A Georgetown study is out that touts the results of the state’s Medicaid expansion as a major success when it comes to improving the quality of life in rural communities. The university report showed major declines in the uninsured rate in those communities after the expansion. Research Professor Jack Hoadley says in just two years since the expansion, the disparity between health outcomes in cities and small towns has begun to fall.

Cut 4 (12) “…other states.”

After treading water, Congress only has four days to reauthorize the Land and Water conservation fund before the environmental program that helps funds outdoor destinations across the state comes to an end. Louisiana Hypoxia Working Group Coordinator Doug Daigel says if it’s not reauthorized, parish and local efforts to rebuild parks and other family friendly outdoor locations that were damaged in the 2016 floods could be jeopardized.
Cut 8 (10) “…recreation”

According to a new report, the state should see just shy of 60-thousand jobs added between 2019 and 2020.  LSU economist Loren Scott says Louisiana economy suffered a 28-month recession losing many jobs in the oil patch including just over 21-thousand jobs in Lafayette and 16-thousand in Houma.  It’s now expected that the oil patch has bottomed out and will now be on the rebound.

Cut 13 (10) “…continue to rise.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.

Cut 10 (10)   “the time.“

Shadoin represented the north Louisiana district that was comprised of Lincoln and Union Parishes.

A Georgetown study is out that touts the results of the state’s Medicaid expansion as a major success when it comes to improving the quality of life in rural communities. The university report showed major declines in the uninsured rate in those communities after the expansion. Research Professor Jack Hoadley says the numbers were fairly astonishing.

Cut 3, 10 seconds small towns

Governor John Bel Edwards says the expansion is more than paying for itself in economic benefits to the state.

According to a new report, the state should see just shy of 60-thousand jobs added going into 2020, surpassing the 2 million job mark for the first time in history in 2019.  LSU economist Loren Scott says after emerging from the 2016 floods and the 2017 lull in construction, Baton Rouge should see a continuing rise.

Cut 12 (06)   “…19 and 20.” 

Scott says the state suffered a 28 month recession.

After treading water Congress only has four days to reauthorize the Land and Water conservation fund before the environmental program that helps funds outdoor destinations across the state comes to an end. Louisiana Hypoxia Working Group Coordinator Doug Daigle, on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster, says a number of major state locations have been constructed and maintained with cash from the fund that uses revenue from the oil industry and other natural resource extractors to assist in construction efforts.

Cut 7 (11) “…river creole.”

The fund was created in 1964.

A struggling Saints secondary will be without cornerback Patrick Robinson for at least eight weeks as the Black and Gold have reportedly placed him on injured reserve after suffering a broken ankle in Sunday’s win over the Falcons. Williams has been the team’s nickel back. He could come back after staying on I-R for eight weeks. New Orleans has yet to sign someone to take his place. Former Washington and Oakland cornerback David Amerson is reportedly scheduled to visit the Saints this week.

LSU’s defense is spending the week correcting the mistakes that resulted in Louisiana Tech Quarterback J’Mar Smith throwing for 330 yards against the Tigers last Saturday. Cornerback Greedy Williams…
cut 17 (14) “…all you can do”
LSU faces the SEC’s top passing team this Saturday, the Ole Miss Rebels.

Grambling State Coach Broderick Fobbs is sticking with Aldon Clark as his starting quarterback, even though he threw for just 37 yards in last week’s shutout win over Alabama State. Clark and the Tigers are in Dallas this Saturday for their annual matchup with Prairie View A-and-M in the State Fair Classic.

ULM is at Georgia State Saturday for the start of a three-game road trip. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says the Panthers leading rusher is their quarterback Dan Ellington and they also have a dangerous receiver and return man in Penny Hart….
cut 20 (20) “….last year”
Kick off is at 1 PM.

Houston’s 4-1 win over Toronto last night was their 100th of the season and they clinched the N-L West for a second straight year.

After treading water Congress only has four days to reauthorize the Land and Water conservation fund before the environmental program that helps funds outdoor destinations across the state comes to an end. Louisiana Hypoxia Working Group Coordinator Doug Daigle, on Talk Louisiana, says it’s a vital program that funds the construction of many parks.

Cut 6, 8 seconds, conservation fund

Daigel says Jean Laffitte and Cane River Creole state parks were created using cash from the fund.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. Personal incomes grew at 5.9 percent in the 2^nd quarter. Edwards says that’s propelling the unexpected revenue.

Cut 4 (08) “…fiscal year.”

Louisiana’s income growth was second in the nation behind Texas.

