A bill to charge a woman who has an abortion with murder in Louisiana meets a likely demise. After the Capitol was evacuated due to a suspicious package, the bill was amended to remove the criminal charges against the mother. The bill was ultimately pulled from the calendar by bill author, Oil City Republican Representative Danny McCormick…:

CUT 10(12)      “…explain it away.”

During debate on the floor, Houma Republican Tanner Magee asked fellow party member, Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh if the original bill could potentially criminalize any woman in the state that has already had an abortion…:

CUT 11(10)      “…would be correct.”

Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, stated if the bill comes to his desk in its original form he will veto it.

Building a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge has been one of the key pieces of Governor John Bel Edwards’s legislative agenda. However, it hasn’t been easy convincing lawmakers to get on board due to the potential cost of the project. Edwards says building a companion to the 54-year-old bridge is expensive but necessary…:

CUT 14(11)      “…two billion dollars.”

The Republican-led legislature has said that Edwards’ plan is shortsighted and lacks details, including the potential site for the new bridge.

Shreveport Police make three arrests while getting a large amount of dope off the street. Pounds of marijuana, over 3000 Xanax pills and hundreds of other opioid pills … plus numerous guns, ammo and illicit cash were seized. The three suspects – two men and woman – face multiple charges.

A bill that would charge a woman who has an abortion with murder is voluntarily pulled from the House calendar after an amendment removes criminal charges. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 02(44)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

Chances are you’ve been seeing termite swarms in the evenings here in the Bayou State. LSU AgCenter urban entomologist Dr. Karen Sun says they are Formosan termites, and while you might not have an infestation in your home per se if you’re seeing them nearby, they are taking up residence in your neighborhood…:

CUT 04(06)      “…your house.”

One thing is turn OUT your exterior lights at night. The light attracts the nasty little bugs.

Louisiana’s chemical industry is looking at over $31-billion in new construction projects in the near future. Over 30-thousand people work in the state’s chemical industry and LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott says this is great news for each one of them…:

CUT 07(11)      “…over in Lake Charles.”

He says that means hundreds of constructions jobs in the short term while those projects are underway.

Louisiana’s chemical industry is looking at over $31-billion in new construction projects in the near future. Kevin Gallagher has more on that…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

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A bill that would charge a woman who has an abortion with murder is voluntarily pulled from the House calendar after an amendment removes criminal charges. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (44) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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Governor John Bel Edwards continues to make his case that the time is now for funding a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge. David Grubb has more…

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m David Grubb.” 

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Chances are you’ve been seeing termite swarms in the evenings here in the Bayou State. LSU AgCenter urban entomologist Dr. Karen Sun says they are Formosan termites, and while you might not have an infestation in your home per se if you’re seeing them nearby, they are taking up residence in your neighborhood.

Cut 4 (06)  “…your house.”

Sun says if you are concerned about an infestation call a pest control professional to inspect your home. Sun says termites usually nest underground and tunnel in the soil searching to feed off of cellulose-containing materials like wood and cardboard. If you’re bothered by the evening swarms turn off outdoor lights and dim indoor lights.

Cut 5 (11) “…of the house.”

In the wild Sun says termites prefer to consume decayed wood but in more urban areas, they aren’t as finicky.

Cut 6 (10)  “…hiding themselves.”

This time of year Sun says the swarming fully winged termites are out looking for mates and sites for new colonies.

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Louisiana’s chemical industry is looking at over $31-billion in new construction projects in the near future. Over 30-thousand people work in the state’s chemical industry and LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott says this is great news for each one of them…:

Cut 7 (11) “…over in Lake Charles.”

Scott says many projects are for plant expansions to accommodate need. Others are re-tooling or re-furbishing existing facilities for increase performance. Most all should begin within the next two years. Dr. Scott says a huge number of jobs will be created…:

Cut 8 (11)  “…Baton Rouge area.”

