Even the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is feeling the effects of the economy. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says bids for some projects are coming in 30, 40 and even 50 percent above estimate. For example, he says the current work on I-10 that are preservation projects…

Cut 5  (13) “…project today.”

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s met with local businesses and leaders to discuss how the current economy and worker shortage is impacting their bottom line. Graves blames government programs for keeping people from reentering the work force.

Cut 9 (08) “…to work.”

The state’s unemployment rate hovers around four percent.

Governor Edwards signs Senate Bill 143 into law which allows honorably discharged veterans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. They must meet the current requirements to carry concealed with a permit in Louisiana. Bill author West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says the law is meant to protect veterans’ rights to bear arms and show support for their service.

Grambling State University volleyball coach Chelsey Lucas who famously cut the entire team when she was hired has been fired. Kyle Mosley is the Managing Editor for Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends says Lucas didn’t give the players a chance from the get-go…:

Cut 7 (16) “keeping their scholarships” 

Lucas is reportedly working with her attorney to prepare a response.

The economy is hitting us all hard. Even the state Department of Transportation & Development is feeling the effects. Brooke Thorington explains…:

CUT 01(35)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

The state Workforce Commission’s unemployment website, called, “HiRE”, is back online after an attempted malware attack took it down. 40 other states had websites attacked as well. The Louisiana Workforce Commission says unemployment payments in Louisiana will start processing soon. Because of new vender security features, payments could take up to 36 hours to process.

A Baton Rouge area man is lucky to be alive, after his pickup went over the guardrail of the elevated I-110 and fell nearly 50 feet to the ground below. The man gad to be cut from the mangled truck. He was taken to a local hospital. His injuries are reported to be serious, but he is expected to live. That crash is under investigation.

The Grambling State University volleyball coach who famously cut the entire team when she was hired has been fired from her job and all student athletes have been reinstated. Chelsey Lucas was under heavy scrutiny from parents and alumni as the players held scholarships with the institution. Kyle Mosley is the Managing Editor for Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends…:

CUT 06(12)      “…proper notice.”

Grambling says a national search for a new coach is already underway.

Even the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is feeling the effects of the economy. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says inflation, supply chain issues and the worker shortage are all impacting road construction projects. Wilson says the skilled labor shortage is also a factor for the department. He says it’s hard for the department to compete against jobs that are paying significantly more…:

CUT 04(10)      “…in air conditioning.”

Wilson says bids for some projects are coming in 30, 40 and even 50 percent above estimate.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell responds to accusations she is downplaying burgeoning crime in the Crescent City. Several council members say talking with her about it is (quote) like talking to a wall.” In a statement to WWL-TV, Cantrell says, (quote) ”to say that we don’t take crime and public safety seriously, is…is not paying attention to the prevention, intervention and community transformation strategies that this administration has put forward. The city has seen over 250 murders in the past 12 months.

The recently hired Grambling State University Volleyball Coach who famously cut the entire team has been fired and the students are reinstated. Michelle Southern reports…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Michelle Southern,”

Deputies in Calcasieu Parish say a Lake Charles resident shot and killed a college student who was trying to break into his home late Monday night. The homeowner says the young man made multiple attempts to get in, when the man shot him. 21-year-old Joe Tezeno, of Lake Arthur, was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is underway.

Even the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is feeling the effects of the economy. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says inflation, supply chain issues and the worker shortage are all impacting road construction projects.

Cut 3 (12) “…impacting projects.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry is petitioning the state supreme court to remove the temporary restraining order that was issued against the state’s trigger abortion laws. Loyola University Law Professor Dan Ciolino says this is most unusual because a hearing is scheduled for Friday in a civil court on the restraining order.

Cut 10 (10) “…appellate court.”

That hearing is Friday in New Orleans.

The Bureau of Labor Statistic says around 244-thousand Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first four months this year, but the unemployment rate is at record low of four percent. Economist Loren Scott says the majority of those are leaving their jobs for other jobs, they aren’t leaving the workforce completely. He says if that many were leaving, sales tax collections and retail sales would be tanking.

Cut 6 (10)  “…right now.”

In an effort to get a better idea of the state’s turkey population, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to respond online with they see them throughout the year. Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal…

Cut 13 (10) “…record that sighting.”

The website can be found on LDWF’s website just search for the LA Turkey Survey.

