Governor John Bel Edwards says his top priority next year is to increase funding for public education and secure a 1,000 dollar teacher pay raise. Edwards made the statement during his monthly Ask the Governor Show.
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Edwards says the state will have the revenue available to make this extra investment into education.

The Southern Poverty Law Center says over a third of law enforcement agencies in Louisiana admit they do not have a racial profiling policy…
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Deputy Legal Director Lisa Graybill says the Bernice Police Department in Union Parish said they have no written policies on racial profiling, because they do not racially profile.

US Representative Mike Johnson, who represents northwest Louisiana , claims on his personal Facebook page that atheist ligation groups from California have attempted to get hidden video of Christian student activities at Benton High School in Bossier Parish. A federal lawsuit filed last February against Bossier Parish Schools claims their teachers shame or coerce non-Chritian students.

A survey from OfficeTeam says 56 percent of U.S. workers’ typical lunch break lasts 30 minutes or less. Connor Ferrill has the story.
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Senator John Kennedy is holding off on whether he’ll vote yes to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme until he hears from a California professor who alleges the judge sexually assaulted her decades ago…

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Prosecutors have added criminal charges of possession of child pornography against former LSU wide receiver Drake Davis, who was arrested Sunday for a second time this past month, after an ex-girlfriend accused him of domestic battery.  East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says the new charges were added after investigators found two videos on Davis’s cell phone that were determined to be child pornography.  Davis has submitted his resignation from LSU and is no longer enrolled at the university.

The attorney for Blane Salamoni is responding to the recent document brought up by the legal team of the family of Alton Sterling.  Yesterday, an email from a year before the Sterling shooting, was unearthed that called the former Baton Rouge police officer “nuts” during an altercation with another officer.  Attorney John McLindon says in order for the Sterling family to win the civil case, they have to prove liability, which he doesn’t see happening.

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The case is set to go to trial in April 2020.
A vote to denounce the drag queen story time event at Lafayette’s main branch of the public library did not pass at last night Lafayette Parish-City Council meeting.  UL-Lafayette students dressed up as women are set to read stories to children on October 6th about accepting LGBTQ individuals. There were passionate arguments from both sides last night, including a speaker against the normalization of drag.

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Republican Senator John Kennedy previously said he would vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as the next justice on the US Supreme Court. But the Senator today he wants to hear from the woman who says Kavanaugh sexually attacked her while the two were at a pool party in high school…
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Kennedy hopes Christine Ford will give her side of the story at a hearing on Monday.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says so far this year they’ve only seen a two-percent average increase in auto insurance rates. Last year for 2017, auto insurance rates rose on average nearly nine percent. Donelon says drivers should should ask their insurance provider about any discounts available, like the Usage Based Insurance Rate Discount…
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After hearing from more than 70 public speakers at last night’s Lafayette City-Parish Council meeting, a resolution seeking to denounce the Lafayette public library’s October 6th drag queen story time event failed to pass. There were several people who spoke in favor of the storytime event, including the event organizer…
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The library is moving forward with the event that will have male UL Lafayette students reading to children in drag.

Louisiana ranks second for the rate of women murdered by men and that’s up from third from the year before. Also the report says the rate of women murdered by men has increased for a fifth consecutive year.

Its another late Summer day scorcher. Record high temperatures are being threatened once again today. Forecasters say we’ll have to wait until next week before we get a cold front.

The Lafayette Parish City Council did not vote to denounce Drag Queen Story time at the Public Library. Don Molino has more.

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Prosecutors have added criminal charges of possession of child pornography against former LSU wide receiver Drake Davis, who was arrested Sunday for a second time this past month, after an ex-girlfriend accused him of domestic battery.  East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says the new charges were added after investigators found two videos on Davis’s cell phone that were determined to be child pornography.  Davis has submitted his resignation from LSU and is no longer enrolled at the university.

US Senator John Kennedy wants to hear from Christine Ford before deciding on whether to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party in the 1980s. Kennedy, sits on the Senate Judiciary committee and says a hearing is scheduled for Monday so the California professor can tell her story…

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Ford’s attorneys are requesting an FBI investigation before she shows up before the Senate.

The attorney for Blane Salamoni is responding to the recent document brought up by the legal team of the family of Alton Sterling.  Yesterday, an email from a year before the Sterling shooting, was unearthed that called the former Baton Rouge police officer “nuts” during an altercation with another officer.  Attorney John McLindon McLindon says he expects the email was recently brought to light as part of a strategy ahead of civil case.
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US Senator John Kennedy wants to hear from Christine Ford before deciding on whether to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party in the 1980s. Kennedy sits on the Senate Judiciary committee and says he personally asked Kavanaugh if the allegations are true and the judge said they are not and he’s ready to testify again.

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The attorney for Blane Salamoni is responding to the recent document brought up by the legal team of the family of Alton Sterling.  Yesterday, an email from a year before the Sterling shooting, was unearthed that called the former Baton Rouge police officer “nuts” during an altercation with another officer.  Attorney John McLindon says the email will likely not make it into court during the civil case.

