16:45 LRN Sportscast May 23rd

LSU will play either Missouri or Texas A-and-M in the SEC Tournament tomorrow in Hoover, Alabama. The Aggies and Mizzou are playing each other today and the winner advances to play the Tigers, who have won 11 of their last 12 conference games. LSU Shortstop Kramer Robertson says the hot bats they are swinging have been a big factor in their success…
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Todd Peterson will start on the hill for the Tigers. He’ll make his fourth start of the season.

Southeastern Louisiana’s Taylor Schwaner has been named Southland Player of the Year. The junior from Slidell completed the regular season with a 321 average wiht 13 home runs and 68 RBIs. McNeese State’s Shane Selman has been named Southland Hitter of the Year and his coach Justin Hill is coach of the year.

Louisiana Tech begins play tomorrow in the Conference USA Tournament. The Diamond Dogs are coming off a disappointing series loss to Middle Tennessee, but head coach Lane Burroughs says a new season begins tomorrow….
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Tech’s RPI is 38, so they are in a good position to receive an at-large bid if they don’t win the tournament and get an automatic bid.

UL Lafayette is really on the bubble. They have an RPI of 52. The Cajuns are scheduled to begin play tomorrow in the Sun Belt Tournament but heavy rain in Statesboro, Georgia is causing a scheduling nightmare for conference officials.

16:30 Newscast, May 23rd, 2017

Vice President Mike Pense will be in Louisiana tomorrow. The White House says during the Vice President’s visit, he’ll hear first-hand stories about health care, job creation and the economy. Governor Edwards, who announced today he opposes President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, will be at the Baton Rouge airport to welcome Pense. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan gives his take on that …:
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The Vice President is also slated to make remarks afterwards at Cajun Industries in Port Allen.

Authorities in Lafourche Parish are looking for a man accused of living in the attic of his ex-girlfriend to stalk her. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brennan Matherne says 21-year-old Taylor Broussard has nine active warrants for several felony crimes including stalking, auto theft, battery, and aggravated assault…:
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President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. It means the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several coastal states, would be repealed. Managing Director with America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion, says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money..:
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US Senator Bill Cassidy released a statement saying that taking this funding away from Louisiana’s coastline is a nonstarter.

A Senate Judiciary Committee advances a bill to include dating partners in Louisiana’s domestic abuse laws. Currently they only apply to couples who are married or living together. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says this closes a huge loophole in the law..:
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15:30 Newscast, May 23rd, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence is slated to visit with Baton Rouge area business leaders and address the community tomorrow. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the Trump administration wants to show they listen to the public…:
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The White House says during the Vice President’s visit, he’ll hear first-hand stories about health care, job creation and the economy.

The full House will vote on a Senate approved measure that would give drivers a warning before an upcoming speed camera. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says local municipalities shouldn’t have a problem with this if they argue that the devices are meant to deter speeding…:
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Carter’s bill has been approved by the Senate and awaits final passage on the House floor.

Louisiana stands to lose $140 million a year in coastal restoration funding under the budget proposal released by President Donald Trump today. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Blake lawmakers in Mississippi want a state representative there to resign for saying Louisiana leaders should be “lynched” for removing confederate monuments. Representative Karl Oliver apologized Monday over the Facebook post and was also stripped of his vice chairmanship of a House committee. But the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus is demanding the resignation of Oliver, who is white.

LRN PM Newscall May 23rd

Louisiana stands to lose $140 million a year in coastal restoration funding under the budget proposal released by President Donald Trump today. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Authorities in LaFourche Parish are looking for a man accused of living in his ex-girlfriend’s attic when stalking her. Emelie Gunn reports:

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President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. The proposal repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several Gulf States. Managing Director with the America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money if GOMESA is repealed.

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Gulf States would lose a total of $3.6 billion over the next decade. Marmillion says GOMESA has been in the works for decades to get coastal states a fair share of the revenue from oil leases. Louisiana was set to receive the first $140 million payment in October 2018. He says this money was dedicated mostly to coastal restoration and coastal infrastructure projects.

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Marmillion hopes Louisiana’s congressional delegation will fight to get this money back in the budget, which they were successful in doing when the Obama Administration tried to do the same thing in 2015. He says losing this coastal restoration funding will have huge impacts for the country, not just Louisiana.

