Legislation to enhance and change oversite of the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect this month. Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s bill allows existing marijuana licensed pharmacies to have satellite pharmacies, so the product is more accessible and oversite is transferred the Department of Health, which has more labs to assure speedy supply.

CUT 04  (07)        “…lot of delays.”

The law doesn’t increase the number of licensed growers; just the places where medical cannabis is available.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter is a co-chair of a new Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. Carter says they will work to improve the federal government’s response to natural disasters.

Cut 6 (10) “…the storm.” 

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins says he’s appealing the court’s decision to disqualify him from re-election. A lawsuit filed by a Shreveport resident alleged Perkins did not live at the address he listed on qualifying papers. Perkins says there are those who seek to block him from another term in office, by preventing supporters from voting for him…:

CUT 11(06)      “…of your rights.”

The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students performed better on LEAP tests during the 2021-22 school year compared to the previous year due to the pandemic. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says mastery rates for students in grades three through eighth improved three points in both math and English

Cut 12 (07) “..back north”  

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has filed an appeal of a local judge’s decision disqualifying him from running for re-election in the fall. The judge agreed with plaintiffs that Perkins provided an incorrect address when qualifying to run; a breach of state election law. Perkins says he is being targeted by a political foe…:

CUT 10(10)      “…to steal your vote.”

The 2^nd Circuit Appeals Court will hear Perkins’ case.

Good education news: Louisiana kids did better on LEAP tests in the 2021-22 school year. Education superintendent Cade Brumley says the increase in math and English scores can be linked with getting kids back into the classroom, despite COVID concerns…:

CUT 14(09)      “…upcoming year”

He says LEAP numbers were up in 80-percent of school systems.

A law that changes oversite and the number of pharmacies for the state’s medical marijuana program is now in effect. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

Baton Rouge area state Senator Mack “Bodi” White has been hospitalized with COVID-19. White recently had spinal surgery, so this just adds to his discomfort. A spokesman for the senator says he is recovering well and in good spirits. White is 66 years old.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has filed an appeal of a local judge’s decision that he was disqualified from running for re-election this fall. A lawsuit filed by a Shreveport resident alleged Perkins did not live at the address he listed on qualifying papers, and the judge agreed. Perkins says he is not out of the race yet…:

CUT 09(08)      “…fight for our democracy.”

Perkins says polling shows him as a sure thing for re-election, and there are those who seek to block him from another term in office, by preventing supporters from voting for him.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter is a co-chair of a new Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. Carter says with natural disasters increasing all over the country, it’s time to hold federal agency heads more accountable…:

CUT 08(09)      “…major storm.”

The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students performed better on LEAP tests last school year. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Palermo.”

A Baton Rouge woman is under arrest after her 2-year-old overdosed on fentanyl and died. This happened in late June. The boy’s sister reportedly told deputies he (quote) ate mom’s pills. Whitney Ard is charged with negligent homicide.

A law that changes oversite and the number of pharmacies for the state’s medical marijuana program is now in effect. More from Brooke Thorington…”

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

The widening of Interstate 12 through St. Tammany Parish will be delayed slightly. Contractors says they’ve had some troubles with driving pilings into the Tchefuncte River bed, for a widened bridge there. Now this phase of the project is expected to be done by next summer.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter is a co-chair of a new Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. Carter says the goal is to be more proactive in the response to natural disasters…:

CUT 07(06)      “…a rapid recovery”

Carter says with natural disasters increasing all over the country, it’s time to hold federal agency heads more accountable.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins addresses his disqualification from the fall election and says he will not take the Caddo Parish court’s decision lying down. A lawsuit filed by a Shreveport resident alleged Perkins did not live at the address he listed on qualifying papers, and the judge agreed. Perkins says there are those who seek to block him from another term in office, by preventing supporters from voting for him…:

CUT 11(06)      “…of your rights.”

Perkins has filed his appeal of the judge’s decision.

A law that changes oversite and the number of pharmacies for the state’s medical marijuana program is now in effect. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students performed better on LEAP tests  last school year. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”  

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Legislation to enhance and change oversite of the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect this month. Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s legislation allows existing marijuana licensed pharmacies to have satellite pharmacies so the product is more accessible for those with cannabis prescriptions.

Cut 3 (07) “…access.” 

Instead of the State Department of Agriculture regulating medical marijuana, oversite is transferred to the Louisiana Department of Health. Magee says LDH has more labs which should speed up the process of getting the product to the pharmacies.

Cut 4  (07) “…a lot of delays.”

In addition, to the current nine licensed pharmacies, a tenth one will be added. Magee says it will be awarded in the greater New Orleans area. Magee says with more satellite pharmacies the hope is that it will increase competition and decrease prices so it’s more affordable for those who need it.

Cut 5  (11) “…same time”

The law doesn’t increase the number of licensed growers and pharmacy operators, but it does allow licensed pharmacy operators to open more than one location.

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New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter is a co-chair of a new Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. Carter says they will work to improve the federal government’s response to natural disasters.

