President Trump has signed the Big, Beautiful Bill into law.  Andrew Greenstein explains why it’s still so controversial.

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Emergency crews responded to reports of a shooting in Shreveport yesterday. It happened just before 230 yesterday. Shreveport Police say a 32-year-old woman was shot while driving on I-20 near the I-220 ramp. We’re told the woman was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. So far there’s no word on a suspect.
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Police in Lake Charles shoot and kill a man who they say opened fire on them. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says officers responded after a driver called 911 to say that someone was pointing a gun at traffic.

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Chief Caldwell says the suspect fired on several other officers, who returned fire.  Louisiana State Police have taken over the investigation.

Louisiana law enforcement is participating in “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the campaign promotes safety on the roadway.

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Law enforcement will be out in numbers this weekend looking for impaired drivers for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Colleen Crain has the story.

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A tragic accident claimed the life of a two-year-old boy in Baton Rouge this week, when he ran in front of a moving car.  Amber Rollins, the director of kids and car safety, says there’s been an increase in these kinds of tragedies.

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President Trump signed the Big, Beautiful Bill into law yesterday.  Congress debated the bill for months, with a new requirement to Medicaid being a big point of contention. It requires those who are able to work to do so in order to receive benefits. Congressman Steve Scalise.

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But Democrats say the 900-billion dollars Medicaid will lose will leave 17 million Americans without health care coverage.  Reagan Carter, the director of health and policy and governmental affairs at the Louisiana Primary Care Association, says that will have a ripple effect on health care centers.

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A two-year-old boy was run over in a driveway and killed earlier this week in Baton Rouge. Sean Richardson has more.

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Emergency crews responded to reports of a shooting in Shreveport yesterday. It happened just before 230 yesterday. Shreveport Police say a 32-year-old woman was shot while driving on I-20 near the I-220 ramp. We’re told the woman was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. So far there’s no word on a suspect.

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President Donald Trump took part of his July 4^th holiday to sign the Big, Beautiful Bill into law. That, after months of debate in congress.  One of the biggest points of contention related to Medicaid. Congressman Steve Scalise noted that under the new requirements, those who are able to work will now be required to do so in order to receive Medicaid benefits.

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LDWF agents are participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend, targeting impaired boating. Lieutenant Garrett Kimbal says the campaign is part of a national effort, and it aims to reduce boating under the influence during the busy Fourth of July weekend.

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After months of fierce debate, President Trump has signed the Big, Beautiful Bill.  Andrew Greenstein explains.

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A tragic accident claimed the life of a two-year-old boy in Baton Rouge earlier this week.  According to investigators, the child ran in front of a moving car, leading to the collision. Amber Rollins, the director of kids and car safety, says it’s called a front-over that happens in driveways and parking lots.

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Louisiana law enforcement is participating in “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the campaign promotes safety on the roadway.

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Police in Lake Charles shoot and kill a man who they say opened fire on them. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says officers responded after a driver called 911 to say that someone was pointing a gun at traffic.

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Chief Caldwell says the suspect fired on several other officers, who returned fire.  Louisiana State Police have taken over the investigation

Louisiana law enforcement is participating in “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the campaign promotes safety on the roadway.

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From the roadway to the waterway — LDWF agents will participate in Operation Dry Water this weekend, targeting impaired boating. Between 2020 and 2024, there were 96 boating fatalities in Louisiana, with alcohol being a factor in 21 of those. A DWI on the water in Louisiana carries the same penalties as on the road. Lt. Garrett  Kimbal encourages people to practice responsible boating this weekend.

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After months of fierce debate, Congress has sent the Big, Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s desk. Andrew Greenstein explains.

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Police in Lake Charles shoot and kill a man who they say opened fire on them. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says after shooting at a second officer, the man ran into a residential neighborhood and barricaded himself inside a shed. A standoff ensued.

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Louisiana State Police has taken over the investigation. No officers were hurt; all officers who opened fire are placed on paid administrative leave, as per standard operating procedure, during the investigation.

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Louisiana law enforcement is participating in “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says between 2019 to 2023, 339 people were injured or killed in car crashes across the state during the Fourth of July holiday involving impaired drivers, and with the extra law enforcement out it adds an extra incentive to not drink and drive.

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From the roadway to the waterway — LDWF agents will participate in Operation Dry Water this weekend, targeting impaired boating. Lieutenant Garrett Kimbal encourages people to practice responsible boating this weekend.

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Police in Lake Charles shoot and kill a man who they say opened fire on them. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says officers responded after a driver called 911 to say that someone was pointing a gun at traffic.

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A tragic accident claimed the life of a two-year-old boy in Baton Rouge earlier this week.  According to investigators, the child ran in front of a moving car, leading to the collision. Amber Rollins, the director of kids and car safety, says there has been an increase in front-overs injuries and fatalities in children.

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A tragic accident claimed the life of a two-year-old boy in Baton Rouge earlier this week.  According to investigators, the child ran in front of a moving car, leading to the collision. Amber Rollins, the director of kids and car safety, says it’s called a front-over that happens in driveways and parking lots.

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Louisiana law enforcement is participating in “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the campaign promotes safety on the roadway.

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From the roadway to the waterway — LDWF agents will participate in Operation Dry Water this weekend, targeting impaired boating. Lieutenant Garrett Kimbal says the campaign is part of a national effort, and it aims to reduce boating under the influence during the busy Fourth of July weekend.

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After months of fierce debate, Congress has passed the Big, Beautiful Bill by the July 4th deadline that President Trump had set. One of the biggest points of contention related to Medicaid. Congressman Steve Scalise noted that under the new requirements, those who are able to work will now be required to do so in order to receive Medicaid benefits.

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President Trump will sign the Big Beautiful Bill in a July fourth ceremony at the White House this afternoon. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the legislation lower taxes, secures the border, and unleashes American energy dominance…

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But Democrats call it he Big Ugly Bill. Democrats point out that the bill strips 900-billion dollars from Medicaid and will ultimately strip health care coverage from 17-million Americans. Reagan Carter, the director of health and policy and governmental affairs at the Louisiana Primary Care Association, says that will have a ripple effect on health care centers.

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Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says Louisiana’s Legislature may need a special session to rearrange dollars to adequately fund hospitals.

A two-year-old boy was run over in a driveway and killed earlier this week in Baton Rouge. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is increasing their patrols this weekend, looking for intoxicated operators. LDWF Lt. Garrett Kimble says it’s Operation Dry Water…

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President Donald Trump is expected to sign the One Big Beautiful Bill this afternoon. The legislation funds the President’s domestic agenda and Republicans say it will also provide American families with tax relief. Democrats are concerned about a massive cut to health care. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the legislation reforms the Medicaid program by forcing able bodied adults to work….

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State Police is investigating a fatal officer involved shooting that took place in a Lake Charles residential neighborhood yesterday morning. Authorities say the man who was fatally shot, shot at officers three separate times for unknown reasons. Chief Shawn Caldwell says the violent scene ended when the suspect came running out of a shed and firing his gun at SWAT officers…

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Six officers are on administrative leave.

Louisiana law enforcement is participating in “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the campaign promotes safety on the roadway.

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Fischer says between 2019 to 2023, 339 people were injured or killed in car crashes across the state during the Fourth of July holiday involving impaired drivers.

Louisiana Department and Wildlife and Fisheries Agents are also participating in Operation Dry Water this Fourth of July Weekend, which means LDWF agents will be patrolling state waterways looking for impaired boat operators. Lt. Garrett Kimble says…

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A DWI on the water in Louisiana carries the same penalties as on the road.