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 and she eventually had enough….

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

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The Advocate has just published a series of emails Schedler sent towards Ross through the years. It prompted Senator John Kennedy to issue a statement today that says Schedler crossed the line and the statewide elected official should resign.

If you are a concealed handgun permit owner, you could bring a gun into school or university building, under a bill heading to the House floor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A partnership between coastal advocates and private business is leading to the planting of 35,000 bald cypress in Terrebonne Parish Wetlands. Senior adviser to the Americas Wetlands Foundation Sidney Coffee says its part of a string of smaller projects.

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The project is being taken on by the America’s Wetland Foundation, Resource Environmental Solutions, and BHP, whose funding the project.

US Senator John Kennedy says it saddens him, but he believes Secretary of State Tom Schedler should resign because of the sexual harassment allegations made against him by a longtime employee. When the accusations first surfaced, Kennedy said he’s withholding judgement, but his views have changed after the Advocate newspaper published a series of emails that Kennedy says shows Schedler crossed the line.

The nation could be facing a truck driver shortage of over 100 thousand by 2022, and that means higher prices for consumers. Matt Doyle has more.
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A measure to allow concealed carry permit holders to bring a gun into a school is heading to the House floor. Opponents say such a law would cause a disruption, but the bill’s author, Erath Representative Blake Miguez, says responsible gun owners would applaud passage of this measure….
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The legislation got out of committee on a nine-eight vote.

The America’s Wetland Project announces plans to plant 35-thousand bald cypress trees in two locations in Terrebonne Parish to help reinforce the marshes and levees in those locations. Sidney Coffee says thanks to the financial contributions of B-H-P they are able to plant a new strain of bald cypress trees that’s more saltwater resistant…
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The America’s Wetland Foundation hopes this project will help restore 135 acres of swamp and improve the buffer against storm surge and erosion.

The nation faces a truck driver shortage, and that could hurt your pocketbook. The American Trucking Association says they expect to see a 106,000 driver shortage by 2022. Louisiana Motor Transport Association Executive Director Chance McNeely says it’s resulting in longer delivery times and higher prices for consumers.

Trucking doesn’t seem to have the same pull it used to. McNeely says average pay sits between 40 to 50 thousand, depending on the job, but one regulation in particular is keep young people from considering the industry.

Cut 6 (10) “hit 21″

Concealed carry permit holders could bring a gun into a school or university building under legislation heading to the House floor. The controversial measure cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee on a narrow 9-8 vote. Louisiana Federation of Teachers legislative director Cynthia Posey says allowing non-law enforcement to bring guns into a school will create a disruption…

Cut 9 (10)  “school lock down”

A partnership between coastal advocates and private business is leading to the planting of 35,000 bald cypress in Terrebonne Parish Wetlands. Senior adviser to the Americas Wetlands Foundation Sidney Coffee says

The trees have been grown to tolerate salt water, and she says they have an additional layer included to protect them from a notorious menace.

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A Senate-approved bill to allow foster kids to stay in the system until they turn 21, or graduate high school, which ever happens first, cleared a House committee. Currently, foster kids are forced out of the foster care program when they turn 18, regardless of their high school degree progress. Louisiana Budget Project Coordinator Dylan Waguespack says hundreds of kids are effected every year.

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35,000 Bald Cypress will be planted in Terrebonne Parish as part of a new project that joins NGOs and private industry in the fight against wetland loss. Mike Farrar.

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The nation faces a truck driver shortage, and that could hurt your pocketbook. The American Trucking Association says they expect to see a 106,000 driver shortage by 2022. Louisiana Motor Transport Association Executive Director Chance McNeely says The industry is facing a unique problem in that as the economy expands, more shipping is needed, but McNeely says the number of drivers appears to be dropping, just as demand has begun increasing.

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Concealed carry permit holders could bring a gun into a school or university building under legislation heading to the House floor. The controversial measure cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee on a narrow 9-8 vote. All Democrats on the panel opposed the measure. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle argued concealed handgun permit holders do not have the same level of training as law enforcement….

