The House Civil Law approves legislation to allow mothers to recoup half of their out-pocket costs from the father of their child for pregnancy related-medical expenses. Abita Springs Representative Larry Frieman says Examples of reimbursable expenses would be insurance co-pays and over-the-counter prenatal vitamins.

Cut 5 (06) “…that back.”
The bill heads to the House floor for more consideration.

The Senate Education Committee approves legislation to require schools to have an automated external defibrillator at every school and athletic event. Dannie Garrett with the Louisiana School Board Association urged legislators to allocate funds…

Cut 14 (13)  “..looking at”

It may require a hearing in Senate Finance.

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s first television campaign ad for governor hit the airwaves today. The 30-second spot focuses on Landry’s plan to be tough on crime. ULM Political Science Pearson Cross says the next governor will be focused on criminal justice reform…

Cut 10 (09) “…a bit.” 
The ad began airing in Baton Rouge today but is expected to reach every market in the state in the future.

Pineville’s Camp Beauregard will be renamed the Louisiana National Guard Training Center in Pineville at an official ceremony set for the fall. Lt. Col Noel Collins says they accepted more than 200 name submissions last year from the public and the list was narrowed down.

Cut 7 (08)  “…redesignation.” 

The name choice indicates the installation’s location in Rapides Parish.

The Senate Education Committee approves a bill requiring every school in Louisiana to have an automated external defibrillator on campus in case a person goes into cardiac arrest. Jeff Palermo reports…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Palermo.”

A related story here. Just yesterday, at Jena High School, a student passed away after going into cardiac arrest in class. Life saving measures were tried, but to no avail. The student’s name has not yet been released. An autopsy is scheduled. Meanwhile, Jena High has postponed scheduled LEAP testing for two weeks.

Attorney General Jeff Landry has released his first campaign ad in his run for Governor. The spot focuses on crime as citizens’ top concern. UL-Monroe political science professor Pearson Cross says statewide advertisement during an election year gets mighty costly…:

CUT 11(09)      “…from them.”

John Schroder, State Treasurer, was actually the first candidate to run a political campaign ad for governor this election year. The gubernatorial primary is October 14.

Camp Beauregard will be officially renamed as the Louisiana National Guard Training Center in Pineville later this year. Lt. Col Noel Collins says through the guidance of the National Defense Authorization Act the training installation was given a new moniker…:

CUT 06(09)      “…family members.”

The camp was named after Confederate war hero P.G.T. Beauregard, and is now generally considered insensitive to descendants of slaves.

Attorney General Jeff Landry promises to crack down on crime in his first campaign ad for Governor of Louisiana. Teiko Foxx has more…:

CUT 01  (28)        “…Foxx.”

Police in Monroe say a local man accused of robbing a convenience store was caught, when he went back to the store a few days later and apologized for it. 27-year-old Ronald Washington allegedly held up the Circle K store April 7^th. While paying for smokes at the same store 12 days later, he said he was sorry for the robbery. He’s been booked with armed robbery.

Legislation to require fathers to pay for half of the out-of-pocket pregnancy-related medical expenses of the mothers of their kids advances to the House floor. Bill author, Abita Springs Representative Larry Frieman says dads get off scot-free too often…:

CUT 04(10)      “…more rights.”

Frieman says post-birth expenses fall under child-support laws. Unopposed in the House Civil Law Committee, it moves now to the House floor.

The state’s largest National Guard facility, Camp Beauregard in Pineville, will officially be renamed later this year. It’s new name? The Louisiana National Guard Training Center at Pineville. Catchy, right? LNG’s Lt. Col Noel Collins says the re-naming ends a hundred-year-long reference to a Confederate war hero, and also references Rapides Parish…:

CUT 08(10)      “…that together.”

A renaming ceremony date will be announced soon.

Legislation to require fathers to pay for half of the out-of-pocket pregnancy-related medical expenses advances to the House floor. Bill author, Abita Springs Representative Larry Frieman says it’s crucial to have such a law with the state’s abortion ban in place.

Cut 3 (11) “…right direction.”

The bill had no opposition in House Civil Law and will be heard on the House floor.

Attorney General Jeff Landry launched the first 30-second television ad of his gubernatorial campaign today addressing one of the state’s top issues – crime. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Landry’s message is spot on for voters.

Cut 9 (12) “….will do it.”

The multi-market campaign ad will begin in Baton Rouge but expects to spread across the state in the upcoming months.

A measure requiring all schools to have automated external defibrillators –a portable, life-saving device designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest- was approved by a Senate Education Committee. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says his legislation also requires every school to have a plan in case a student collapses as a result of a heart issue…

Cut 12 (11) “…response plan” 

Fields’ legislation is called the Jump Start Your Heart Act and also requires schools to have defibrillators present at all sporting events.

Pineville’s Camp Beauregard will be renamed as the Louisiana National Guard Training Center at an official ceremony set for the fall. Lt. Col Noel Collins says they accepted more than 200 name submissions last year from the public and the list was narrowed down.

