The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths. The controversial measure is one more House vote away from being sent to the governor’s desk. Republican lawmakers are concerned about children receiving hormone replacement therapy, puberty blockers and other life altering medical procedures. Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine…
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Current law requries parental permission for children under the age of 18 to receive gender-affirming health care from a licensed doctor.

A House bill giving police the power to tell you “stay back” while they do their job wins final legislative passage in the state Senate. Natchitoches Senator Louie Bernard says the bill seeks to assist law enforcement officers in carrying out their duties…:
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That zone of safety is 25-feet. The legislation is heading to the governor’s desk.

A bill to increase penalties for fentanyl possession received final passage, but a law professor thinks it’s all for show. Brooke Thorington has more.
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LSU baseball is heading to the super regionals, the Tigers defeated Oregon State 13 to seven yesterday.

On a 29-10 vote, the Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Monroe Senator Jay Morris argued for passage of the measure, saying it will protect children from life-altering medical procedures…

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Opponents of the legislation point to a Louisiana Department of Health report that found only a few dozen Medicaid-enrolled minors received gender-affirming care between 2017 to 2021. And Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau says there have been no surgeries…

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The legislation would take effect on January 1st.

A proposal to make it clear in the state constitution that slavery is prohibited in Louisiana fails to get the two-thirds vote needed in the Senate in order to appear on the October 14th ballot. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert told Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields he does not believe the state constitution needs to be changed regarding slavery…

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The vote was 21-16 in favor of the measure, but it needed 26 yes votes to pass.

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling received final passage. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the suspect never physically endangers a resident, it would be considered a crime of violence…

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A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling to those of a crime of violence awaits the governor’s signature…:

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Louisiana lawmakers are adding teeth to a recently enacted law that requires pornography websites verify users are at least 18 years old. The bill allows the state attorney general to investigate and fine sites up to $5-thousand a day and $10-thousand for non-compliance. That bill goes to the Governor’s desk.

Are you a Cleco customer? The utility is spreading the word on how customers can lower energy costs during the summer months by launching its Watt Matters campaign. Cleco’s Caitlyn Watkins says the program includes three focus areas: Manage it – Save it – Know it. Manage It highlights the budget billing program that allows the customers to pay the same amount each month. Watkins says Save It is implementing small changes at home…:

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Find it online at “cleco.com/wattmatters.”

A legislative proposal that supporters say would make it clear in the state constitution that slavery is prohibited in Louisiana fails to get the two-thirds vote needed in the Senate in order for the measure to appear on the October 14th ballot. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert voted “no”…:

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The measure will not be appearing on vote ballots this fall as a proposed amendment.

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling received final passage Sunday. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says while the intent is good, defense attorneys will most likely challenge the law once enacted. He says it would make more sense if…

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A political action committee supporting Stephen Waguespack for governor fired the first negative ad of the campaign; calling Attorney General Jeff Landry soft on crime. Now a PAC backing Landry is firing back. Political analyst Roy Fletcher discussed it on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.

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Qualifying is in August and the primary is October 14^th.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for your help in identifying two suspects in connection with a fire at Walmart in Covington, Sunday night. State Fire Marshal Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says one male has brown hair, the other with dirty blonde hair, and both have the same unidentified logo on the front of their t-shirts.

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A photograph of the two suspects can be found on our website at LouisianaRadioNetwork-dot-com.

Cleco – one of Louisiana’s electric providers – is spreading the word on how customers can lower energy costs during the summer months by launching its Watt Matters campaign. Communications Strategist Caitlyn Watkins says lowering energy usage translates to lower bills.

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You can find more at cleco-dot-com.

The House and Senate are showing signs of reaching a compromise plan on raising the state’s expenditure cap. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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State Police say a drug bust on I-20 in Ouachita Parish Friday yielded over 32 pounds of marijuana. The trooper says he could smell the weed as he approached the vehicle. One suspect, the driver, was arrested and is still in custody.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for your help in identifying two suspects in connection to a fire inside the Covington Walmart Sunday night. State Fire Marshal Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says investigators have determined the blaze was intentionally set…:

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A photograph of the two suspects can be found on our website at “LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.”

A political action committee backing Jeff Landry for Governor hits back at an ad placed by a pro-Stephen Waguespack PAC, which called Landry soft on crime. The new ad hits pretty hard…:

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Political analyst Roy Fletcher is surprised by the early negative ads…:

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A political action committee supporting candidate for Governor Stephen Waguespack fired the first negative ad of the campaign; calling Attorney General Jeff Landry soft on crime. Now a PAC backing Landry fires back. Here is a portion of the ad (edited for radio), placed by “Protecting Louisiana’s Children”…:

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Political analyst Roy Fletcher says answering the Waguespack attack brings him attention – and recognition – the Landry campaign perhaps doesn’t want.

