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. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says says legislative auditor should look into this…
Cut 4 (12) “…him around”
The WWL-TV report also claims that his staffers were getting paid by taxpayers while work on his re-election campaign. The Lt. Governor 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. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain they look forward to the feds requiring almond milk to change it’s name.
Cut 11 (11) “…of age.”
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Storm weary Louisiana Tech is holding its first ever Giving Day today. Kevin Barnhart has more…
cut 2 (30) I’m Kevin Barnhart”
The USA Today Network is reporting that Vice President Mike Pence will visit St. Landry Parish Friday to meet with faith leaders of the three churches that burned down in an alleged case of racially motivated arson. 21-year-old Holden Matthews, the son of a St. Landry deputy, has been arrested in connection to the crimes, and two million dollars has been raised on a GoFundMe page for the recovery efforts.
LRN PM newscall May 1
An investigative report from WWL-TV questions expenses made by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Storm weary Louisiana Tech is holding its first ever Giving Day today. Kevin Barnhart has more…
cut 2 (30) I’m Kevin Barnhart”
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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. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the investigative report is not a good look for Nungesser…
The Lt. Governor says he rides with troopers only part of the time. The WWL-TV report also claims that his staffers were getting paid by taxpayers while work on his re-election campaign. Pinsonat says legislative auditor should look into this…
Nungesser is up for re-election this year, but no major challengers have surfaced. Pinsonat says Nungesser has some explaining to do….
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Louisiana Tech has launched the school’s inaugural Giving Day. Donor support makes it possible to help students attend Louisiana Tech through scholarships, plus it helps rebuilding portions of the school that were impacted by an EF-3 tornado last week. President of the Student Advancement team Maddie Patton says the fundraising effort has been in the planning stages for about four months.
Cut 6 (10) “…is about to celebrate.”
However, that goal was easily surpassed early this morning. Patton says that donors can select if they want their money going toward the general school fund or toward rebuilding the damage from the tornado.
Cut 7 (10) “…and ladies soccer.”
Patton says the donations have come in from around the country.
Cut 8 (09) “…have already given.”
To donate, visit LouisianaTechGivingDay.org.
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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.
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the legislation now represents a show of support for federal efforts.
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…
Strain says they look forward to the feds requiring almond milk to change it’s name, because it’s confusing parents.
The measure was approved in Senate Health and Welfare and heads to the full Senate.
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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 says current law allows residents to use deadly force to prevent unlawful entry or force an unlawful intruder to leave
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…
In Louisiana, people can bring a concealed weapon into a house of worship if the person or group in charge of the facility authorizes them to do so. An attorney for the firearm professionals of Louisiana explains why the legislation is needed…
Cut 14 (12) “…stop the attack.”
The measure heads to the House floor.
230PM LRN News
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. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the investigative report is not a good look for Nungesser…
Cut 3 (10) “…State Police ”
The Lt. Governor 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.There were concerns that having different names for the same products across state lines would create confusion. Houma Senator Norby Chabert says you’d end up having almond milk called one thing in Louisiana…
Cut 10 (12) “…product”
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Louisiana Tech has launched the school’s inaugural Giving Day. Donor support makes it possible to help students attend Louisiana Tech through scholarships, plus it helps rebuilding portions of the school that were impacted by an EF-3 tornado last week. President of the Student Advancement team Maddie Patton says the donations have come in from around the country.
Cut 8 (09) “…have already given.”
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. In Louisiana, people can bring a concealed weapon into a house of worship if the person or group in charge of the facility authorizes them to do so. An attorney for the firearm professionals of Louisiana explains why the legislation is needed…
Cut 14 (12) “…stop the attack.”
The measure heads to the House floor.
1:30 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 WWL-TV report also claims that his staffers were getting paid by taxpayers while work on his re-election campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says legislative auditor should look into this…
The Lt. Governor 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.
Cut 7 (10) “…and ladies soccer.”
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…
1230PM LRN News
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 says current law allows residents to use deadly force to prevent unlawful entry or force an unlawful intruder to leave
Cut 12 (10) “…to work.”
The measure heads to the House floor.
Louisiana Tech has launched the school’s inaugural Giving Day. Donor support makes it possible to help students attend Louisiana Tech through scholarships, plus it helps rebuilding portions of the school that were impacted by an EF-3 tornado last week. President of the Student Advancement team Maddie Patton says the fundraising effort has been in the planning stages for about four months.
Cut 6 (10) “…is about to celebrate.”
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An investigative report from WWL-TV questions expenses made by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”
1130AM LRN News
A Shreveport Democrat railed against vaccinations on the Senate floor during discussion of a bill that would allow adults to opt into a statewide immunization database. Senator John Milkovich says the database could be discriminatory, and adds there’s a “very contentious scientific debate” about the safety of vaccines.
Cut 11 (12) “…vaccinations.”
Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor, disputed those claims and endorsed vaccinations. Cassidy added that unvaccinated people pose significant threats to the lives of at-risk children…
Cut 14 (12) “…of measles”
Cassidy called the research that linked vaccinations and autism “fake news” that’s responsible for the resurgence of measles nationwide.
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The legalization of sports betting in Louisiana is one step closer to a reality following Senate approval. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
The USA Today Network is reporting that Vice President Mike Pence will visit St. Landry Parish Friday to meet with faith leaders of the three churches that burned down in an alleged case of racially motivated arson. 21-year-old Holden Matthews, the son of a St. Landry deputy, has been arrested in connection to the crimes, and two million dollars has been raised on a GoFundMe page for the recovery efforts.
11:40 LRN Sportscast
LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron says the team’s number one ranked 2020 recruiting class according to 247Sports.com is evidence the team’s brand has gone national. 247Sports.com recruiting analyst Shea Dixon says the most remarkable part of the class is that 11 of the 14 commitments are from out of state…
Cut 15 (13) “…doing.”
LSU’s two five star targets are cornerback Elias Ricks of California and wide receiver Rakim Jarrett from D.C. There are no five star rated prospects from Louisiana this year.
ESPN announces they are moving former LSU Tiger Booger McFarland to the booth with play-by-play man Joe Tessitore for their Monday Night Football broadcasts. Last year McFarland was on the sidelines riding around in a mobile cart. ESPN is not replacing Jason Witten, who has returned to the Cowboys.
A measure to legalize sports wagering in the state receives Senate approval and is heading to the House. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says there’s already an active sports betting black market, and while the law may increase the overall amount of gaming, it will also contribute funding for early childhood education….
cut 8 (11) “…early childhood education”
No one spoke against the legislation.
In college baseball last night, Louisiana Tech lost its fifth straight as Northwestern State beat the Bulldogs three to one. ULM thumped Alcorn State 11-4. Arkansas crushed Grambling 17-3 and UNO upended Tulane 14-9 by scoring 10 runs in the eighth inning.
Tonight, McNeese and Southeastern meet in a non-conference game in Hammond. Nicholls takes a four game winning streak to Baton Rouge, where they’ll play Southern.
10:30 LRN Newscast May 1
A Senate committee approves legislation that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Opponents say the proposal is not constitutional, but the bill’s author, Shreveport Senator John Milkovich disagrees for a couple of reasons…
cut 6 (12) “….staturory law”
The measure advances to the Senate floor after a five to two vote in a judiciary committee. The legislation does not include an exception if the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest and that bothers New Orleans Senator Troy Carter, who says legislators need to consider that exception
` Cut 7 (10) “…just a theory”
Also heading to the Senate floor is a bill that would abolish the death penalty.
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…
cut 10 (09) “…of it”
Martiny says he would like to see tax revenues from sports betting go towards early childhood education.
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. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the investigative report is not a good look for Nungesser…
cut 3 (10) “…State Police”
The Lt. Governor says he rides with troopers only part of the time.
9:30 LRN Newscast May 1
A state senate committee approves legislation that would ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnart”
The National Weather Service says there’s a slight risk for severe weather from today until Friday morning for a large portion of north Louisiana that includes Shreveport and the concern stretches to the west of Ruston and northwest of Natchitoches. Flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes are the biggest threats.
One day after Shreveport Senator John Milkovich claimed that vaccines are causing autism, Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy responded by calling the research that links vaccinations and autism as “fake news”…
cut 13 (11) “…no link”
Cassidy, who is also a doctor, says vaccinations are safe and responsible.
With 14 commitments for the 2020 class, 24-7 sports rates the LSU football program as the number one class in the country. Three of their 14 commitments are wide receivers, including five-star prospect Rakim Jarrett from Washington D-C. 24-7 sports recruiting analyst Shea Dixon believes big name pass catchers are turning their eye to Baton Rouge due to the professional success of a duo of Cleveland Browns.
Cut 16 (10) “…right now”
8:30 LRN Newscast May 1
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would prohibit an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected. The bill’s author, Shreveport Senator John Milkovich, says the state must do more to protect unborn humans and if it doesn’t…
Cut 4 (07) “…Indians.”
If Louisiana’s abortion ban proposal is signed by the governor, it would not take effect until the federal courts determine if a similar law in Mississippi is constitutional. Reproductive Rights Attorney Ellie Schilling says there’s no way the courts will rule that a fetal abortion ban is legal
Cut 5 (12) “…been upheld”
This legislation faces more discussion on the Senate floor. Also heading to the Senate floor is a proposal to abolish the death penalty in Louisiana. The state has not executed anyone in nearly a decade.
The legalization of sports betting in Louisiana is one step closer to a reality following Senate approval. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
A bomb threat on a commercial bus shut down Interstate 10 late yesterday afternoon near PPG Drive in Calcacsieu Parish. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says the bus was evacuated and one person with a backpack tried to flee. He was arrested after cocaine was allegedly discovered in his bag. Mancuso says they ended up arresting three people on drug charges.