Cut 6 (10) “…the storm.” 

Carter says the goal is to be more proactive in the response to natural disasters.

Cut 7 (06) “…recovery.” 

Carter says with natural disasters increasing all over the country, it’s time to hold federal agency heads more accountable.

Cut 8 (09) “…major storm.”

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Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins addresses his disqualification from the fall election and says he will not take the Caddo Parish court’s decision lying down. A lawsuit filed by a Shreveport resident alleged Perkins did not live at the address he listed on qualifying papers, and the judge agreed. Perkins says he is not out of the race yet…:

Cut 9 (08)  “…fight for our democracy.”

Louisiana law dictates that unless a candidate is in a nursing home, veterans’ home, or is running for the U. S. House or Senate, they must be registered to vote from the same address where they claim a homestead exemption. The lawsuit claims Perkins lives in a downtown condo; not the address he listed. Perkins says he is being targeted by a political foe…:

Cut 10 (10) “…to steal your vote.” 

Perkins says polling shows him as a sure thing for re-election, and there are those who seek to block him from another term in office, by preventing supporters from voting for him…:

Cut 11 (06)  “…of your rights.”

Perkins has filed his appeal of Judge Brady O’Callaghan’s decision with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

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The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students  performed better on LEAP tests during the 2021-22 school year after seeing test scores fall in the previous school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says mastery rates for students in grades three through eighth improved three points in both math and English

Cut 12 (07) “..back north”  

Brumley says 80-percent of Louisiana school systems improved their mastery rate when compared to 2020-21. He says fewer Louisiana students scored unsatisfactory, including a three-point decrease in students scoring unsatisfactory in math…

Cut 13 (11) “…in math”

Brumley says K-12 education is on the rise in Louisiana because schools were mainly open last school year and kids are in the classroom despite COVID concerns…

Cut 14 (09)  “…upcoming year.” 

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter is a co-chair of a new Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. Carter says they will work to improve the federal government’s response to natural disasters.

Cut 6 (10) “…the storm.” 

The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students performed better on LEAP tests during the 2021-22 school year after seeing test scores fall in the previous school year due to the pandemic. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says fewer students scored unsatisfactory, including a three-point decrease in students scoring unsatisfactory in math…

Cut 13 (11) “…in math”

Legislation to enhance and change oversite of the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect this month. Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s bill allows existing marijuana licensed pharmacies to have satellite pharmacies, so the product is more accessible for those with cannabis prescriptions.

Cut 3 (07) “…access.” 
Instead of the State Department of Agriculture regulating medical marijuana, oversite is transferred to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins addresses his disqualification from the fall election and says he will not take the Caddo Parish court’s decision lying down. A lawsuit filed by a Shreveport resident alleged Perkins did not live at the address he listed on qualifying papers, and the judge agreed. Perkins says he is being targeted by a political foe…:

Cut 10 (10) “…to steal your vote.” 

Perkins has filed an appeal to the ruling.

Legislation to enhance and change oversite of the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect this month. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says in addition, to the current nine licensed pharmacies, a tenth one will be added. He says it will be awarded in the greater New Orleans area and the hope is that more pharmacies will make prices more affordable for those who need it.

Cut 5  (11) “…same time”

And the Louisiana Department of Health is now the oversite agency of the program.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins addresses his disqualification from the fall election and says he will not take the Caddo Parish court’s decision lying down. A lawsuit filed by a Shreveport resident alleged Perkins did not live at the address he listed on qualifying papers, and the judge agreed. Perkins says he is not out of the race yet…:

Cut 9 (08)  “…fight for democracy.”

The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students performed better on LEAP tests during the 2021-22 school year after seeing test scores fall in the previous school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says mastery rates for students in grades three through eighth improved three points in both math and English

Cut 12 (07) “..back north”  

Brumley says 80 percent of Louisiana school systems improved their mastery rate when compared to 2020-21.

Legislation to enhance and change oversite of the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect this month. Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s bill allows existing marijuana licensed pharmacies to have satellite pharmacies so the product is more accessible for those with cannabis prescriptions. Oversite is transferred from the Ag Department to the Department of Health. He says LDH has more labs to assure speedy supply…:

CUT 04  (07)        “…lot of delays.”

The law doesn’t increase the number of licensed growers; just the places where medical cannabis is available.

Incumbent Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has been disqualified from running for re-election. A Caddo judge ruled Perkins violated election law by giving an incorrect address on paperwork while qualifying. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says this could change the whole dynamic of the Shreveport mayoral election…:

CUT 26(10)      “…for years.”

Perkins is expected to appeal the ruling.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission launches a new online learning platform to help you learn a new skill or even receive a certification in one…:

CUT 27(30)      “…Thorington.”

A Baton Rouge woman is under arrest after her 2-year-old overdosed on fentanyl and died. This happened in late June. The boy’s sister reportedly told deputies he (quote) ate mom’s pills. Whitney Ard is charged with negligent homicide.