A ULM political science professor says the newly-launched recall effort against Governor Landry has almost no chance in succeeding. Pearson Cross says the bar is set way too high, with verified signatures from 20-percent of all registered voters statewide needed by October 31st. He says that’s why throughout history, most recall efforts which have made it onto the ballot have been much more local in nature.

Cut 13 (08) “…seeing that statewide.”

It’s another potential severe weather day in Louisiana, with tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail possible. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brandon Thorne says the threat will increase later this afternoon in central and south Louisiana, and it will be a little later in the day before it reaches areas near New Orleans.

Cut 11 (08) “…as tomorrow morning.”

A proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to limit a governor to no more than two elected terms receives approval from the House after failing to get the necessary 70 votes on the first two tries. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Southern University’s search for a new president will take longer than planned. The school had originally hoped to have a list of recommended candidates by May 12th, with the new president installed by July 1st. The school says that timeline is being extended.

A bill proposing pay raises for statewide elected officials advances out of House Appropriations. The measure would increase the governor’s salary from 130-thousand dollars to 182-thousand dollars starting in 2028. Bruce Reilly, who is with a grassroots organization called Voice of the Experienced, objects, calling the increase overboard…:

Cut 14 (11) “to your governor”

Supporters of the legislation say its been 20 years since statewide elected officials had an increase in pay and many of them are taking a pay cut to take the job.

The Louisiana House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that says a governor can not serve more than two terms.

Cut 5 (12) “…to Louisiana”

The governor is already term limited to two consecutive terms, so Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham’s legislation would prevent a governor from serving two consecutive terms, sitting out four years and then running for governor again. The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

Cleco says it has started the largest grid resiliency investment in the power company’s history. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

45-million people visited Louisiana in 2025, and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says those folks opened their pocketbooks in a big way while here…:
CUT 28 (11) “have to pay”

As the old saying goes, the third time’s the charm. After two failed votes, the House finally advances a proposed constitutional amendment limiting governors to two lifetime terms. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham’s proposed amendment got 73 votes yesterday, three more than the 70 needed for the measure to advance. Bayham made the case that a Louisiana governor should not be able to come back if he or she has already served eight years.

Cut 3 (10) “…in the United States.”

Covington Representative Mark Wright is one of 25 members who voted against the amendment; he questioned why this proposal is only directed towards the governor.

Cut 4 (08) “…you name it.”

The measure now advances to the Senate.

The state could be in for severe weather today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brandon Thorne says the threat will increase later this afternoon in central and south Louisiana.

Cut 10 (09) “…start to develop.”

Tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are among the threats. 

Cleco says work is underway on the largest grid resiliency investment in the power company’s history. Spokeswoman Brooke Buford says this is a five-year plan that includes over 550 projects.

Cut 7 (10) “…flood plains.”

Buford says these projects will reduce storm-related costs, and also result in fewer outages and faster restoration times.

A lot of allegations have been tossed around in the US Senate Republican primary. Two of the candidates in the race had a chance to address them during a 90-minute debate on the Moon Griffon Show. Congresswoman Julia Letlow is accused of breaking the law for failing to disclose more than 200 stock trades. Letlow says she did not break federal law as her stocks are handled by a second pary…

Cut 4 (11) “…that’s absolutely ludicrous.”

Letlow and John Fleming are challenging two-term incumbent Bill Cassidy.

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is out this week touting Louisiana tourism:
CUT 9 (13) “to big cities”
He says 45 million people visited the state in 2025.

The governor’s annual salary will increase by 52-thousand dollars to 182-thousand dollars starting in 2028 under legislation heading to the House floor. All statewide elected officials would get an increase too.

The bill also provides legislators with additional per diem and a 178-dollar daily stipend when performing legislative duties outside of the session. It would be on top of the 16,800 dollars state lawmakers receive annually.

Rosepine Representative Charles Owen admits the pay is not great to be a legislator, but he can’t vote for this bill.

Cut 15 (06) “…face and explaining.”

Harahan Representative John Illg is the author of the legislation, and he’s worried the low pay that state legislators currently receive will keep younger people from wanting to be a state lawmaker…

Cut 17 (07) “…don’t address this.”

