U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in town and looked on with approval as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill into law

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Among the things the bill, written by Covington Senator Patrick McMath, does is ban artificial colors and additives in meals served in schools.

The US Supreme Court declined to rule on Louisiana’s Congressional Map that created a 2^nd majority black district with the Sixth district cutting diagonally across the state from Shreveport to parts of Baton Rouge. In 2022, a Federal Judge ordered the redraw. Map has been controversial, and the Highest U. S. Court will hear arguments again. They did not give a reason for declining to rule.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the state has the deepest insurance crisis in state history, and he supports calling lawmakers back for a special session. Temple says some key legislation signed by Governor Landry which go into effect down the road includes consumer-transparency bills like HB 345, which calls for a 60‑day notice before cancellation, and SB 136, which calls for rate transparency — alongside tort-reform measures targeting frivolous lawsuits.

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The Louisiana Legislature unanimously approved the Coastal Protection Restoration Authority’s $1.98 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan. Coastal Resource Administrator Greg Grandy says the investment supports the implementation of 146 active restoration projects and the maintenance of 163 past projects…

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looked on with approval as Governor Landry signed Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill into law. Secretary Kennedy said it affirms Landry’s commitment to turning the health of Louisiana around.

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The Calorie Control Council says while the effort to improve school nutrition is commendable, banning the availability of FDA-approved low-calorie or no-calorie sweeteners could harm students with diabetes. President Carla Saunders says removing the option could impact diabetic kids’ ability to manage their blood-sugar glucose. 

Not everyone in Baton Rouge was willing to roll out the welcome mat for Secretary Kennedy. Several dozen protestors gathered outside the Pennington Biomedical Research Center to let him know how they felt about his policies.

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Fiscal Year 2026 Plan has been approved, and it’s the largest in program history. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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While Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says he would like lawmakers to be called into a special session to continue work on insurance reform, he says significant progress was made in the recently-concluded regular session. He points to the passage of House Bill  431, which moves Louisiana from a pure to a modified comparative fault.

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Fifty-one men and women of Cadet Class 107 began their journey today toward becoming Louisiana State Police Troopers. The class is scheduled to graduate in December, and Trooper Shelby Mayfield says Cadet Class 108 will begin next January. If you are interested in becoming a State Trooper, visit lsp-dot-org.

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Members of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025 shared their thoughts before the induction ceremony tomorrow night. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The Pelicans wrap up their 2025 draft by taking Georgetown’s Micah Peavy with the 40th pick. The 23-year-old averaged 17 points a game for the Hoyas last season. Peavy joins Jeremiah Fears of Oklahoma and Derik Queen of Maryland in the Pels’ rookie class of 2025.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on hand as Governor Landry signs Louisiana’s Make America Healthy Again bill. Among other things, it bans artificial colors and additives in meals served in schools. The author, Covington Senator Patrick McMath, says the movement transcends ideological lines.

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting their 2025 class in Natchitoches tomorrow night. Among the honorees is longtime St. Thomas More basketball coach Danny Broussard, who says he learned early in his career how to make an average player great.

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple pushes for lawmakers to return for a special session on insurance reform. Sean Richardson has more.

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A scary moment for a DOTD worker in Denham Springs, and it was captured on video. He was working on a traffic signal when the top of an 18-wheeler clipped the bucket he was in, flipping it and leaving him dangling. Had it not been for the harness he was wearing, he would have fallen onto the pavement. Instead, he only suffered minor injuries and was not taken to a hospital. Police and DOTD are investigating.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting ther 2025 class in Natchitoches tomorrow night. This year’s class features football coaching greats like LSU’s Nick Saban and Catholic’s Dale Weiner (WY-ner).  Vickie Johnson helped lead Louisiana Tech to the Final Four and was a two time WNBA All Star.

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Fifty-one men and women of Cadet Class 107 are on their way toward becoming Louisiana State Police Troopers. Trooper Shelby Mayfield says over the next 24 weeks, they will train in firearms, defensive tactics, civil rights, de-escalation and more to prepare for a life of public service.

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A member of President Trump’s cabinet will be in the capital city for a bill signing this morning. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple addresses the need for a special session to tackle what he calls the “deepest insurance crisis” in state history, and he still supports calling lawmakers back.