Scott says, because natural gas is a key element in most chemical manufacturing, the increased cost of gas is expected to affect product demand. However, he says U.S. gas is still far cheaper than gas from the Middle East or Eastern Europe, so we remain competitive. He says the investments will not only benefit the chemical industry…:

Cut 9 (13)  “…into the state.”

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A bill to charge a woman who has an abortion with murder in Louisiana meets a likely demise. After the capitol was evacuated due to a suspicious package, the bill was amended to remove the criminal charges against the mother. The bill was ultimately pulled from the calendar by bill author, Oil City Republican Representative Danny McCormick.

Cut 10 (12) “…explain it away.”

During debate on the floor, Houma Republican Tanner Magee asked fellow party member, Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh if the original bill could potentially criminalize any woman in the state that has already had an abortion.

Cut  11 (10)  “…be correct.”  

Seabaugh then authored an amendment to remove criminal charges against the mother and also eliminated the possibility that the use of contraception and even in-vitro fertilization could potentially place a woman behind bars.

Cut 12 (10) “…does not.” 

Seabaugh also apologized to fellow lawmakers for not amending the bill in committee beforehand. The amendment passed on a 65 to 26 vote. McCormick then thanked antiabortion activists and lawmakers who supported his original bill.

Cut 13 (11) “…objection (applause).”

Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, stated if the bill passed in its original form he would veto the legislation.

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Building a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge has been one of the key pieces of Governor John Bel Edwards’s legislative agenda. However, it hasn’t been easy convincing lawmakers to get on board due to the potential cost of the project. Edwards says replacing the 54-year-old bridge is expensive but necessary.

Cut 14 (11)  “…two billion dollars.”

Edwards says the time is right, considering the critical need for a new bridge and the rare availability of surplus funds in the budget. However, he says that every proposal he’s made to the legislature has been given a response that pushes the project further away from completion, particularly with regard to receiving federal grant monies to help reduce the cost for the state.

Cut 15 (12)  “…in any amount.”

The Republican-led legislature has said that Edwards’ plan is shortsighted and lacks details, including the potential site for the new bridge. The governor says that there is a relatively tight window to apply for federal money and that without a real financial commitment from the state, getting that money becomes only more difficult.

Cut 16 (11)  “…the money up.”

Edwards encourages voters to contact their representatives and ask them to support his funding plan. The Senate is expected to begin its review of the budget next week.

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The New Orleans Saints have their 2022 schedule and one of the most notable changes from years past is the lack of primetime appearances for the Black and Gold. Ross Jackson, the host of Locked on Saints, says the league is taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to the new-look Saints.

Cut 17 (17) “ …are being perceived.” 

Jackson says that he likes the overall setup of the schedule, with the Saints playing six of their first nine games at home. However, if he could make just one change…

Cut 18 (16) “ …that London game.” 

LSU baseball starts a big three-game series with Ole Miss tonight. Outside of the action on the field is the story of the Bianco family. Drew is a utility player for the Tigers while his dad, Mike, has been the head man for the Rebels for the past 22 seasons, and played his college ball in Baton Rouge. This weekend is likely the last time father faces son, but Drew will always remember hitting a home run off the first pitch he saw against Ole Miss as a freshman in 2019.

Cut 19 (19) _“…see you tomorrow.” 

Both LSU and Ole Miss enter this weekend’s series with plenty of momentum on their sides. The Tigers have won 9 of 12 and the Rebels have won four in a row. Drew Bianco says his team is clear on what it wants to do and what it needs to do this weekend against a dangerous opponent.

Cut 20 (19) “ …end of the year.” 

A bill to charge a woman who has an abortion with murder in Louisiana meets its likely demise. After the capitol was evacuated due to a suspicious package, the bill was amended to remove the criminal charges against the mother. The bill was pulled from the calendar by bill author, Oil City Republican Representative Danny McCormick.

Cut 10 explain it away :12

Shreveport Republican Representative Alan Seabaugh authored the amendment which also removed the possibility that the use of contraception and even in-vitro fertilization could potentially place a woman behind bars.

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The Amendment passed on a 65 to 26 vote. McCormick then removed the bill from a vote on the floor.