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US Senator Bill Cassidy released a statement saying, taking funding away from Louisiana’s coastline is a nonstarter.

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The full House will vote on a Senate approved measure that would give drivers a warning before coming up on speed cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter’s legislation would require a warning sign several hundred feet before the ticket issuing device. He says local municipalities should not have a problem with a warning sign because the cameras are meant to deter speeding.

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Carter’s bill has been approved by the Senate and has also received a green light from the House Transportation Committee and awaits final passage on the House floor. Carter says if you oppose this legislation then you’re just interested in collecting money from unsuspecting motorists.

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A Senate Judiciary Committee advances a bill to include dating partners in Louisiana’s domestic abuse laws. Current domestic violence laws only apply to couples who are married or living together. New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno says her bill closes a huge loophole in the law, and Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow agrees.

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Baton Rouge Senator Bodi White raised concerns about expanding the law. He says a situation could arise between two young people that would have lifelong consequences. He gave an example of a boyfriend pushing his drunk girlfriend into the car after a night out.

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Despite minimal concerns, the measure was approved without objection and heads to the Senate floor.

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Authorities in Lafourche Parish are looking for a man who is facing several charges amid allegations including living in the attic of his ex-girlfriend for a period of time while stalking her. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brennan Matherne says officers responded to the home in reference to a disturbance involving 21-year-old Taylor Broussard..:

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Matherne said following the attack, Broussard allegedly stole the victim’s purse and phone, then took off in her SUV and fled the scene. He says cops located evidence that showed Broussard had been living in the victim’s attic for a while…:

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Broussard is at large and has nine active warrants for several felony crimes including stalking, auto theft, battery, and aggravated assault. Matherne says the suspect has ties to the Erath and Lafayette area..:

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Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Louisiana tomorrow to discuss health care, jobs and the economy.  The White House says the Vice President will participate in a listening session with local business leaders in the Baton Rouge area and he’ll make remarks afterwards at Cajun Industries in Port Allen. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan on the visit…

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The White House says during the Vice President’s visit, he’ll hear first-hand stories about health care, job creation and the economy. Hogan says the Trump administration wants to show they listen to the public…

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The governor’s office says John Bel Edwards plans on meeting with the Vice President at the Baton Rouge airport. Edwards released a statement claiming the President’s proposed budget ignores Louisiana needs by reducing Medicare funding and dollars for Louisiana’s coast. Hogan expects the governor to ask Pence about this

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14:30 Newscast, May 23rd, 2017

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. The proposal repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several Gulf States. Managing Director with the America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion, says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money…:
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He hopes Louisiana’s congressional delegation will fight to get this money back in the budget.

The House Health committee advances a measure that would require parents of minors seeking an abortion to show a photo ID at the clinic. Currently only a notarized statement from a legal guardian of an unmarried girl under 18 is required. The bill mandating parental consent with picture identification for abortions on minors has already been approved by the Senate and now heads to the full House.

Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Louisiana tomorrow to discuss health, jobs and the economy. The White House says the Vice President will participate in a listening session with local business leaders in the Baton Rouge area and he’ll make remarks afterwards at Cajun Industries in Port Allen. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan:
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He says this is a political trip designed to show the public they are listening to input.

LaFourche Parish authorities are looking for a man they believe stalked his ex-girlfriend by living in her attic for some time. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brennan Matherne says when investigating an assault, they located evidence that showed 21-year-old Taylor Broussard had been staying in the attic..:
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Broussad faces a myriad of charges and authorities have been unable to locate him.

 

13:30 Newscast, May 23rd, 2017

Authorities in LaFourche Parish are looking for a man accused of living in his ex-girlfriend’s attic when stalking her. Emelie Gunn reports:
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The full House will vote on a Senate approved measure that would give drivers a warning before coming up on speed cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter believs those who oppose this are just interested in collecting money from unsuspecting motorists…:
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A bill that would include dating partners in domestic violence laws, instead of just those couples living together or married, advances in a Senate committee. Baton Rouge Senator Bodi White says but what if a situation arises like a boyfriend pushing his drunk girlfriend into the car during a night out..:
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But it heads to the full Senate without objection.

