Governor Landry is touting the six auto insurance reform bills that he signed into law earlier this week. Landry estimates that the package of reform bills will ultimately save drivers at least ten-percent on their auto insurance premiums. Landry said the Department of Insurance made a series of requests in its report to the legislature back in 2020; and this year, the legislature acted on them.

Cut 4 (09) “…on their promises.”

The one bill that Landry signed that was the most contentious was the one that gives the insurance commissioner the authority to reject rate increases regardless of market conditions. It’s a bill that the current insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, opposed. He says it will destabilize the insurance market; and if insurance rates don’t come down by the ten-percent Landry said they will, Landry will point the finger at him.

Cut 25 (10) “…sooner than that.”

A major monkey wrench in the fight to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. The city says its police department does not have the manpower to conduct speed enforcement the traditional way. Cathey says the people of Opelousas should fight back.

Cut 7 (10) “…these speed cameras.”

Fluoride will not be banned in public drinking water systems, as the House Health and Welfare Committee voted down a bill that would have done so. Opponents, including 9-year-old Toby Ramen from Monroe, defended fluoride as safe, effective, and essential for public health.

Cut 11 (13) “…than asthma.” 

The House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems. Fesi says natural fluoride is different from the fluoride being put in the drinking water.

Cut 10 (11) “…poison in our water.”

9-year-old Toby Ramen from Monroe testified saying he believes the American Dental Association that fluoride is safe, effective, and essential for public health.

Cut 12 (12) “…thank you (applause)”

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center to 20 thousand dollars bringing combined reward money to 50 thousand dollars per escapee. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says he’s confident that Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves will soon be back in custody and he stresses that anyone who helps either of them will be held criminally responsible.

Cut 4 (11) “…potentially high bond.”

LSU-Shreveport won a record-tying 57^th straight game last night, leaving them two more victories away from winning an NAIA national championship. The Pilots defeated Southeastern from Florida ten to nothing. LSU-S pitcher Isaac Rohde struck out ten and benefited from his teammates scoring five runs in the first inning…

Cut 13 (07)  “…it was awesome”

LSU plays defending national champion Hope International out of California tonight.

A disturbing discovery in Shreveport. A deceased one-day old infant was found mixed in with linens at a cleaning facility. What the ALSCO Uniforms employee who found the baby initially believed was a doll, turned out to be a child that was supposed to have been cremated at a Dallas Funeral Home. Alsco was able to determine that the laundry came from that funeral home. The baby’s body is now in the custody of the Caddo Parish Coroner and the Texas Funeral Service Commission has been notified.

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center to 20 thousand dollars bringing the combined reward to 50-thousand dollars per fugitive. President Darlene Cusanza says Crimestoppers has gotten so many tips that it had to increase staffing to handle the calls. And she says they have been very beneficial.

Cut 3 (11) “…within 30 minutes.”

She says each of those tipsters will be paid their reward money.

There’s been a major monkey wrench thrown into the battle to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

On a 10-5 vote, the House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems.  Dentist testified against the bill saying it would increase tooth decay, Fesi fought back against that argument.

Cut 9 (11)  “…saving our teeth.”

The bill, which received Senate approval, would have allowed parishes to reintroduce fluoride only through a petition and special election.

Anyone with information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center could earn a reward of 50 thousand dollars per fugitive since Greater New Orleans upped their share of the reward to 20-thousand dollars. On the other hand, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says assist the escapees and go to jail and he says he’s very confident that Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves will soon be back in custody.

Cut 5 (12) “…them in custody.”

LSU-Shreveport won a record-tying 57^th straight game last night. The win ties the all time college baseball record for longest winning streak. Howard College in Texas won 57 in a row in 2009.  Senior shortstop Jose Sallorin drove in three runs last night and says they are not thinking about the winning streak…

Cut 14 (06) “…0-and-0.”

The House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill that would ban fluoride in drinking water.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A major monkey wrench in the fight to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. As the legislature continues considering Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment by a single vote to exempt Opelousas from any such rule.

Cut 6 (14) “…of this amendment.”

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center to 20-thousand dollars. President Darlene Cusanza says the tips have proven to be very beneficial.

Cut 4 (11) “…within 30 minutes.”

As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment by a single vote to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. It then passed the overall bill 72-to-23 and now goes back to the Senate to consider the House changes. Cathey says he’s completely unsure how to proceed, especially since he says he got 99-percent of what he wanted.

Cut 8 (08) “…one little fight.”

The House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems. Opponents, including 9-year-old Toby Ramen from Monroe, defended fluoride as safe, effective, and essential for public health as well as helping fight chronic diseases.

Cut 11 (13) “…than asthma.”  

And apparently, two-thirds of the committee agreed with him.

LSU-Shreveport won a record-tying 57th straight game last night, leaving them two more victories away from winning an NAIA national championship. The Pilots defeated Southeastern from Florida ten to nothing. LSU-S pitcher Isaac Rohde struck out ten and he benefited from his teammates scoring five runs in the first inning…

Cut 13 (07)  “…it was awesome”

On a 10-5 vote, the House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems. Fesi says natural fluoride is different from the fluoride being put in the drinking water.

Cut 10 (11) “…poison in our water.”

Opponents, including 9-year-old  Toby Ramen from Monroe, defended fluoride as safe, effective, and essential for public health, saying if fluoride is taken out of drinking water, then every child should be able to see a dentist at no cost

Cut 12 (12) “…thank you (applause)”

Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is boosting its reward for information leading to the capture of the two remaining escapees from the Orleans Justice Center. President Darlene Cusanza made the announcement in a news conference this morning.