Attorney General Jeff Landry is petitioning the state supreme court to remove the temporary restraining order that was issued against the state’s trigger abortion laws. Loyola University Law Professor Dan Ciolino says this is most unusual because a hearing is scheduled for Friday in a civil court on the restraining order…:
Cut 10 (10) “appellate court”
The TRO was filed by The Center for Reproductive Rights claiming the trigger laws were vague and unconstitutional.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says almost a quarter of a million Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first four months this year. But Economist Loren Scott says most of those workers went out and got new jobs which they know because the state’s unemployment rate is 4%…:
CUT 5 (05) “by sixty give hundred”
Scott says if all these people were leaving the workforce, sales tax collections and retail sales would be tanking which they aren’t.

New laws signed by the Governor seek to improve Louisiana’s property insurance environment for homeowners…:
Cut 3 (33) “I’m Kevin Gallagher”

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says a high school janitor in Ponchatoula is under arrest for allegedly groping a student attending summer school. They say 40 year old Levon Harris is accused of offering the victim cash for help moving furniture but when she refused he allegedly slid his hand under her shirt. He is booked on a count of sexual battery and fired by the school.

Attorney General Jeff Landry is petitioning the state supreme court to remove the temporary restraining order against the state’s trigger abortion laws, despite a hearing scheduled for Friday…:
Cut 2 (33) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

A Slidell family is mourning the loss of the 17 year old who was killed in a boating accident on Blind River July 4th, and a Denham Springs man operating the vessel is facing up to 30 years in prison. Madison Bradley fell off the boat when it hit a wake, went underneath and was struck by the propeller. 33-year-old David Crowe was booked with vehicular homicide, DWI, and reckless operation.

Louisiana’s homeowner insurance laws have tightened up following a package of bills passed in this year’s session. House Insurance Committee Chairman Mike Huval of Breaux Bridge says his chamber passed a bill requiring insurers to have a Catastrophic Response Plan in place and submitted for approval with the Insurance Commissioner. Huval is excited about another new House-passed law that funds grants for those who want to modify their homes to better weather storms…:
Cut 9 (11) “in the longer term”

In an effort to get a better idea of the state’s turkey population, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to report in an online survey when they spot one. Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal says they depended on volunteers, foresters, biologists, and turkey hunters to supply data..:
Cut 14 (07) “that survey”
The website can be found on LDWF’s website just search for the LA Turkey Survey.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says almost a quarter million Louisiana workers quit their jobs to start the year. But one economist says not so fast..:
Cut 1 (33) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

The recently hired Grambling State University Volleyball Coach whose first move was to cut the entire team, has been fired. Chesley Lucas had been heavily criticized by parents and the student-athletes who were granted scholarships. Grambling says the move was the result of an internal investigation. Lucas says she plans to tell her side of the story in court.

We’re now just over a month into the 2022 Hurricane Season, and Louisianans are in a much better spot now that the state has new laws in place to protect insurance policyholders. Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Kirk Talbot of River Ridge says one of them is called the “Three Adjuster Rule”; targeting companies who slow-walk homeowners’ storm damage claims by assigning new adjusters over and over:
Cut 8 (12) “simplify that process”

A hearing is scheduled for Friday in New Orleans Civil District Court on the temporary restraining order filed June 27th to stop Louisiana’s trigger laws banning abortions. The TRO claims that the trigger laws were vague and unconstitutional. Loyola University Law Professor Dan Ciolino says he expects the court will rule against the restraining order..:
Cut 12 (10) “be effective”

Attorney General Jeff Landry is petitioning the state supreme court to remove the temporary restraining order that was issued against the state’s trigger abortion laws. Loyola University Law Professor Dan Ciolino says this is unusual because a hearing is scheduled for Friday in a civil court on the restraining order…:
Cut 11 (07) “any action”
The restraining order filed by The Center for Reproductive Rights claims the trigger laws were vague and unconstitutional.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says around 244-thousand Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first four months this year, 16-percent more than those who quit during the same period in 2021. But Economist Loren Scott says the numbers can be misleading:
Cut 4 (07) “another job”
He says that evidenced by Louisiana’s record low 4% unemployment rate.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says new Catastrophe Reform laws will enhance protections for policyholders and help rebuild the insurance market in Louisiana. Donelon says one new law requires all insurance carriers to up their cash reserves to cover storm claims; from $3-million to $10-million….:
Cut 7 (10) “on the table”
Several insurance carriers have quit business in the state due to insolvency. Donelon says the new laws should help homeowners with current and future damage claims and improve then state’s overall insurance environment.