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Another bill signing in Baton Rouge this morning, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on hand to witness the moment. The author of the “Make America Healthy Again” bill , Covington Secretary Patrick McMath, says he’s delighted Kennedy will be here and says the Make America Healthy Again movement transcends idologies.

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Fifty-one men and women of Cadet Class 107 have just begun their journey today toward becoming Louisiana State Police Troopers. Trooper Shelby Mayfield says over the next 24 weeks, they’ll train in firearms, defensive tactics, civil rights and more. They’ll graduate in May and a new class will start in January. Anyone interested in being part of that class should go to   lsp-dot-org.

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025 shared their thoughts before the induction ceremony tomorrow night. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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LSU pitcher Kade Anderson has been named Baseball America’s 2025 Pitcher of the Year. Anderson commanded the mound for the Tigers this season with a nation-leading 180 strikeouts in 119 innings. The sophomore finished the season with a 12-and-1 record and 3.18 ERA. He’ll have a chance to go number one overall in the MLB Draft July 13.

Another bill signing in Baton Rouge this morning, and this one will have a big name in attendance. Governor Landry will sign Senate Bill 14 late this morning – the so-called “Make America Healthy Again” bill – and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on hand to witness the moment. The bill’s author, Covington Secretary Patrick McMath, says Kennedy’s attendance shows that Louisiana is a leader in the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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A new 24 week class of future Louisiana State Police Troopers has just begun but there are more on the way.  Trooper Shelby Mayfield LSP offers competitive pay, benefits, a take-home vehicle and strong retirement options, and he says you start getting paid on your first day of training.

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple pushes for lawmakers to return for a special session on insurance reform. Sean Richardson has more.

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A performer for the Super Bowl halftime show has been arrested after for allegedly causing a disturbance during the performance back in Febrary.  State police say the 41 year old performer allegedly broke from his role and ran across the field with a “Sudan and Free Gaza” flag.  We’re told he surrendered to state police yesterday and was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail.

LSU added two left handed pitchers to next year’s staff in the transfer portal yesterday. Tennessee freshman Ryler Smart redshirted his lone season in Knoxville recovering from Tommy John surgery. Smart was a top 200 recruit out of Pearland Texas. North Dakota State freshman Danny Lachenmayer totaled a 2.37 ERA in 24 appearances with nine saves for the Bison. He struck out 56 and allowed 25 hits in 38 innings.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame is inducting their 2025 class tomorrow in Natchitoches. 2003 LSU football national champion winning coach Nick Saban and offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth headline the class. Also being inducted is the winningest college baseball coach in Louisiana history Delgado’s Joe Scheuermann.

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The Pelicans wrapped up their first draft under new President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars yesterday. New Orleans selected Georgetown wing Micah Peavy with the 40th overall pick acquired from the Wizards in the Jordan Poole trade. The 23-year-old averaged 17 points per game last season shooting 40% from three with the Hoyas. The super senior also added over 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals a game. Peavy told ESPN he’s one of the best defenders in this year’s draft…

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Peavy rounds out an aggressive draft class from the Pelicans featuring Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears and Maryland center Derik Queen who were picked 7th and 13th overall Wednesday.

LSU pitcher Kade Anderson was named the 2025 Pitcher of the Year by Baseball America. Anderson commanded the mound for the Tigers this season with a nation-leading 180 strikeouts in 119 innings. The sophomore finished the season with a 12-and-1 record and 3.18 ERA. He’ll have a chance to go number one overall in the MLB Draft July 13.

A member of President Trump’s cabinet will be in the capital city for a bill signing this morning. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple addresses the need for a special session to tackle what he calls the “deepest insurance crisis” in state history, and he still supports calling lawmakers back.

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Fifty-one men and women of Cadet Class 107 have begun their journey today toward becoming Louisiana State Police Troopers. Trooper Shelby Mayfield says over the next 24 weeks, they will train in firearms, defensive tactics, civil rights, de-escalation and more to prepare for a life of public service.

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If you are interested in becoming a Louisiana State Police Trooper, visit lsp-dot-org.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting their 2025 class in Natchitoches tomorrow night. This year’s class features football coaching greats like LSU’s Nick Saban and Catholic’s Dale Weiner (WY-ner). Delgado’s Joe Scheuermann is the winningest baseball coach in state history.

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