26-year-old Jamie Sousa of Ponchatoula and 47-year-old Dexter Schexnayder of Deridder have been arrested after an inter-agency investigation found them allegedly preying on children on social media. State Police Trooper Taylor Scrantz says this is a vital reminder to parents to always make sure you know what your child is doing on the internet.

Cut 13 (06)“…going on.”

President Biden’s moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters has sent a jolt through the state’s fossil fuels industry. LSU Center for Energy Studies Director David Dismukes says the economic damage from this decision will be highly uneven with coastal communities like Houma getting pummeled while other regions of the state see less impact.

Cut 8 (12) “…diversity.”

Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland is planning to file a bill in the upcoming legislative session to raise the state’s gasoline tax to fund road projects. Governor John Bel Edwards says this is not to time to raise taxes during a pandemic and believes the state’s best hope for additional funds for road construction is if Congress approved a large infrastructure bill for highway projects.

Cut 11 (05) “…that up.”

The Secretary of State’s Office has re-started the process of replacing the state’s current stock of 10-thousand voting machines, which are decades-old. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says the Office of State Procurement is now accepting bids from vendors and they are looking to purchase new voting machines that provide a paper record…

Cut 4 (08) “…Louisiana elections.” 

Bids are due by March 24^th and Ardoin says if all goes well the new machines could be in use by the 2022 spring elections.

The Secretary of State’s office has once again started the process of replacing the state’s 10-thousand voting machines that are almost 30 years old. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

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It may take a few years for Louisiana to fully feel the impacts of the Biden Administration’s ban on new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters. Matt Doyle has the story.

cut 2 (30) ….I’m Matt Doyle.”  

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The Secretary of State’s Office has re-started the process of replacing the state’s current stock of 10-thousand voting machines, which are decades-old. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says the Office of State Procurement is now accepting bids from vendors who can supply the state with new voting equipment.

Cut 3 (10)  “…transparent elections.”

He says the state is looking to purchase new voting machines that provide a paper record…

Cut 4 (08) “…Louisiana elections” 

Louisiana attempted to select a contractor in 2018 under former Secretary of State Tom Schedler, but the Edwards administration voided the deal with Dominion Voting Systems, claiming the bidding process was unfair. Ardoin says in this new request for proposals, vendors who bid will be asked to disclose any foreign ownership, countries in which they operate, and board member names.

Ardoin says bids are due by March 24th and if the process goes smoothly, the new voting machines could show up at your precinct in the spring of 2022

Cut 5  (11) “…for you.” 

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President Biden’s moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters has sent a jolt through the state’s fossil fuels industry.

The moratorium does not unlicense ongoing operations but LSU Center for Energy Studies Director David Dismukes says the impact could be felt immediately…

Cut 6 (12) “…buried.”

The Administration also pushed ahead with its move to revoke the Keystone Pipeline’s permit.

Dismukes says the biggest impacts will likely be seen a few years from now because many in the industry have been preparing for this possibility…

Cut 7 (10) “…drill.”

Dismukes says the economic damage from this decision will be highly uneven with coastal communities like Houma getting pummeled while other regions of the state see less impact.

Cut 8 (12) “…diversity.”

The Biden Administration argues halting the extraction of fossil fuels is key to limiting future global warming.

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Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland is pushing for lawmakers to raise the state’s gasoline tax. McFarland plans to file a bill for the upcoming regular session that would raise the state’s current fuel tax by ten cents in the first year and an additional two cents every other year for the next ten years. But Governor Edwards does not expect the proposal to pass

Cut 9 (10) “..of COVID.”

Louisiana motorists currently pay 38-cents in taxes for every gallon of fuel, 20-cents goes to the state. McFarland says if Louisiana wants to get serious about addressing a 14-billion dollar infrastructure backlog, it needs to raise taxes on gasoline. In the past, Edwards has supported a gas tax hike proposal but raising taxes when the economy is struggling

Cut 10 (04) “…this year.”

Edwards believes the state’s best hope for additional dollars for road construction is if Congress approved a large infrastructure bill that would provide states with more money for highway projects

Cut 11 (05) “…that up.”

