A bill that would conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs and equipment to Louisiana clears committee and is headed to the House floor.Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops representative Rob Tasman says the state owes it to the tax payers to be open and honest…
Cut 15 (12) “…standard.”
The bill’s writer says some transparency must be sacrificed to provide anonymity to pharma companies, or they won’t sell the state the chemicals.
Thousands of Louisianans with developmental disabilities will now be able to stay at home with their families after the Department of Health revamped a decades-old assistance waiting list. Assistant Secretary for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Julie Hagan says they’re prioritizing those who were set to be separated from their loved ones.
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The largest professional union representing educators, the National Education Association, releases a report of the how Louisiana teacher pay stacks up compared to the rest of the country. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Superdome’s governing body is moving ahead with the first phase of a planned 450 million dollar renovation of the iconic home of the Black and Gold. The first phase will cost 100 million dollars and remove the structures ramps in favor of escalators and elevators, along with construction of a kitchen and food service area in a space currently used for parking.
9:30 LRN Newscast
Louisiana’s 2019 gubernatorial candidates spoke to members of the oil and gas industry during an event next to the state capitol and made their case on why they should lead the state for the next four years. Congressman Ralph Abraham says if elected, he’ll make Louisiana more business friendly…
cut 5 (12) “…corporate tax”
Governor John Bel Edwards says there’s been an increase in the number of oil and gas permits, but there are still challenges. He believes his administration can attack those remaining changes from a position of strength. Republican and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone says there’s no reason why Louisiana should not be number one in the South when it comes to jobs and opportunities for their citizens with the resources that are already here. This is the first time the 2019 gubernatorial candidates spoke at the same event.
A report from the National Education Association says teacher pay in Louisiana ranks 39th in the country, 4.5 percent less than the national average. The state legislature is expected to approve a one-thousand dollar pay raise for teachers this year and N-E-A president Lily Garcia says a pay hike is needed, because certified teachers are leaving the profession…
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Despite concerns over government secrecy, legislation to conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs to Louisiana is heading to the House floor. Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello says his legislation would help the state resume executions…
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The state has not carried out an execution since 2010.
8:30 LRN Newscast May 2
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit the state tomorrow to meet with faith and community leaders in St. Landry Parish, where three black churches were burnt to the ground earlier this year.
21-year-old Holden Matthews, has plead not guilty and is facing arson and hate crime charges. A crowdfunding campaign for the churches has raised more than $2.1 million.
Legislation that would conceal the names of companies that sell the state chemicals and equipment used to administer the death penalty is headed to the House floor. Matt Doyle has the story.
The wait for state assistance for those with developmental disabilities is expected to be shortened now thanks to changes to the system waiting list.
Prior to the change a year ago, the wait list for assistance was an average of 12-13 years long, and was operated on a first come first serve basis. Assistant Secretary for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Julie Hagan says now they’ve cataloged applicants based on their immediate needs.
A new report from the National Education Association, indicates the average teacher salary in Louisiana ranks 39th in the country. The Association fears the ranking is discouraging for teacher recruitment. Union President Lily Garcia recommends looking at similar educated and experienced professionals and what their pay is compared to a teacher.
6:45 LRN Sportscast May 2nd
NOLA.com reports the Saints and the state are closing in on a long-term lease extension that includes a 450-million dollar renovation of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The deal would keep the NFL Franchise in the Big Easy through 2035. The Superdome Commission has selected a local firm to oversee the first phase of the renovation that would include a more fan friendly system of escalators and elevators. The Saints have agreed to pay a third of the overall costs. All four phases would be completed before the city hosts the Super Bowl in 2024.
The Saints have reportedly decided not to pick up the fifth year option for cornerback Eli Apple, which means he’ll be a free agent at the end of the season. Friday is the deadline for teams to decide if they want to pick up the fifth year option on all players taken in the first round of the 2016 draft.
Former LSU Tiger BoogerMcFarland will be in the booth next season for the Monday Night Football broadcasts on ESPN, instead of the so-called Booger mobile.
LSU junior right-hander Zack Hess is headed to the bullpen. Hess was a reliver as a freshman and he’s been the team’s Friday night starter the last two seasons. But Coach Paul Mainieri has come to the conclusion that Hess is better out of the bullpen…
cut 19 (23) “…professional baseball”
Ma’khail Hilliard will start Friday’s series opener against Ole Miss.
Last night, Southern scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun Nicholls six to five. Malik Blaise’s two run-single through the left side of the infield led to the walk-off celebration.
Southeastern scored three runs in the first inning and held on a for a four- three win over McNeese to sweep the season series over the Cowboys.
