Abortions can resume in Louisiana today after a New Orleans judge put a temporary hold on a trigger law that made abortions illegal as a result of the Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade. Sarah Zagorski with the Louisiana Right to Life says they are working with Attorney General Jeff Landry to fight the restraining order…

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A hearing on the trigger ban is scheduled for July 8th. A lawsuit says the state’s trigger laws are vague and do not spell out what conduct is exactly prohibited.

After receiving a tip, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cites 40-year-old Caleb Hudson of Breaux Bridge for illegal possession of two venomous and restricted snakes. Adam Einck with LDWF says agents found two snakes in plastic totes inside Hudson’s home.

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Hudson could face a fine of up to $500 and 90 days in jail.

At the Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention, Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder told attendees he plans on running for Lt. Governor…

Cut 9 (09)  “…forward as well.”
Schexnayder says a formal announcement could come later this summer. Current Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has said he will run for governor.

With the cost of living on the rise some college students are struggling with food insecurity. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says help is on the way as the governor has signed a bill that establishes colleges as a “hunger-free campus”….

Cut 12 (07) “…opportune time.” 

The law establishes a task force to create action plans focused on food insecurities on college campuses.

On Monday a New Orleans judge granted a temporary restraining order against trigger laws banning abortion in Louisiana once Roe v. Wade was overturned. Sarah Zagorski with the Louisiana Right to Life says they expected pro-choice groups to file legal maneuvers.

Cut 4 (03)  “…very clear.”

Joanna Wright, the attorney who filed the lawsuit, says Louisiana’s poor conceived trigger laws are unconstitutional and vague and violate due process. A hearing is set for July 8^th and until then abortions continue in Louisiana.

Louisiana Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder says he is considering running for Lt. Governor in 2023. The Ascension Parish Republican has served in the Legislature since 2012 and was elected speaker two years ago. Schexnayder says he has not made up his mind on the matter completely, but…:

Cut 7 (06) “…encouraging me to run.”

A bill to establish colleges as a “hunger-free campus” in Louisiana has been signed into law. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says the legislation is designed to address food insecurities among college students.

Cut 10 (07) “…award of.”
The law establishes a task force to create action plans focused on food insecurities on college campuses.

The chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board says casinos in Shreveport and Lake Charles are seeing an influx of sports bettors from Texas. Ronnie Johns says since sports betting is not legal in the Lone Star State, properties on the western side of the state are benefitting and they are investing that money back into their casinos

Cut 13 (09) “…incredibly nice”
Since sports betting has been operational for over six months it’s produced 12-point-five million dollars in additional tax revenues for the state.

Louisiana’s three abortion clinics can resume operations this week after a New Orleans judge put a temporary hold on a law that bans abortions in Louisiana. Sarah Zagorski with Louisiana Right to Life hopes pregnant women look at other options and there are programs in place…
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A hearing is scheduled for July eighth for Orleans Parish District Judge Robin Giarusso to hear arguments over the state’s abortion ban that was set to go into effect once Roe versus Wade was overturned. Pro-choice groups call the law constitutionally vague.

A week trough of low pressure south of the Louisiana coast continues to drift towards Texas. The National Hurricane Center says there is a low chance the system will develop into a tropical depression, the but disturbance will continue to bring rain and thunderstorms to Louisiana through the middle of the week.

Louisiana is experiencing an influx of sports bettors from Texas as it’s not legal to bet on sports in the Lone Star State. Kevin Gallagher has the story…
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Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder can not run for re-election for his seat in Ascension Parish, which is why he’s strongly considering a run for Lt. Governor…
cut 8 (14) “….legislative side”
Schexnayder plans to make an official announcement later this summer.

A temporary restraining order is in effect against trigger laws in Louisiana and in the meantime, abortions can continue in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more form a pro-life organization.
Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Gas prices continue to decline. According to Triple-A statewide average fell another penny from yesterday to $4.43 and that’s eight cents lower than a week ago. Economic fears of a potential global recession has led to a lower demand for oil, dropping the price for a barrel of oil.

Sports betting has been legal in Louisiana for six months and it’s resulted in 12.5 million dollars in tax revenues for the state. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says sports betting has been a nice addition for the gaming industry, but casinos are reporting a decline in spending for amenities due to inflation, rising interest and high gas prices…
Cut 15 (10) “…activities.”

With the cost of living on the rise some college students are struggling with food insecurity. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says help is on the way as the governor has signed a bill that establishes colleges as a “hunger-free campus”….
cut 12 (07) “…opportune time”
The law establishes a task force to create action plans focused on food insecurities on college campuses.

Abortions can resume in Louisiana today after a New Orleans judge put a temporary hold on a trigger law that made abortions illegal as a result of the Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade. Sarah Zagorski with the Louisiana Right to Life says they are working with Attorney General Jeff Landry to fight the restraining order…
cut 5 (08) “….that he can”
A hearing on the trigger ban is scheduled for July 8th. A lawsuit says the state’s trigger laws are vague and do not spell out what conduct is exactly prohibited.

At the Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention, Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder told attendees he plans on running for Lt. Governor…
cut 9 (09) “….forward as well”
Schexnayder says a formal announcement could come later this summer.

Legalized sports betting is six months old and Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says the activity has generated an additional 12.5 million dollars in tax revenues for the state. Johns says a portion of that money goes towards early education…
cut 14 (12) “….sports betting”
Johns says 80-percent of legal sports betting is conducted through mobile platforms.

Governor Edwards has signed a bill that requires the Board of Regents to establish a Hunger-Free Campus designation program. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says food insecurity is a major issue for some college students…
cut 11 (06) “…be successful”
When Henderson was the president at Northwestern State, students started a food pantry on campus and it quickly expanded due to demand.

