A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation. Don Molino reports…:
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Northwestern State University’s fall enrollment has reached its highest ever in the school’s 133-year history, with 10,572 students. NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio credits this achievement to the university’s academics..:
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A state lawmaker has worked to form a group that will talk about ways to get more students excited about technology and engineering. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says the objective is to make sure education and industry are aligned with workforce needs…:
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The Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council meets today in Baton Rouge.

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy are trying to free a Shreveport missionary who is jailed in Guatemala. Zachary Wilson has a time sensitive medical condition that needs to be treated, but authorities in the sovereign nation caught him with hunting ammunition and took him into custody. Johnson says they need to ensure Wilson’s safe return from Guatemala:
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Wilson’s medical condition is life threatening if left untreated.

A 29-member panel meets today in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to get more students interested and improve achievement in the areas of science technology, engineering and math also known as STEM. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is behind this effort to grow STEM programs in schools…:
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Hewitt says major employers, like Amazon, are seeking workers who can perform STEM related jobs.

A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation. Harold Kim is the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. He says this could hurt Louisiana’s chances at talking new industries into expanding and growing here…:
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Senator Billy Cassidy and Congressman Mike Johnson are trying to bring a Shreveport man back home after he was arrested in Guatemala in March while on a mission trip. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has signed an agreement to represent Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Louisiana. As part of the agreement, Coach O will be featured in Cane’s TV and radio ads, and on billboards and signage in restaurants throughout the state.

A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation, and also showed this ranking is not good when it comes to attracting new businesses. Harold Kim is the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. He says the survey found that 85% of company attorneys said a state’s lawsuit climate is likely to impact decision making:
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Louisiana lawmakers are working to free a Shreveport man from a Guatemalan jail after he was arrested in March for bringing hunting ammunition in his luggage. U.S. Representative Mike Johnson and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with the country’s ambassador to discuss the case of Zachary Wilson. Johnson says Wilson suffers from a rare condition…
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How to get more students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is the goal of a 29-member council that meets for the first time in Baton Rouge today Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A 29-member panel meets tomorrow in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to get more students interested and improve achievement in the areas of science technology, engineering and math also known as STEM. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is behind this effort to grow STEM programs in schools…
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Hewitt says major employers, like Amazon who is looking to build a second headquarters, are seeking workers who could perform STEM related jobs.

The Edwards Administration gives the private operator of two state owned north Louisiana hospitals, BRF,45 days to correct alleged violations of a contract. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the state spoke with Ochsner Health System, which could help BRF run the hospitals…
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BRF says they anticipate resolving the contract disagreement without being ousted and they’ll use legal action if removed as operator of University Health in Shreveport and University Health Conway in Monroe.
Residents in Texas and Florida are attempting to recover from two massive hurricanes. Recovery is also underway in Calcasieu Parish from Tropical Storm Harvey. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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There was hope the Saints would be better this year, but that hope has vanished following the team’s 29-19 loss to Minnesota last night. Here is some fan reaction….
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The Saints will host the Super Bowl champion Patriots this Sunday.

A new study finds Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation. Don Molino reports…:
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Saints fans are not happy about the last night’s season opener, which saw New Orleans fall to the Vikings 29-19…:
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It doesn’t get any easier for the Black and Gold this Sunday as they host the Super Bowl champion Patriots.

The Edwards administration has started the legal process to remove BRF as the operator of the state’s safety net hospitals in Monroe and Shreveport. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says a letter has been sent to BRF that gives them 45 days to correct various problems….
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Dardenne says the state has spoken with Ochsner Health System who could help BRF run the hospitals or possibly replace them.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors were in Washington D.C. today to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana resident Amber Stevens says they are urging lawmakers to support palliative care and hospice education training…:
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She’d like to see funding for cancer research reach 36 billion dollars, a two billion dollar increase.

Recovery continues in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. OEP Director Dick Gremillion says in the days before the storm made landfall in Calcasieu, a torrential downpour left nearly 500 houses with some water inside. He says flooding also occurred when the Sabine River came out of its banks…:
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Gremillion says they are still waiting to find out if Calcasieu flood victims will be available for federal assistance.

The state might get out of its contract with BRF, which operates state owned hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says BRF is violating the contract that’s currently in place and they have 45 days to correct the problems…
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BRF says they anticipate resolving the contract disagreement without being ousted.