LSU baseball is one win away from advancing to the Super Regionals after rallying back from a three-run deficit to beat Oregon State six to five. The Tigers overcame a pesky Beavers baseball team, AND a three-hour rain & lightning delay. Coach Jay Johnson says Thatcher’s Hurd five inning, 12 strikeout performance was huge…:

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If LSU wins one more game today, they head to the Super Regionals for the first time since 2021.

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling to those for a crime of violence awaits the governor’s signature…:

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KSLA TV in Shreveport reports a man died and another was rescued, when their vehicle became submerged in floodwaters under the Union Pacific Railway bridge in Shreveport’s Ingleside neighborhood Sunday. First responders got one man out, but found themselves in need of rescue while trying to locate the second.

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling received final passage Sunday. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says it’s a good bill in the sense that it will deter burglaries, however it flies in the face of justice reforms in recent years…:

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Borghardt says, if it becomes law, it may be unlikely many judges or prosecutors will use it.

The legislature adjourns Thursday, but House & Senate members re still hammering out the $47-billion state budget bill. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says the two chambers are at odds over what to do with about $2.2-billion in surplus revenue…:

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Failure to pass a budget by Thursday’s 6 PM deadline, would require lawmakers to go into a special session.

State lawmakers have approved a new law that will give more people convicted of a DWI the option to have a breath monitoring device in their vehicle…:

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The House and Senate are still negotiating a budget for the next fiscal year. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says the state House sent the Senate a budget bill that takes a much more frugal approach…:

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Lawmakers have until Thursday by 6 PM to pass a budget.

Senate unanimously passed two bills to make college admission more affordable for military veterans. HB 485, sponsored by Vacherie Democratic Representative Ken Brass, was approved to create the Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship Program which would cover the cost of mandatory college fees for guard members. The Senate also approved a bill by Natchitoches Representative Kenny Cox that would provide a tuition waiver for disabled veterans.

LSU baseball defeats Oregon State six to five – gaining traction to advance to the Super Regionals. Coach Jay Johnson says Thatcher’s Hurd five-inning, 12-strikeout performance was huge…

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If LSU wins one more game today, they head to the Super Regionals for the first time since 2021. Jobert says today is the most important day of the year….

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling received final passage Sunday. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says it’s a good bill in the sense that it will deter burglaries. If someone enters your home while you are there, even if you are not physically touched it would be considered a crime of violence…

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Borghardt says while the legislation is meant to deter simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, it goes against justice reform initiatives.

New research by LSU Health of New Orleans School of Public Health and Medicine shows diet plays a role in women and HPV infection. Professor of Biostatistics Hui-Yi Lin says the study shows 43% of women do not eat any greens and beans, 28% do not eat whole fruits, and these are foods that can help prevent an HPV infection from leading to cervical cancer…

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Lin says most HPV infections are asymptotic and resolve within two years, some persist and progress to cervical cancer.

LSU baseball is sliding closer to advancing to the Super Regionals after beating Oregon State six to five. The game was tied at five when Brayden Jobert launched a solo home run to give LSU the lead for good. The Slidell native says it was a great feeling…

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If LSU wins one more game today, they head to the Super Regionals for the first time since 2021. Jobert says today is the most important day of the year….

With just days left in the legislative session, the House and Senate are working toward a compromise on the revenue-surplus-heavy state budget. Jeff Palermo has more…:

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Legislation that would allow the Attorney General to fine companies who do not comply with a law that requires pornography websites to verify users’ age was unanimously passed by the Senate. Entities that “knowingly failed” to follow the law would face a fine of $5,000 a day and an additional civil penalty of $10,000 per violation.

DWI offenders with a blood alcohol content of .15 or higher will have the option to use a monitoring device in their vehicle to avoid more charges beginning in August. Government Relations for Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Louisiana Mary-Patricia Wray says the new law aligns Louisiana with 46 other states.

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By revising the law and lowering the BAC it gives DWI defendants the option to use the device to remove the 30 to 45-day waiting period to drive again.

An LSU Health of New Orleans School of Public Health and Medicine study finds that diet and nutrition are linked to HPV infection leading to cervical cancer in women. Professor of Biostatistics Hui-Yi Lin (hugh-yee-lin) says women who consumed less Vitamin A, B2, E, and folate are at higher risk.

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Nearly 41% of women aged 15 to 59 will be diagnosed with an HPV infection. Lin says HPV is common but a healthy diet can help the body respond against cancer.

LSU Tigers endure a three-hour weather delay and a three-run deficit to beat Oregon State six to five on Sunday to move one win away from a Super Regional berth. Jeff Palermo has more…

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After losing to the Miami Hurricanes in an 8-5 win, the Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team ends its season at 41-24 overall.

Nicholls season ended Saturday with a 34-24 record after Boston College hit five home runs to power past the Colonels 14-6 in the elimination round of the Tuscaloosa NCAA Regional.