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. The proposal repeals the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several Gulf States. There are those who say this money was dedicated mostly to coastal restoration and coastal infrastructure projects…:
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That’s Managing Director with America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion.

 

12:30 Newscast, May 23rd, 2017

Louisiana stands to lose $140 million a year in coastal restoration funding under a budget proposed by President Donald Trump..:
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A Senate Judiciary Committee advances a bill to include dating partners in Louisiana’s domestic abuse laws. Currently they only apply to couples who are married or living together. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says this closes a huge loophole in the law..:
Cut 8 (08) “love them”
The measure was approved without objection and heads to the Senate floor.

Authorities in Lafourche Parish are looking for a man who is facing several charges amid allegations including living in the attic of his ex-girlfriend for a period of time while stalking her. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Brennan Matherne says officers responded to the home in reference to a disturbance involving 21-year-old Taylor Broussard:
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He says cops located evidence such as bedding showing Broussard had been living in the victim’s attic. Broussard is at large and has nine active warrants for several felony crimes including stalking, auto theft, battery, and aggravated assault.

 

 

11:40 LRN Sportscast May 23rd

The LSU baseball team is in Hoover, Alabama preparing for the SEC Tournament. The Tigers will play tomorrow against the winner of today’s game between Missouri and Texas A&M. The Tigers are co-champs of the SEC regular season, but shortstop Kramer Robertson says there’s a lot to play for….
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Mainieri says Todd Peterson will be the starting pitcher in tomorrow’s game against the winner of today’s contest between Missouri and Texas A-and-M.

The younger brother of Leonard Fournette, Lanard Fournette, has been busted for allegedly using a fake ID so he can play craps at a Baton Rouge casino. The 20-year-old Fournette is also a running back for the LSU Tigers.

Poor field conditions and the threat of further inclement weather has forced the cancellation of Tuesday’s first round Sun Belt Conference games in Statesboro, Georgia. The league says an updated schedule will be announced when available. The Sun Belt is currently looking at alternative sites and make-up schedules. The fourth seeded Cajuns were scheduled to play fifth seeded Georgia Southern tomorrow night.

Louisiana Tech begins play in the Conference USA tournament tomorrow night. The Bulldogs are on the bubble as far as making the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. Tech Head Coach Lane Burroughs says they can remove all doubt if they win the tournament….
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The Diamond Dogs have a 36-18 record and they are coming off a disappointing series loss to Middle Tennessee.

11:30 Newscast, May 23rd, 2017

Today the House is expected to take up a proposal to raise the minimum GPA requirements for TOPS. Don Molino has the story…:
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The full House will vote on a Senate approved measure that would give drivers a warning before an upcoming speed camera. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says local municipalities shouldn’t have a problem with this if they argue that the devices are meant to deter speeding…:
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President Donald Trump’s proposed budget released today would end oil lease royalty payments to Louisiana before they even begin. It means the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which splits 35 percent of offshore revenue among several coastal states, would be repealed. Managing Director with America’s Wetland Foundation, Val Marmillion, says Louisiana stands to lose a lot of money..:
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US Senator Bill Cassidy released a statement saying that taking this funding away from Louisiana’s coastline is a nonstarter.

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser has launched a horse tourist initiative which is an attempt to draw enthusiasts to their facilities and horse shows. He says the horse industry in Louisiana already generates 2 billion dollars a year…:
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LRN Newscast 10:30 May 23

On the Louisiana House floor, a vote is expected today on a bill that would increase the minimum GPA required to receive the TOPS scholarship. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat doesn’t expect lawmakers to approve the jump from a 2.5 GPA to 2.75…
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Governor Edwards also opposes the bill.

State Police say a potential 23-million cut in state funding will reduce the number of troopers they have in New Orleans, making it difficult to replace aging patrol vehicles and dropping a plan to provide every trooper with a body camera….
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Major Doug Cain says its State Police’s hope the Senate will fund their agency to the level the governor recommended.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has launched a Horse Tourism initiative to attract visitors to go to the state’s racetracks and horse shows. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Former secretary of state and state lawmaker Al Ater has passed away. The Ferriday resident served as interim Secretary of State in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit. He was in charge of putting together a mayoral election for New Orleans in 2006. Ater was receiving treatment for brain cancer. He was 63.