7:30 LRN Newscast May 2
Governor Edwards, along with gubernatorial challengers Congressman Ralph Abraham and Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone spoke to those in attendance for the “Oil and Natural Gas Industry Day” event in Baton Rouge. Each gave their case as to why voters should select them to lead the state. Edwards says while there is still work to be done, the state is in a better position than what it was when he took office.
Cut 4 (10) “…the right direction.”
Abraham says if he is elected, he’d make more efforts to make Louisiana more business-friendly for the oil and natural gas industry.
Rispone touted his experience as a businessman instead of being a career politician as the reason he has the ability to lead Louisiana.
Cut 6 (12) “…our state forward”
A bill that would conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs and equipment to Louisiana clears committee and is headed to the House floor.
Bill sponsor, Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello, says this bill would incentivize companies to begin selling the state lethal injection components again…
Over a dozen other states like Texas have similar laws.
Thousands of Louisianans with developmental disabilities will now be able to stay at home with their families after the Department of Health revamped a decades-old assistance waiting list.
Assistant Secretary for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Julie Hagan says the new system prioritizes those in immediate need of help, rather than those who will need help in the future.
6:30 AM Newscast May 2
A bill that would conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs and equipment to Louisiana clears committee and is headed to the House floor.
Loyola New Orleans race and racism researcher Dr. Nicholas Mitchell says covering up the names of companies and their products could result in a situation where the state is administering extremely painful injections, without public knowledge…
The last state execution was in 2010.
A new report from the National Education Association, indicates the average teacher salary in Louisiana is $50,000, which is 11% less than the average salary in the state a decade ago when adjusted for inflation. Union President Lily Garcia says the salary trajectory is making many potential teachers choose other occupations.
Eddie Rispone, Congressman Ralph Abraham, and Governor John Bel Edwards stated their cases to the oil and gas industry as to why they should be selected to lead the state. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Eddie Rispone, Congressman Ralph Abraham, and Governor John Bel Edwards stated their cases to the oil and gas industry as to why they should be selected to lead the state. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnart”
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The largest professional union representing educators, the National Education Association, releases a report of the how Louisiana teacher pay stacks up compared to the rest of the country. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
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Legislation that would cover up the names of companies that sell the state chemicals and equipment used to administer the death penalty is headed to the House floor. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Governor Edwards, along with gubernatorial challengers Congressman Ralph Abraham and Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone spoke to those in attendance for the “Oil and Natural Gas Industry Day” event in Baton Rouge. Each gave their case as to why voters should select them to lead the state. Edwards says while there is still work to be done, the state is in a better position than what it was when he took office.
Cut 4 (10) “…the right direction.”
Abraham says if he is elected, he’d make more efforts to make Louisiana more business-friendly for the oil and natural gas industry.
Cut 5 (12) “…and corporate tax.”
Rispone touted his experience as a businessman instead of being a career politician as the reason he has the ability to lead Louisiana.
Cut 6 (12) “…our state forward”
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Thousands of Louisianans with developmental disabilities will now be able to stay at home with their families after the Department of Health revamped a decades-old assistance waiting list.
Assistant Secretary for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Julie Hagan says they’ve adopted a “tiered system” that prioritizes those in immediate need of help, rather than those who will need help in the future.
Prior to the change a year ago, the wait list for assistance was 12-13 years long, and was operated on a first come first serve basis. Hagan says now they’ve cataloged all applicants into tiers based on how immediate their needs are.
The full wait list was 12,000 people long but included thousands who may not need help for several years. Hagan says they’ve kept families together by prioritizing those who were set to be separated from their loved ones.
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A new report from the National Education Association, the union representing over 3 million members across the country, indicates the average teacher salary in Louisiana is $50,000, which is 11% less than the average salary in the state a decade ago when adjusted for inflation. Union President Lily Garcia says the salary trajectory is making many potential teachers choose other occupations.
The report indicates the state’s average teacher salary ranks 39th compared to other states and is 4.5% less than the national average. Garcia says there is no shortage of certified teachers. The problem is making a living wage.
Garcia recommends looking at similarly educated and experienced professionals and what their pay is compared to a teacher.
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A bill that would conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs and equipment to Louisiana clears committee and is headed to the House floor.
Bill sponsor, Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello, says this bill would incentivize companies to begin selling the state lethal injection components again…
Over a dozen other states like Texas have similar laws.
Loyola New Orleans race and racism researcher Dr. Nicholas Mitchell says covering up the names of companies and their products could result in a situation where the state is administering extremely painful injections, without public knowledge…
Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops representative Rob Tasman says the state owes it to the taxpayers to be open and honest when dealing with a subject as sensitive as killing someone.