The personal finance website WalletHub has analyzed twenty-two key metrics for all fifty states and DC to rank the overall best states for teachers.  Kevin Barnhart tells us where Louisiana ranks…

Cut 2 (32) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. A special election will be held in March for the North Louisiana seat, and Shadoin will be vacating the position October 8^th.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2^nd quarter, good for second in country. Edwards says this didn’t come out of nowhere. He says the state’s economy has been on the rise for most of the year, backed by solid GDP numbers to open the year, and…

Cut 6 (06) “six percent.”
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2018’s Best and Worst States for Teachers.  The website analyzed 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety.  Louisiana ranks 48 out of 51 spots.  Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says many of the concerning metrics area echoed by educators.

Cut 7 (09) “…right now salaries.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.

Cut 10 (10)   “the time.“

Shadoin represented the north Louisiana district that was comprised of Lincoln and Union Parishes.
Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony.  54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store.  Mouton remains at large.  DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says the cost of cleanup was around 49-thousand dollars and that the Albertson’s did a voluntary clean up.
Cut 15  (08) “…do with this.”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2nd quarter, good for second in country.
The Revenue Estimating Committee will not have official numbers on the surplus until next month.
The growth in income was pushed by continuing gains in construction and the oil industry, but also on the back of yet another quarter of healthcare growth. Edwards says that’s due to the Medicaid expansion that’s more than paying for itself in revenue returns.
Cut 5 (10) “…with insurance.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.

The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2018’s Best and Worst States for Teachers. The website analyzed 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety. Louisiana ranks 48 out of 51 spots. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says teachers are very upset about the evaluation system the state has right now, saying it’s not fair and in many cases inaccurate. He adds it’s something to be worked on in the next legislative session.
Cut 8 (10) “…teachers would recognize.”

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says after the first incident, it caused a real scare for those living in the area.
Cut 13 (07) “…chose to evacuate.”

A North Louisiana House member is hanging up the cleats after nearly a decade of service. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2nd quarter, good for second in country. Edwards says income gains are propelling the unexpected revenue.
Cut 4 (08) “…fiscal year.”

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton allegedly dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says the cost of cleanup was around 49-thousand dollars and that the Albertson’s did a voluntary clean up.
Cut 15 (08) “…do with this.”

A Rapides parish grand jury has indicted Kaya Giles, 31, on a charge of first degree murder. Giles who had initially been charged with second degree murder allegedly shot her soon to be ex-husband, Thomas Coutee, to death in the Wal-Mart parking lot September 8th. Prosecutors have not said if they will seek a death penalty.

The personal finance website WalletHub has analyzed twenty-two key metrics for all fifty states and DC to rank the overall best states for teachers. Kevin Barnhart tells us where Louisiana ranks…
Cut 2 (32) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2nd quarter, good for second in country. Edwards says income gains are propelling the unexpected revenue.
Cut 4 (08) “…fiscal year.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity.
Shadoin represented the north Louisiana district that was comprised of Lincoln and Union Parishes.
The Ruston Republican says he’s going to miss serving in the House, a place he has always affectionately described as a place where the people’s will is heard.
Cut 11 (10) “…people’s seat”

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says anytime a pollutant into a body of water, it’s a major concern.
Cut 14 (07) “…that’s a concern.”

The Tigers take on Ole Miss Saturday after getting scorched by La Tech quarterback J’Mar Smith in an unexpectedly close game where the Bulldogs threw for 330 yards on LSU’s defense. The Purple and Gold secondary has looked vulnerable at times, cornerback Greedy Williams says its something they are trying to correct…
Cut 16 (15) “.. upcoming week .
Saturday’s game kicks off at 8:15.

The Saints will have to play at the least next two months without cornerback Patrick Robinson. He was placed on injured reserve with a broken ankle suffered in the win over Atlanta. Robinson could be eligible to return after eight weeks, but the team has not said if that’s a possiblity. New Orleans faces the New York Giants this Sunday.

ULM heads to Georgia State for the start of a three-game road trip. The Warhawks opened Sun Belt play with a 35-27 loss to Troy last week. Coach Matt Viator’s team fell behind 35-7 at halftime and he’s still trying to figure out why they didn’t perform well in the first half…
Cut 19 (19) “ happen again”
Viator says their leading receiver, Marcus Green, is day-to-day with a hand injury.

Grambling will be in Dallas on Saturday for their annual matchup against Prarie View A-and-M. Tigers Coach Broderick Fobbs says Aldon Clark will continue to start for them at quarterback. Clark threw for just 34 yards in a win over Alabama State last Saturday. .

Tulane has a short week. The Green Wave hosts Memphis Friday night on ESPN 2. Tulane is off to a 1-3 start.

Governor Edwards is celebrating the big news that Louisiana was second in the nation for income growth in the second quarter of the year. Jeff Palermo has more.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2018’s Best and Worst States for Teachers. The website analyzed 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety. Louisiana ranks 48 out of 51 spots. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says many of the concerning metrics area echoed by educators.
Cut 7 (09) “…right now salaries.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.
Cut 10 (10) “the time.“

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says after the first incident, it caused a real scare for those living in the area.
Cut 13 (07) “…chose to evacuate.”