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26-year-old Jamie Sousa of Ponchatoula and 47-year-old Dexter Schexnayder of Deridder have been arrested after an inter-agency investigation found them allegedly preying on children on social media.

State Police Trooper Taylor Scrantz says during the investigation an undercover FBI agent posed as a 13-year-old online…

Cut 12 (11) “.custody.” 

The two were identified as having separate conversations with the same agent.

Scrantz says this is a vital reminder to parents to always make sure you know what your child is doing on the internet.

Cut 13 (06)“…going on.”

Scrantz encourages parents to visit missing-kids-dot-org to get a game plan in action to make sure predators don’t go after your child…

Cut 14 (07) “…children.” 

Shexnayder and Sousa are facing charges of indecent behavior with a juvenile, computer-aided solicitation of a minor, and attempted felony carnal knowledge. Sousa was also arrested separately from this incident on charges of child porn possession.

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26-year-old Jamie Sousa of Ponchatoula and 47-year-old Dexter Schexnayder of Deridder have been arrested after an inter-agency investigation found them allegedly preying on children on social media. State Police Trooper Taylor Scrantz says during the investigation an undercover FBI agent posed as a 13-year-old online…

Cut 12 (11) “…custody.” 

The Secretary of State’s Office has re-started the process of replacing the state’s current stock of 10-thousand voting machines, which are decades-old. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says the Office of State Procurement is accepting bids from vendors who can supply the state with new voting equipment.

Cut 3 (10)  “…transparent elections”

It may take a few years for Louisiana to fully feel the impacts of the Biden Administration’s ban on new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters. Matt Doyle has the story.

cut 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle”  

The state reports 2,500 new COVID cases today and 55 additional fatalities. Approximately 397-thousand total doses to the vaccine that’s close to 58-hundred people who have completed the vaccine series of two injections.

The Biden Administration’s ban on new oil and gas leases on federal land does not shut down current Gulf of Mexico drilling but will begin rolling it back in the coming years. LSU Center for Energy Studies Director David Dismukes says the biggest impacts will likely be seen halfway through Biden’s first term…

Cut 7 (10) “…drill”

The Biden Administration argues halting the extraction of fossil fuels is key to limiting future global warming.

Legislators will be considering a gas tax proposal again this year in the regular session. Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland’s bill would raise the gas tax ten cents in the next year and two cents every year after for ten years, but Governor Edwards is shooting down the idea because the economy is currently struggling…

Cut 10 (04) “…this year”

The Secretary of State’s Office has re-started the process of replacing the state’s current stock of 10-thousand voting machines, which are decades-old. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says  bids are due by March 24th and if the process goes smoothly, the new voting machines could show up at your precinct in the spring of 2022

Cut 5  (11) “…for you” 

Louisiana attempted to select a contractor in 2018 under former Secretary of State Tom Schedler, but the Edwards administration voided the deal with Dominion Voting Systems, claiming the bidding process was unfair.

LSU’s SEC schedule has been released. At home the Tigers take on Auburn, Florida, Arkansas and Texas A-and-M, and they’ll visit Mississippi State, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Alabama. The big Bama game is set for November sixth. The Tigers open the season in California against UCLA.

President Biden’s moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters has sent a jolt through the state’s fossil fuels industry. The moratorium does not unlicensed ongoing operations, but LSU Center for Energy Studies Director David Dismukes says the impact could be felt immediately…

Cut 6 (12) “…buried”

Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland is pushing for lawmakers to raise the state’s gasoline tax. McFarland plans to file a bill for the upcoming regular session that would raise the state’s current fuel tax by ten cents in the first year and an additional two cents every other year for the next ten years. But Governor Edwards does not expect the proposal to pass.

Cut 9 (10) “..of COVID.”

The Secretary of State’s office has once again started the process of replacing the state’s 10-thousand voting machines that are almost 30 years old. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

At 2:30 today Governor Edwards will hold a COVID Press Briefing

Senator Bill Cassidy says the Biden Administration has not adequately proved why Americans need another 1,400 dollar stimulus check right now. Cassidy says there’s data indicating most people don’t need the money…

Cut 11 (09) “….increased.”