Cut 7 (08)  “…redesignation.” 

The name choice indicates the installation’s location in Rapides Parish.

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s first television campaign ad for governor hit the airwaves today. The 30-second spot focuses on Landry’s plan to be tough on crime. ULM Political Science Pearson Cross says the next governor will be focused on criminal justice reform…
cut 10 (09) “….a bit”
The ad began airing in Baton Rouge today, but is expected to reach every market in the state in the future.

Camp Beauregard will be officially renamed as the Louisiana National Guard Training Center in Pineville later this year. Lt. Col Noel Collins says through the guidance of the National Defense Authorization Act the training installation was given a new moniker.
Cut 6 (09) “…family members.”
Camp Beauregard was originally named after PGT Beauregard who served as a general in the Confederate army.

The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation that would allow mothers to recuperate half of the out-pocket costs from the father of their child for pregnancy related-medical expenses. Abita Springs Representative Larry Frieman says Examples of reimbursable expenses would be insurance co-pays and over-the-counter prenatal vitamins.
Cut 5 (06) “…that back.”
The bill heads to the House floor for more consideration.

Legislation requiring automated external defibrillator at every school in the state and at school sponsored athletic events easily passed out of Senate Education Committee. Cindy Bishop with the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association says A-E-Ds save lives…
cut 13 (12) “…save his life”
The legislation also requires schools to have a plan in place in case a student suddenly has heart trouble.

Legislation to require fathers to pay for half of the out-of-pocket pregnancy-related medical expenses advances from House Civil Law. Bill author, Abita Springs Representative Larry Frieman (Freeman) says it’s crucial to have such a law with the state’s abortion ban in place.

Cut 3 (11) “…right direction.”

The Republican’s bill requires proof of paternity and passed in committee without opposition.

Attorney General Jeff Landry launched his first television ad of his gubernatorial campaign addressing the state’s top issue – crime. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says crime is a major concern for Louisianans and with experience in law enforcement, Landry knows what it takes.

Cut 9 (12) “….will do it.”

The Owners of the Belle of Baton Rouge casino plan to conduct 100-million dollars’ worth of renovations on the downtown property. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says the Belle’s sister property Hollywood Baton Rouge casino is also undergoing major renovations and changing its name to The Queen Baton Rouge…

Cut 13 (08) “…gaming market.” 

Republican Tim Temple from Baton Rouge is the only announced candidate for Insurance Commissioner. Temple has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry….

Cut 15 (11)  “…rates down.”
Temple also has about two-million dollars in his campaign warchest. Current Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced last month he would not seek re-election to the office he’s held since 2006.

Covington Senator Patrick McMath’s bill that restricts the use of social media for minors 16 and younger without parental consent advances from a Senate committee. Former employees of Facebook and Twitter employees have testified about the dangers social media has on minors. Monroe Senator Jay Morris says social media creators have made use of their platforms extremely addictive.

Cut 5 (09) “…start somewhere.”

Larry Murray with Tech Net spoke against the bill and says making these types of changes are not easy, but he is willing to work with lawmakers about the process.

Cut 7 (10) “…a simple bill.”

Senate Bill 162 with amendments passed in committee without opposition and advanced to the Senate floor.

The Belle of Baton Rouge expansion has increased from $35 million to $100 million as the parent company gets approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to move the riverboat casino on land.  Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says this is a great win for downtown Baton Rouge

Cut 12 (12)    the casino.” 

The new property is expected to be operational next year.

Deridder native Tim Temple will take another swing for the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner seat and has reported $2 million in his campaign finance report. Temple believes the state needs to deregulate and bring new companies to create a more competitive industry to lower premiums.

Cut  16 (13)  “…lower rates.” 

Temple is currently the only candidate in the race for Louisiana Insurance Commissioner.

A.G. Jeff Landry and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser are currently leading in their prospective bids in this fall election according to a recent poll. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns launched a pair of two-run homers to upset No. 1 LSU 8-5 in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field last night. David Christie pitched a career-high six innings and limited LSU to one run on three hits and walked four and struck out one. The Cajuns who are 26 and 12 benefited from two LSU errors and two misplayed fly balls by the Tiger’s outfield. Also, Louisiana Tech beat 24th-ranked Southern Miss three to one.

Construction for the Belle of Baton Rouge originally estimated at $35 million is now near $100 million as renovation plans are scheduled to begin. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says the parent company – The Queen Casino & Entertainment – initially planned to open a limited number of hotel rooms and space.

Cut 11 (11)  “…base casino.”

Plans also include moving the 17,000-square-foot gambling floor into the casino atrium.

Insurance Executive Tim Temple is the only candidate running for Insurance Commissioner and has reported $2 million in his campaign finance report. Temple says he’s ready to serve the people of Louisiana and is optimistic about the outcome.

Cut 14 (09)  “…change hands.”

Temple threw his hat in the race after current Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced would not seek re-election.