An effort to prohibit the COVID vaccine as a requirement for 16 years old to attend school was defeated in Senate Health and Welfare. While several testified that schools should not have the COVID vaccine on the list of required shots. But Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow, who lost her husband to COVID in December of 2020, feels differently…

Cut 5  (09) “..differently.”

Building a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge has been one of the key pieces of Governor John Bel Edwards’s legislative agenda. However, it hasn’t been easy convincing lawmakers to get on board due to the potential cost of the project. Edwards says it is expensive but necessary.

AM Cut 14 (11)  “…two billion dollars.”

All eyes are on House Bill 813 today, the proposed law can charge pregnant women with murder if they get an abortion. The House however took a lengthy recess. The legislation is expected to be amended so a pregnant woman who gets an abortion does not face criminal charges and the new language would reaffirm a current law that says abortions would be outlawed in Louisiana if Roe versus Wade is overturned.

A bill to allow Louisiana colleges and athletic boosters pay student-athletes as part of name, image and likeness deals advances through the legislature. The NCAA says it will begin to enforce what is known as pay for play payment arrangements, and UL System President Jim Hightower says this legislation is not in violation of NCAA policy…

PM Cut 14 (12)  “…a student-athlete bill.”

A legislative effort to prohibit the COVID vaccine as a requirement for 16 years old to attend school was defeated in Senate Health and Welfare. While several testified that schools should not have the COVID vaccine on the list of required shots, Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow, who lost her husband to COVID in December of 2020, feels differently…

PM Cut 5  (09) “..differently.”

Building a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge has been one of the key pieces of Governor John Bel Edwards’s legislative agenda. However, it hasn’t been easy convincing lawmakers to get on board due to the potential cost of the project. Edwards says it is expensive but necessary.

AM Cut 14 (11)  “…two billion dollars.”

The Senate is expected to begin its review of the budget next week.

Does cleaner air lead to more and stronger hurricanes? New data from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration says there IS a link. State Climatologist Barry Keim says pollution blocks the sun’s rays and, in heavily pollutes coastal areas of the world, it leads to cooler sea surface temperatures and as a result fewer storms…:

CUT 10  (11)         “…increase in hurricanes.”

A bill that would let Louisiana colleges and boosters of their athletic programs pay student athletes as part of Name, Image & Likeness deals continues to move through the state legislature. Speaking for the measure, LSU’s NIL department head Taylor Jacobs says the intent of the bill is not to allow a booster to pay a student athlete as a recruiting inducement…:

CUT 13  (13)        “…image & likeness deal.”

A House resolution to block a rule requiring students 16 and older from having to show proof of a COVID shot to attend class is defeated in the Senate Health & Welfare Committee. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01  (31)        “…Jeff Palermo.”

Three former Louisiana State Police troopers are charged with battery; accused of beating a black motorist after a high speed chase. This is not the case of Ronald Greene from 2019, but rather the arrest of Antonio Harris in Franklin Parish in 2020. Some of the troopers boasted of the beating in text messages.

A House resolution that would block requiring COVID shots for students 16 and older meets defeat in a Senate committee. The bill would remove COVID vaccines from the list of required shots. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau voted against the effort, saying parents already can opt out in writing…:

CUT 03(08)      “…clearly is.”

The House bill failed to pass by a 4-to-3 vote and appears to be dead.

Northeast Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow will take a seat on the prestigious U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Letlow, a former teacher, says the appointment will allow her the ability to see that education is properly funded…and education is the best way out of poverty…:

CUT 08(11)      “…school choice.”

A controversial anti-abortion bill is scheduled for House debate today, but there are reports the bill could be amended to make it more palatable to lawmakers. The bill would allow prosecution of women who have an abortion, and their doctors, with murder. LRN is hearing of plans to basically re-write the bill; removing any mentions of homicide. We’ll let you know what happens.

A study from the National Oceanic at Atmospheric Administration says there’s a potential link in the decline of air pollution to the increase in the number of hurricanes. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Brooke Thorington.”