The Secretary of State’s Office has re-started the process of replacing the state’s current stock of 10-thousand voting machines, which are decades-old. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says the Office of State Procurement is now accepting bids from vendors and they are looking to purchase new voting machines that provide a paper record…

Cut 4 (08) “…Louisiana elections” 

Bids are due by March 24^th and Ardoin says if all goes well the new machines could be in use by the 2022 spring elections.

President Joe Biden has placed a moratorium on new oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, which will hurt Louisiana’s oil and gas industry. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

LSU Health Shreveport’s Center will hold a drive-thru vaccination event for those Louisiana residents age 70 and older that need their first dose. The dates are February 1st through the 3^rd. You can preregister at lsuhs.edu. Those who need their second dose of the can go February 2 through the 4^th. It will be held at the Fairgrounds in Shreveport from 8 am until 3:30.

President Joe Biden’s moratorium on new oil and gas lease sales on federal lands and federal waters receives criticism from U-S Senator John Kennedy saying it will cost Louisianans jobs. While environmentalists applaud the moratorium, Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards believes a balance can be struck between oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico while also protecting the environment.

Cut 5 (11) “…our country.”

Insurers have paid or reserved $7.7 billion on claims in Louisiana through the end of 2020 from hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says $6.6 billion has been paid so far on those claims.

Cut 9 (13) “…process.”

The Louisiana Department of Education is developing a new program to help develop student’s emotional and social health in hopes to boost academic outcomes. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says leaders will participate in a series of workshops and five, six-hour-long modules to develop skills related to student emotional health…

Cut 13 (09) “….need.”

The training focuses on developing social/emotional help in early childhood.

The Secretary of State’s Office has re-started the process of replacing the state’s current stock of 10-thousand voting machines, which are decades-old. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says the Office of State Procurement is now accepting bids from vendors who can supply the state with new voting equipment.

Cut 3 (10)  “…transparent elections”

Ardoin says bids are due by March 24^th.

U-S Senator John Kennedy says President Biden’s decision to place a moratorium on new lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico is a job killer for the Louisiana Oil and Gas Industry. During his monthly call in show, Governor Edwards also expressed concern as he says it will take decades to move away from fossil fuel production, which is why oil and gas production in the Gulf is still vital…

cut 6 (07) “….continue”

Senator Bill Cassidy is expressing doubt about the Biden Administration’s push for 1,400 dollar stimulus checks and a 15 dollar an hour federal minimum wage. Cassidy says Democrats haven’t proven why most Americans need another 1,400…
Cut 10 (09) “…promise.”
Cassidy says raising the minimum wage to 15-dollars an hour by 2025 will kill struggling restaraunts.

The state department of insurance reports that insurers have paid out five billion dollars so far to Louisiana homeowners who sustained damage from hurricanes that struck the state last year. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says policyholders filed 291-thousand claims, but some of the claims were not for more money than the two-to-five percent named storm deductible that some insurers require policyholders to pay…
cut 8 (11) “….company”

The state department of education is developing a new program to help develop student’s emotional and social health as a way to boost academic outcomes. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says through this program they plan to teach kids to understand emotion, set goals, show empathy and build positive relationships with their peers…
cut 15 (06) “….absenteeism”

President Joe Biden has placed a moratorium on new oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, which will hurt Louisiana’s oil and gas industry…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The 2021 SEC football schedule is out and LSU is set to play seven home and five away games. LSU’s SEC home games next fall will be against Auburn, Florida, Arkansas, and Texas A-and-M, and they’ll visit Mississippi State, Kentucky, Ole Miss, and Alabama on November sixth.

Senator Bill Cassidy is pushing back against President Biden’s calls for a 15 dollar federal minimum wage. He says the push for 15 an hour by 2025 would kill struggling restaurants that are barely hanging on right now.

Cut 12 (09) “…jobs.”

Proponents argue the prophesied major job losses never materialized in jurisdictions that independently raised their minimum wages.

K-12 teaching leaders in the state will be put through a 30+ hour course to educate them about how to better develop student’s emotional and social health. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says In the 2018-2019 school year, there were 30,239 days of missed school by students serving out-of-school suspensions, and helping student before they act out is key.

Cut 14 (11) “…future.”