Cut 8 (08)  “children shot”

A Senate-approved bill to allow foster kids to stay in the system until they turn 21, or graduate high school, which ever happens first, cleared a House committee. Currently, foster kids are forced out of the foster care program when they turn 18, regardless of their high school degree progress. Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says kids who age out before graduating are at high risk of falling into homelessness or crime.

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If you are a concealed handgun permit owner, you could bring a gun into school or university building, under a bill heading to the House floor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (29) I’m Jeff Palermo”

The nation faces a truck driver shortage, and that could hurt your pocketbook. The American Trucking Association says they expect to see a 106,000 driver shortage by 2022. Louisiana Motor Transport Association Executive Director Chance McNeely says it’s resulting in longer delivery times and higher prices for consumers.

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A Senate-approved bill to allow foster kids to stay in the system until they turn 21, or graduate high school, which ever happens first, cleared a House committee. Currently, foster kids are forced out of the foster care program when they turn 18, regardless of their high school degree progress. Louisiana Budget Project Coordinator Dylan Waguespack says hundreds of kids are effected every year.

A foster care teenager by the name of Ella recounted the story of how earlier families difficulties put her behind in school, and under current law are putting her chance of obtaining her diploma at risk.

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A partnership between coastal advocates and private business is leading to the planting of 35,000 bald cypress in Terrebonne Parish Wetlands. Senior adviser to the Americas Wetlands Foundation Sidney Coffee says its part of a string of smaller projects.

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The nation could be facing a truck driver shortage of over 100 thousand by 2022, and that means higher prices for consumers. Matt Doyle has more.

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Concealed carry permit holders could bring a gun into a school or university building under legislation heading to the House floor. The controversial measure cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee on a narrow 9-8 vote. Erath Representative Blake Miguez says his legislation doesn’t arm teachers, just visitors who have a concealed handgun permit

Cut 7 (04)  “self defense”

A Senate-approved bill to allow foster kids to stay in the system until they turn 21, or graduate high school, which ever happens first, cleared a House committee. Currently, foster kids are forced out of the foster care program when they turn 18, regardless of their high school degree progress. Louisiana Budget Project Coordinator Dylan Waguespack says hundreds of kids are effected every year.

Cut 11 (09) “foster care”

The Baton Rouge Advocate is reporting that secretary of state Tom
Schedler made advances of the girl who has sued him for sexual Harassment. The Advocate obtained E-mails between Dawn Ross and Schedler clearly showing Schedler was interested in pursuing a relationship with Ross. Her responses were not receptive.

Louisiana now ranks second in the nation with the highest hit and run rate of fatal crashes per capita, according to a new survey from the AAA foundation. Don Redman with AAA says there are two big factors on why Louisiana ranks second in the nation for fatal hit and run crashes.
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The national study concluded there is a hit and run fatality every minute in the U-S.

A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a horse, and selling it for 1,000 dollars cash on the internet. 27-year-old Sarah Broussard of Scott was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail. The horse was being housed in Lafayette Parish, while its owner lived elsewhere. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the owner had no clue the horse had been swiped.
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Broussard is charged with ‘theft of property valued over 500 dollars.
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A domestic violence firearms bill cleared a House panel that further restricts possession of a gun by a person under a protective order. It’s currently prohibited for an abuser to have a weapon. This bill prohibits carrying a concealed weapon among other things. Executive director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Mariah Wineski (MAR-EYE-UH WHEN-SKI) had stats to back up her concerns.
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The Girl Scouts are seeking funding for a project that would prevent a lake in Tangipahoa from spilling into the Tangipahoa River. Girl Scouts East spokesperson Mary-Patricia Wray says if they don’t get the funding, it could lead to an ecological disaster.
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The Girl Scouts hope to be included in a House bill that currently has a Boy Scouts project, but does not yet include an application for a girl scouts project.