Muscarello agreed that the bill does promote government contracting secrecy, but says if it helps the state resume executions, it’s worth giving up a bit of transparency.
The state has not carried out an execution since 2010.
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Freshman right-hander Cole Henry is still not available to pitch this weekend because of a sore elbow. And Coach Paul Mainieri has decided to move former Friday night starter Zack Hess to the bullpen. Mainieri says Ma’Khail Hilliard will start on Friday when the Tigers begin their series against Ole Miss. Mainieri says they’ll miss Henry, but he has confidence in Hilliard…
Mainieri says they want Hess to let it loose when he comes out of the bullpen…
Hess was a reliever as a freshman, but he’s been a starter the last two seasons. Mainieri says they came to the conclusion that he’s better out of the bullpen…
530PM LRN Legis Report
A bill that would have required producers of “almond milk” to label their product something other than milk has had an amendment added that would only allow the law to go into effect if similar regulations are approved at the federal level. There were concerns that having different names for the same products across state lines would create confusions. Houma Senator Norby Chabert says you’d end up having almond milk called one thing in Louisiana…
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On a narrow vote, the House Criminal Justice Committee approves a bill that expands the state’s stand your ground law to protect an individual who may have to use deadly force in churches. Houma Representative Beryl Amedee.
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A bill that would conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs and equipment to Louisiana clears committee and is headed to the House floor. Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops representative Rob Tasman says the state owes it to the tax payers to be open and honest when dealing with a subject as sensitive as killing someone.
Cut 15 (12) “…standard.”
Bill sponsor, Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello, agreed that the bill does promote goverment contracting secrecy, but says companies won’t sell the state the legally required lethal injection drugs without a gaurantee of secrecy…
Cut 16 (09) “…are made”
The state has not carried out an execution since 2010.
16:45 LRN Sportscast
On a 24-to-15 vote, the Senate approves legislation that would allow for betting on college and professional sporting events at the state’s casinos and racetracks. The bill’s sponsor, Kenner Senator Danny Martiny, says if the bill doesn’t pass, sports betting will continue in Louisiana, so the state might as well regulate and tax it…
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LSU baseball Coach Paul Mainieri said today that Cole Henry’s sore elbow will not allow him to pitch this weekend against Ole Miss. Even though Henry will not pitch, Mainieri has decided to move Zack Hess back to the bullpen. Mainieri wants Hess to let it loose when he comes out of the pen.
In action tonight….Southern hosts Nicholls, who has won four in a row. McNeese visits Southeastern in a nonconference match-up. C-S-T will televise the game which gets underway at 6 PM.
National signing day is months away, but LSU football currently has the number one rated class in 2020, according to 24-7 sports. The Tigers just landed a verbal pledge from the country’s number two inside linebacker, Virginia’s Antonie Sampah. 24-7 sports recruiting analyst Shea Dixon says expect more linebacker talent to come to Baton Rouge after Tampa Bay used the fifth overall pick to select Devin White…
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The Saints have reportedly decided not to pick up the fifth-year option on cornerback Eli Apple. That means he’ll be a free agent after next season. Apple intercepted two passes for the Black and Gold after he was acquired in a trade last October.
And former LSU Tiger Booger McFarland is moving up to the booth to join Joe Tessitore in the Monday Night Football booth on ESPN. That means the so called Booger Mobile is history, much to the delight of many fans.
4:30 PM Newscast
A WWL-TV report says Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has State Police troopers drive him everywhere he goes, but he still receives 84-hundred dollars in annual salary to drive a personal vehicle to work. The report also claims that his staffers were getting paid by taxpayers while work on his re-election campaign. Nungesser is up for re-election this year, but no major challengers have surfaced. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Nungesser has some explaining to do….
Nungesser says he rides with troopers only part of the time.
A bill that would have required producers of “almond milk” to label their product something other than milk has had an amendment added that would only allow the law to go into effect if similar regulations are approved at the federal level. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the legislation now represents a show of support for federal efforts.
Louisiana Tech has launched the school’s inaugural Giving Day. President of the Student Advancement team Maddie Patton says that donor can select if they want their money going toward the general school fund helping students attend Louisiana Tech through scholarships or toward fixing the damage from last week’s EF-3 tornado that impacted the Ruston area.
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To donate, visit LouisianaTechGivingDay.org.
On a narrow vote, the House Criminal Justice Committee approves a bill that expands the state’s stand your ground law to protect an individual who may have to use deadly force in churches. The measure passed on a nine to eight vote as Democrats on the panel voted against the legislation. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James has concerns about the bill…