The measure passed on an 18-4 vote and it heads to the House floor for more discussion.

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that increases the salaries of statewide elected officials. Joe Gallinaro reports the bill heads to the House floor for further debate.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Julia Letlow releases a new poll that shows her surging to the lead in the Republican U.S. Senate primary. The poll conducted by Rigamer shows the congresswoman with 32-percent support, compared to 21-percent for John Fleming and 20-percent for Bill Cassidy. The same poll shows Letlow leading both in head-to-head matchups.

While 2025 was another big year for tourism in Louisiana, it was hampered by a drop in international tourists, particularly from Canada. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says travel agents in Canada have expressed serious concerns to him on behalf of travelers from their country.

Cut 10 (10) “…over so well.”

With May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is urging you to do your to keep motorcyclists safe. For motorcycle riders, that includes not speeding, not riding in a foolish manner, and by wearing DOT-approved helmets, which LHSC spokesman Greg Fischer says are proven to save lives, based on numbers from 2017.

Cut 13 (13)  “…wearing a helmet.”

A lot of allegations were made during a 90-minute U-S Senate Republican primary debate that featured Bill Cassidy’s two challengers, Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Letlow accused Fleming of being pro carbon capture and sequestration…

Cut 7 (14) “…time in Congress.”

Fleming says Letlow is not telling the truth.

May is motorcycle awareness month, an opportunity to remind drivers of cars and trucks that with summer approaching you’ll see a lot more motorcycles. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer says it’s also a reminder for motorcyclists, state law requires them to wear a DOT-approved helmet. Fischer says the helmets save lives based on numbers from 2017…

Cut 13 (13) “…a helmet”

The governor’s annual salary will increase by 52-thousand dollars to 182-thousand dollars starting in 2028 under legislation heading to the House floor. All statewide elected officials would get an increase too.

The bill also provides legislators with additional per diem and a 178-dollar daily stipend when performing legislative duties outside of the session. It would be on top of the 16,800 dollars state lawmakers receive annually.

Rosepine Representative Charles Owen admits the pay is not great to be a legislator, but he can’t vote for this bill.

Cut 15 (06) “…face and explaining.”

Harahan Representative John Illg is the author of the legislation, and he says statewide elected officials haven’t seen a pay raise in 20 years.

Cut 16 (11) “…down the road.”

In the US Senate Debate on the Moon Griffon Show Tuesday, both Julia Letlow and John Flemming argued about who was the most conservative candidate. Fleming says Letlow is not a fiscal conservative..:
Cut 6 (10) “cut back spending”
They are challenging two-term incumbent Bill Cassidy who did not take part in the debate.

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says while progress is being made in watching out for bikers, 2024 was still a deadly year…:
Cut 12 (09) “…lost 93 riders.”
He stresses the importance of drivers being mindful of the many motorcycles on the road enjoying a ride in the beautiful weather this Spring has seen.

2025 was a big tourism year for Louisiana…:
Cut 2 (35) “I’m Andrew Greenstein”

A 15-year-old girl who had been missing for two years has been found. Police in St. Gabriel say they found the girl inside a vehicle after they made contact with Lionel Moore for urinating in a street. Moore was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Louisiana saw another big spike in gas prices overnight. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular stands at $3.99, a seven cent jump over Tuesday, according to AAA.

A bill proposing pay raises for Louisiana Elected officials advances out of House Appropriations. The measure would increase the governor’s salary from 130-thousand dollars to 182-thousand dollars starting in 2028. Bruce Reilly, who is with a grassroots organization called Voice of the Experienced, objects to this bill calling the increase overboard…:
Cut 14 (11) “to your governor”
The legislation is authored by Harahan Rep John Illg who says elected officials haven’t had a raise in 20 years…:
CUT 16 (11) “down the road”
The measure now heads to the House Floor.

John Fleming and Julia Letlow each claimed to be the most conservative candidate during the Moon Griffon US Senate radio debate Tuesday…:
CUT 1 (38) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is out this week touting Louisiana tourism:
CUT 9 (13) “to big cities”
He says 45 million people visited the state in 2025.