Cut 3 (11) “…20-thousand dollars.” (increases reward to $20K)

As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment by a single vote to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. Cathey is clearly unhappy.  It was proposed by Democrat Dustin Miller, who says Opelousas is short-staffed and doesn’t have enough manpower to conduct speed enforcement the traditional way. Cathey says the people of Opelousas should fight back.

Cut 7 (10) “…these speed cameras.”

On a 10-5 vote, the House Health and Welfare committee rejected a bill by Houma Sen. Mike Fesi that sought to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems.  Dentist testified against the bill saying it would increase tooth decay, Fesi fought back against that argument.

Cut 9 (11)  “…saving our teeth.”

The bill, which received Senate approval, would have allowed parishes to reintroduce fluoride only through a petition and special election.

The Louisiana House sent a bill to the governor’s desk that says if you are driving below the speed limit in the left lane and not attempting to pass vehicles in the right lane, you could be ticketed. The vote in the House was 78 to 15. Chalmette Republican Michael Bayham voted against it.

Cut 15 (03) “…them traffic tickets.”

Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau is the author of the measure and believes his bill can help prevent road rage by cracking down on slow drivers in the left lane.

State judges who are 70 and older are forced to retire once their term ends. Jeff Palermo reports that the Louisiana House supports a proposal raising the mandatory retirement age to 75.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

President Donald Trump has pardoned popular Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy. The Baton Rouge native’s real name is Kentrell Gaulden, and he was convicted of federal fun charges last December. Youngboy has sold more than 18 million digital singles, and he’s set to perform as a free man at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans in October.

A major monkey wrench in the fight to restrict speed cameras throughout the state. As the legislature continues considering Monroe Republican Senator Stewart Cathey’s bill to do away with the speed cameras, the House passed an amendment by a single vote to exempt Opelousas from any such rule. Cathey is clearly unhappy…

Cut 6 (14) “…of this amendment.”

Cathey wants to move forward with the bill, but is not sure the legislation can pass without the amendment.

The Louisiana House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the retirement age for state judges from 70 to 75 years old. Amite Representative Robbie Carter is a vocal critic to changing the law and was questioned by Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle…

Cut 11 (15) “….already”

The measure passed the House on an 81-16 vote and it needs two-thirds approval from the Senate and then voter approval.

Several COVID patients turned to Ivermectin during the pandemic and a bill moving through the legislature would allow adults to obtain the drug at a pharmacy without a prescription.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The House Health and Welfare Committee voted down a proposal by Houma Senator Mike Fesi that sought to remove fluoride from public drinking water systems. The panel heard from dentists that fluoride in drinking water helps reduce dental decay. Louisiana Surgeon General Doctor Ralph Abraham supports the bill, pointing to studies that claim overflourination can lower a child’s IQ.

Governor Jeff Landry signed six auto insurance reform bills into law yesterday. His office says it’s the largest tort reform effort in Louisiana. One of the bills signed into law is known as the Housley Presumption…

Cut 5 (15) “…keeping that promise”

The most controversial bill Landry signed is the one that gives the insurance commissioner greater authority to reject rate increases. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says it will push insurance companies out of the state. Landry doesn’t believe that will happen…

Cut 27 (16) “…states is”

The Louisiana House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would give voters the opportunity to decide if the mandatory retirement age of judges should be raised from 70 to 75 years old. New Orleans Democrat Jason Hughes presented the bill on the House floor.

Cut 10 (09) “…to weigh in.”

The bill passed on an 81-16 vote. The proposal heads to the Senate. Earlier in the session, the upper chamber rejected a proposal to remove the mandatory retirement age for judges.

A bill that would allow residents to go to a pharmacy and purchase Ivermectin is nearing final legislative passage. The House Health and Welfare committee approved the Senate bill 10-to-1. Pharmacist Dr. Jonathan Hartman says allowing people to use Ivermectin for other reasons than to treat a parasite would put pharmacists in a difficult position.

Cut 8 (12) “…of issues there.”

But Loisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham says having Ivermectin available in pharmacies would promote medical freedom.

Governor Jeff Landry signed six auto insurance reform bills on Wednesday telling reporters the legislation would reduce rates by as much as 10-percent, because it would reduce the number of frivolous lawsuits. One of the bills is titled the “No pay, No Play” bill, limiting the damages that uninsured drivers can collect for bodily injury and medical expenses…

Cut 6 (11) “….pain and suffering”

Landry also signed House Bill 148 which gives the Insurance Commissioner more authority to reject excessive rate increases. Tim Temple says he does not need this authority. He calls it overregulation that will result in fewer insurance providers and offset any potential savings motorists would see as a result of the legal reform legislation signed by the governor.

Should the state increase the mandatory retirement age for state judges? The Louisiana House has approved a constitutional amendment that if also approved by the Senate, it would ask voters if the retirement age for judges should be raised from 70 to 75. Amite Representative Robby Carter voted against it and Kenner Representative Joe Stagni told Carter voters can decide if an older person is not fit to be a judge…

Cut 12 (11) “…should be it”

The proposal needs a two-thirds vote in the Senate too.

The Louisiana House sent a bill to the governor’s desk that says if you are driving below the speed limit in the left lane and not attempting to pass vehicles in the right lane, you could be ticketed. The vote in the House was 78 to 15. Chalmette Republican Michael Bayham voted against it.

Cut 15 (03) “…them traffic tickets.”

Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau is the author of the measure and believes his bill can help prevent road rage by cracking down on slow drivers in the left lane.