Today’s check on gas prices: the statewide average for a gallon of regular fell another 2 cents overnight to $4.33; down almost a dime from the prior week. The same trend is being seen nationally and AAA says the primary reason is lower demand at the pump, but that could end with the arrival of the summer driving season.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic almost a quarter of a million Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first four months this year. But one economist says it’s not as dire as it sounds. Brooke Thorington

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Attorney General Jeff Landry is petitioning the state supreme court to remove the temporary restraining order against the state’s trigger abortion laws, despite a hearing scheduled for Friday. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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New laws signed by the Governor seek to improve Louisiana’s property insurance environment for homeowners and eventually bring costs down. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.” 

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic around 244-thousand Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first four months this year, that’s 16-percent more than those who quit during the same period in 2021. But the unemployment rate is at record low of four percent. Economist Loren Scott says the numbers can be misleading.

Cut 4 (07)  “…another job.”

Scott says the reason they know that the majority of those 244-thousand workers are quitting one job and accepting another is due to the state’s unemployment rate hovering at four percent.

Cut 5 (05) “…by sixty-five hundred.”

Scott says if close to a quarter of million people were leaving the workforce completely in the state, sales tax collections and retail sales would be tanking.

Cut 6 (10)  “…right now.”

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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says new Catastrophe Reform laws will enhance protections for policyholders and help rebuild the insurance market in Louisiana. Donelon says one new law requires all insurance carriers to up their cash reserves to cover storm claims; from $3-million to $10-million….:

Cut 7 (10) “….on the table.”

Several insurance carriers have quit business in the state due to insolvency. Donelon says the new laws should help homeowners with current and future damage claims and improve then state’s overall insurance environment.

Another new law will require insurers to reimburse evacuation expenses, even if an evacuation order was not given. River Ridge Senator and Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Kirk Talbot says a senate bills now signed into law is called the “Three Adjuster Rule”; aimed at companies who slow-walk homeowners’ storm damage claims by assigning new adjusters over and over; starting the whole process from scratch…:

Cut 8 (12)  “…simplify that process.”

Another Senate bill greatly streamlines the entire catastrophic damage claims process. House Insurance Committee Chairman and Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval says his chamber passed a bill requiring insurers to have a Catastrophic Response Plan in place and submitted for approval with the Insurance Commissioner. Huval is excited with another new House-passed law that funds grants for those who want to retrofit their homes to fortify them against future storm damage…:

Cut 9 (11)  “…in the longer term.”

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Attorney General Jeff Landry is petitioning the state supreme court to remove the temporary restraining order that was issued against the state’s trigger abortion laws. Loyola University Law Professor Dan Ciolino says this is most unusual because a hearing is scheduled for Friday in a civil court on the restraining order.

Cut 10 (10) “…appellate court.”

On June 27^th a temporary restraining order was filed to stop the trigger laws banning abortion from going into place. Until the hearing abortions can continue in the state. That hearing is scheduled for Friday in New Orleans Civil District Court. Ciolino says it hard to say how the Supreme Court will respond to Landry’s petition.

Cut  11 (07)  “…any action.” 

The restraining order filed by The Center for Reproductive Rights claims that the trigger laws were vague and unconstitutional. Ciolino says he expects the civil court will rule against the restraining order Friday and the abortion ban will go into effect.

Cut 12 (10) “…be effective.” 

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In an effort to get a better idea of the state’s turkey population, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to respond online with they see them throughout the year. Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal…

Cut 13 (10) “…record that sighting.”

The website can be found on LDWF’s website just search for the LA Turkey Survey.

The department has been recording the wild turkey population since 1994 and before Cedotal says they depended on volunteers, foresters, biologists, and turkey hunters to supply data.

Cut 14 (07)  “…that survey.”

And so far, the sight has been pretty active Cedotal says you can even log on and see how many wild turkey sightings have been made in your parish.

Cut 15 (08)  “…in the state.”

Turkey season for the majority of the state begins on the first Saturday in April and run for 30 days.

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Cut 16 (14)  “…in a WWE ring.”

Cut 17 (19) “ …treat themselves to.” 

Cut 18 (18) “ …to entertain them.” 

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Cut 19 (16) _“…when you know, you know.” 

Cut 20 (12) “ …in high school”