A Senate Committee approved a bill that would allow families to put video cameras in the nursing home rooms of loved ones. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau expressed some concerns about the hacking vulnerability of live streamed cameras, but says ultimately the legislation is a win win for both residents, and nursing home owners.

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Concerns are being raised about a House bill that includes an application for funding a Boy Scouts project, but did not include an application for a girl scouts project. The Girl Scouts are seeking funding for a project that would prevent a lake in Tangipahoa from spilling into the Tangipahoa River. Girl Scouts Louisiana East spokesperson Mary-Patricia Wray says the lake is a valuable part of the community.

Cut 13 (10) “community use”

Concealed carry permit holders could bring a gun into a school or university building under legislation heading to the House floor. The controversial measure cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee on a narrow 9-8 vote. Louisiana Federation of Teachers legislative director Cynthia Posey says allowing non-law enforcement to bring guns into a school will create a disruption…

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But Erath Representative Blake Miguez says education groups might oppose this legislation, but responsible gun owners would applaud the passage of this bill…

Cut 10 (10) “self defense”

All Democrats on the panel opposed the measure. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle argued concealed handgun permit holders do not have the same level of training as law enforcement.

A domestic violence firearms bill cleared a House panel that further restricts possession of a gun by someone who is under a protective order. Currently it’s prohibited for an abuser to have a weapon, this bill prohibits among other things carrying a concealed weapon. Tiffany Morgan is a domestic abuse survivor….
Cut 5 (09) “piece of mind”
The Senate approved measure now moves to the full House.

A woman is under arrest for allegedly stealing a horse, and selling it for 1,000 dollars cash on the internet. 27-year-old Sarah Broussard of Scott was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail on the charge of Theft of Property valued over 500 dollars. Ag Commisioner Mike Strain says the purchaser had no clue the horse was stolen.
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The owner of the horse didn’t realize his animal was stolen, because he doesn’t live where the horse reside. Strain did not say how the woman stole the horse.
A new AAA foundation student finds Louisiana ranks second in the country with the highest rate of fatal hit-and-run crashes per capita. Michael Farrar has more….
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Tonight is a big night for NFL fans as it’s the first round of the draft. New Orleans Saints have the 27th overall pick, but there was a report today that said the Black and Gold is interested in moving up. Former LSU running back Derius Guice is expected to be a first round pick, despite reports that some NFL teams are concerned about character issues involving Guice.

Louisiana now ranks second in the nation with the highest hit and run rate of fatal crashes per capita, according to a new survey from the AAA foundation. Don Redman with AAA says there are two big factors on why Louisiana ranks second in the nation for fatal hit and run crashes.
Cut 8 (:12) “impaired driving”
The national study concluded there is a hit and run fatality every minute in the U-S.

A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a horse, and selling it for 1,000 dollars cash on the internet. 27-year-old Sarah Broussard of Scott was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail. The horse was being housed in Lafayette Parish, while its owner lived elsewhere. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the owner had no clue the horse had been swiped.
Cut 10 (09) “the internet”
Broussard is charged with ‘theft of property valued over 500 dollars.
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A domestic violence firearms bill cleared a House panel that further restricts possession of a gun by a person under a protective order. It’s currently prohibited for an abuser to have a weapon. This bill prohibits carrying a concealed weapon among other things. Executive director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Mariah Wineski (MAR-EYE-UH WHEN-SKI) had stats to back up her concerns.
Cut 3 (:12) “those numbers”

The Girl Scouts are seeking funding for a project that would prevent a lake in Tangipahoa from spilling into the Tangipahoa River. Girl Scouts East spokesperson Mary-Patricia Wray says if they don’t get the funding, it could lead to an ecological disaster.
Cut 14 (09) “back up”
The Girl Scouts hope to be included in a House bill that currently has a Boy Scouts project, but does not yet include an application for a girl scouts project.