The Black and Gold Nation is not happy today after the Saints fell to Minnesota last night 29-19. Michelle Southern reports…:
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LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has signed an advertising deal with Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s. Orgeron will be featured in commercials, billboards and in-restaurant signage for the fast food restaurant that specializes in chicken fingers. Former LSU Head Coach Les Miles had a similar agreement with Cane’s for eight years.

The Edwards Administration gives the private operator of two state owned hospitals, BRF,45 days to correct alleged violations of a contract. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the state spoke with Ochsner Health System, which could help BRF run the hospitals…
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BRF says they anticipate resolving the contract disagreement without being ousted and they’ll use legal action if removed as operator of University Health in Shreveport and University Health Conway in Monroe.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says Lousiaina will receive nearly seven million dollars as part of a multi-state settlement with Mylan, which manufacturers EpiPens. Landry says Mylan knowingly overcharged taxpayers for Epipens dispensed to Medicaid beneficiaries.

Recovery is underway in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. Dick Gremillion, Director of the Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says they are waiting to see if they will be declared a Federal Disaster Area…:
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He says 800 to a thousand structures there took on water.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors are in Washington D.C. to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana Lead Ambassador with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Amber Stevens…:
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Stevens says they are also asking to raise the funding for cancer research by two billion to 36 billion dollars.

When it comes to recovery from natural disasters, much of the nation’s attention is focused on Texas and Florida. But between 800 to 1,000 homes sustained flood damage in Calcasieu Parish from Tropical Storm Harvey. Calcasieu’s Director of Homeland Secuirty and Emergency Preparedness, Dick Gremillion, says many of the homes have been gutted out….
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No word yet on if the flooded homeowners in Calcasieu will receive federal assistance.

Cancer patients and survivors are in Washington D-C lobbying lawmakers to do more in the fight against cancer. Louisaina’s lead ambassador with the american Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Amber Stevens, says colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the U-S and fixing a current glitch in the Medicare system could save lives…
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The Edwards administration has started the legal process to remove BRF as the operator of the state’s safety net hospitals in Monroe and Shreveport. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says a letter has been sent to Shreveport-based BRF that gives them 45 days to correct various problems….
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Dardenne says the state has spoken with Ochsner Health System and the New Orleans based hospital company could help BRF run the hospitals or possibly replace BRF.

There was hope the Saints would be a better team this year, but it seems like that hope has vanished following the team’s 29-19 loss to Minnesota last night. Here is some fan reaction….
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The Saints will host the Super Bowl champion Patriots this Sunday.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors around the country are in Washington D.C. today to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana Lead Ambassador with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Amber Stevens says they are urging lawmakers to support palliative care and hospice education training…:
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She’d like to see funding for cancer research reach 36 billion dollars, a two billion dollar increase.

Recovery is underway in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. OEP Director Dick Gremillion says in the days before the storm made landfall in Calcasieu, a torrential downpour left nearly 500 houses with some water inside. He says flooding also occurred when the Sabine River came out of its banks…:
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He says 800 to a thousand structures in Calcasieu sustained water damage.

After 9-11, Louisianans raised 1.2 million dollars as part of the “Bucks for Trucks” campaign to build new firetrucks for New York City. Jeff Palermo has more on where those trucks are now…:
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Saints fans are down in the dumps today, as New Orleans struggled in a Monday Night Football loss to the Vikings. The Black and Gold had trouble scoring touchdowns after getting into the redzone, and quarterback Drew Brees threw for just 291 yards and one TD. So for the fifth time in the last six years, the Saints start the season with a loss.

Residents in Texas and Florida are attempting to recover from two massive hurricanes. Recovery is also underway in Calcasieu Parish from Tropical Storm Harvey. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Saints fans didn’t have many nice things to say about the game last night where New Orleans fell to the Vikings 29-19…:
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But some are hopeful the matchup at home against the Patriots this weekend will look better.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors around the country are in Washington D.C. today to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana Lead Ambassador with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Amber Stevens says they will ask lawmakers to increase federal funding for cancer research…:
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Stevens says they are also asking to raise the funding for cancer research to 36 billion dollars, a two billion dollar increase.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in New Orleans today where he’s taking part in meetings with local elected officials and business leaders to address the budget challenges and opportunities facing Louisiana.