against his parish.

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Fans looking to stay up to watch Saints announce their pick live might be waiting awhile, as the Black and Gold don’t have a pick tonight until nearly the end of the 3^rd round, a far cry from the king’s ransom of picks they held last year. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic says his sources around the league believe the Saints will look to add to their defensive line.

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New Orleans has four more picks on Saturday.

The woman who has accused Secretary of State Tom Schedler of sexual harassment is speaking out, exclusively to the Louisiana Radio Network. Dawn Ross, who is a longtime employee of the Secretary of State’s office, says she was the recipient of unwanted sexually charged emails, gifts and advances by Schedler since 2007. She says the Secretary of State bought a townhome in the same complex as her…

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Schedler has described the relationship as consensual. But Ross says made it clear to him that’s all she was seeking was friendship.

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US Senator John Kennedy is now calling on Schedler to resign.

The Senate passed a proposal that will allow school employees to pray with students during the class hours. Before joining in the group prayers, students would have to have a signed request form signed by their parents. The bill’s sponsor, Bossier Senator Ryan Gatti, says prayer is allowed in many other state institutions, such as the legislature, and as such should not be restricted in schools.

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The Louisiana Red Cross is joining a national push to install hundreds of thousands of smoke detectors in homes around the country. “Sound the Alarm” will see Red Cross volunteers visiting homes to install alarms, and educate families on fire safety. Greater New York Regional CEO Josh Lockwood says its been a wildly successful program so far.

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The drive kicks off in Louisiana tomorrow in Baton Rouge and Marrero.