On Monday a New Orleans judge put a temporary hold on a trigger law that bans abortion in Louisiana once Roe v. Wade was overturned. An attorney for the plaintiffs, the Center for Reproductive Rights says the trigger law is unconstitutional and vague and violates due process. But Sarah Zagorski with the Louisiana Right to Life disagrees.
Cut 4 (03) “…very clear.”
A hearing on the restraining order is set for July 8th. Meanwhile, abortions can resume in Louisiana.

A bill to establish colleges as a “hunger-free campus” in Louisiana has been signed into law. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says the legislation is designed to address food insecurities among college students.
Cut 10 (07) “…aware of.”
The law establishes a task force to create action plans focused on food insecurities on college campuses.

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he’s considering running for Lt. Governor next year. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

A look at the tropics shows a tropical wave moving south of Louisiana to Texas and forecasters are expecting a named storm to develop north of South America, but what would be named Bonnie is headed towards Central America.

A temporary restraining order in in effect against trigger laws in Louisiana and in the meantime, abortions can continue in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more form a pro-life organization.

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House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he’s considering running for Lt. Governor next year. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Louisiana is experiencing an influx of sports bettors from Texas as it’s not legal to bet on sports in the Lone Star State. Kevin Gallagher has the story…

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On Monday a New Orleans judge granted a temporary restraining order against trigger laws banning abortion in Louisiana once Roe v. Wade was overturned. Sarah Zagorski with the Louisiana Right to Life says they expected pro-choice groups to file legal maneuvers.

Cut 4 (12)  “…very clear.”

Joanna Wright, a partner with Boies, Schiller, Flexner LLP, who filed the lawsuit, says Louisiana’s poor conceived trigger laws are unconstitutional and vague and violate due process.

Zagorski says they are working with Attorney General Jeff Landry to fight the restraining order and she’s confident the state’s trigger laws outlawing abortion will be upheld.

Cut 5 (08) “…that he can.”

Pro-choice advocates say the abortion ban will hurt Louisiana’s poor and only worsen the state’s infant and maternal mortality rates. Zagorski says there are programs in place to help.

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A hearing on the restraining order is set for July 8^th in the meantime abortions can resume in the state.

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Louisiana Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder says he is considering running for Lt. Governor in 2023. The Ascension Parish Republican has served in the Legislature since 2012, and was elected speaker two years ago. Schexnayder says he has not made up his mind on the matter completely, but…:

Cut 7 (06) “…encouraging me to run.”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has made no secret he’s planning on running for Governor next year, and that would leave his position up for grabs. Schexnayder says he understands that being in charge of Culture, Recreation & Tourism – as well as state museums – is a big change from leading the House of Representatives…:

Cut 8 (14)  “…the legislative side.”

Schexnayder says he will probably make an official announcement near the end of this summer, but – for now – he is fairly certain he’d like to run for Lt. Governor. He says he’s confident he is the right person for the job…:

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A bill to establish colleges as a “hunger-free campus” in Louisiana has been signed into law. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson praises the law and says it’s designed to address food insecurities among college students.

Cut 10 (07) “…award of.”

The law establishes a task force to create action plans focused on food insecurities on college campuses. Henderson says when he was at Northwestern group of students started a food pantry on campus and it quickly expanded due to demand. He says such programs are impactful and a hunger-free campus is one of many.

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Henderson says as school tuition and the cost of living has increased over the years and the current economy it’s only made the issue of hunger even more real on college campuses.

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The chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board says casinos in Shreveport and Lake Charles are seeing an influx of sports bettors from Texas. Ronnie Johns says since sports betting is not legal in the Lone Star State, the properties on the western side of the state are benefitting and they are investing that money back into their casinos

Cut 13 (09) “…incredibly nice”

Johns says sports betting has been operational for over six months now and  it’s produced 12-point-five million dollars in additional tax revenues for the state. He says 80-percent of that is from mobile sports betting. Johns says a portion of that money goes towards early education…

Cut 14 (12)  “…sports betting”

Johns says sports betting has been a nice addition for the gaming industry, but casinos are reporting a decline in spending for amenities due to inflation, rising interest and high gas prices…

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LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson believes he’s hired the best pitching coach in baseball. Wes Johnson is set to leave Minnesota as the Twins pitching coach to handle the same role for the Fighting Tigers. Tiger Rag Editor Tim Buckley says Wes Johnson brings a strong resume to the Bayou State…

Cut 16 (15)  “…pitching coach.”

Buckley says bringing a pitching coach from the major leagues should help in recruiting…

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Buckley says it’s been a busy offseason for Jay Johnson. who has also been busy adding starting infielders through the transfer portal…

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A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order barring the enforcement of the state’s trigger law banning abortion and, in the meantime, abortions can continue in Louisiana. Loyola University law professor Dan Ciolino says if the court rules the triggers laws are unconstitutionally vague or deficient then he believes lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge.

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A hearing is set for July 8^th.

The National Hurricane Center website is now tracking three tropical waves; one in the Gulf and two in the western Atlantic. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system in the Gulf is stalled not far off the Louisiana coast, but has a small chance of developing into a tropical storm…:

Cut 8 (09) “…Brownsville, Texas area.”

Natchitoches Police are investigating a double homicide that happened early Saturday morning. NPD spokesperson Corporal John Greely 21-yearold Marquis Evans and 23-year-old Daniel Williams were both killed, and a third person is in stable condition. Greely says it appears that all parties involved did know each other and the investigation remains active

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Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco can claim a College World Series title now. Bianco is a former LSU player, assistant coach and a former head coach at McNeese. It took him 22 seasons at Ole Miss to finally win a national title and prover the doubters wrong…

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