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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it appears the state’s auto insurance market is stabilizing as there’s only been a two-percent average increase in rates this year. In 2017, auto insurance rates rose on average nearly nine percent. Donelon on why we are not seeing sharp increases in premiums this year…

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Here’s a look at your commodities…

Senator John Kennedy is holding off on whether he’ll vote yes to confirm  Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme until he hears from a California professor who alleges the judge sexually assaulted her decades ago…

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The Lafayette Parish City Council did not vote to denounce the Drag Queen Story Time event at the Lafayette Public Library after 3 members for in favor of the resolution, and three abstained. The story time event features drag queens who will be reading stories about accepting LGBTQ classmates to children for an hour, and will be followed by a miniature drag show.

A study from Accountemps shows workers who listen to music at work tend to be more productive, and happier while clocked in. The survey backs up older results indicating increased productivity at warehouses that play music. Recruiting manager with Robert Half Carrie Lewis says not all workplaces should be rockin out.

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Pop, Rock and Country rounded out the top three suggestions

Louisiana has the second highest rate of male on female murder in the United States according to a report from the Violence Policy Center. Legislative Director Kristen Rand says the state needs to do a better job of expanding resources to women in domestic abuse situations.

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Black women were most at risk of being murdered by a man.

US Senator John Kennedy wants to hear from Christine Ford before deciding on whether to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at high school party in the 1980s. Kennedy, sits on the Senate Judiciary committee and says a hearing is scheduled for Monday so the California professor can tell her story…

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Ford’s attorneys are requesting an FBI investigation before she shows up before the Senate.

ULM has broken ground on a new Osteopathic Medicine building. A 100 thousand square foot facility is being built on the campus that is currently scheduled to begin classes in fall of 2020. ULM President Nick Bruno says that could help address the reported 19 percent shortfall in the number of physicians needed by 2024.

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A study from Accountemps shows workers who listen to music at work tend to be more productive, and happier while clocked in. The survey backs up older results indicating increased productivity at warehouses that play music. Recruiting manager with Robert Half Carrie Lewis says it’s something employers should begin looking into.

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Louisiana has the second highest rate of male on female murder in the United States according to a report from the Violence Policy Center. It’s a continuing trend as the state has found itself in the top five since 2016. The national rate has gone up 11 percent in the last four years, with 93 percent of all murders of women by men being done by someone the victim knew beforehand. Legislative Director Kristen Rand says that number should dispel the myth that women at most at risk of being killed by strangers…

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At this hour, Senator John Kennedy will discuss with the media US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Kevin Barnhart speaks with UL Lafayette Poli-Sci professor Pearson Cross on what to expect.
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A resolution to denounce the October 6th Draq Queen Story Time event at the main branch of the Lafayette Public Library failed to pass last night. The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted on the measure after hearing from dozen speakers who were for and against the controversial event.

Louisiana has the second highest rate of females killed by men in the United States according to a report from the Violence Policy Center. The Bayou State has seen its rate rise five consecutive years. V-P-C Legislative Director Kristen Rand says there’s a number of factors that go into the state’s high rate, but one in particular stands out.
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Advocates hope new legislation requiring convicted abusers and those who are the subject of a protective order to give up their guns to local law enforcement can impact these numbers.

Research from Accountemps finds that when workers are allowed to listen to music at work, it can lead to more production. Workplace expert Carrie Lewis says music can reduce anxiety and block out outside distractions, but remember not everyone might like your music…
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In the time since Senator John Kennedy announced he is ready to vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court, allegations of sexual misconduct from Kavanaugh’s past have surfaced. Kennedy will hold a conference call with reporters today regarding Kavanaugh’s nomination. UL-Lafayette Poli-Sci Professor Pearson Cross expects the Senator’s support will go unchanged.
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Kennedy told the Advocate newspaper he wants to hear more from the accuser.

Research from Accountemps finds that workers allowed to listen to music while at work are more productive as a result. Workplace expert Carrie Lewis of New Orleans agrees with the finding, but says music is not appropriate for every office…
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Louisiana nearly leads the nation when it comes to the rate of women who are murdered by men. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Lafayette City-Parish Council did not vote for a resolution last night to denounce the “Drag Queen Story Time” event scheduled to take place October 6th at Lafayette’s main branch public library. The library board plans to move forward with the event.

And a Mexican immigrant worker died in a Pointe Coupee Parish soybean silo despite efforts to rescue him yesterday afternoon.

Republican Senator John Kennedy says he wants to hear from the woman who accuses US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault that allegedly occurred at a high school party in the 1980s. Kennedy sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee which is expected to vote soon on Kavanaugh’s confirmation. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Kennedy does not want to spurn a woman claiming harassment in the “Me Too” era…
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Kennedy is holding a conference call with reporters on the subject at 9:30.

Ground has been broken for a new medical school on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus. The 100-thousand square foot facility is expected to begin classes in the fall of 2020. ULM President Nick Bruno.
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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is paying for the building, but the proposed medical school still needs accreditation.

Louisiana ranks second for the rate of women murdered by men and that’s up from third from the year before. Also the report says the rate of women murdered by men has increased for a fifth consecutive year. Kristen Rand, with the Violence Policy Center, says the state needs to expand programs aimed at getting women out of abusive households…
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The report also shows black women are more than twice as likely to be murdered by a man than white women.

A study from Accountemps shows workers who listen to music at work tend to be more productive, and happier while clocked in. The survey backs up older results indicating increased productivity at warehouses that play music. Recruiting manager with Robert Half, Carrie Lewis, says it’s something employers should look into.
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