Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law a bill that would give domestic violence victims with active restraining orders an opportunity to receive an expedited temporary concealed carry permit. Baton Rouge concealed carry instructor says this is a good law, because more and more people are seeking these permits, and this law moves certain domestic violence victims to the front of the line…
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The new law goes into effect August 1st.

The city of New Orleans says they are taking extra steps to make sure this weekend’s Gay Pride Festival is a safe event in light of what happene last Sunday in Orlando. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says his officers have been planning, training and practicing for the last month for the event…
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The governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness is asking residents to take the proper precautions during this heat wave that has heat indexes into the triple figures. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele for those working outside, be extra careful…
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This intense heat is expected to continue into tomorrow.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer says there’s evidence out there to support the theory that consuming very hot drinks could cause people to develop cancer of the esophagus. The deputy director of the LSU Health New Orleans Cancer Center, Doctor Edward Trapido, says constantly scalding your esophagus isn’t good for your health, but having about one hot cup a day shouldn’t be to harmful…
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Thousands of Louisiana state workers will not receive a pay raise this year. The Civil Service Commission voted to block annual pay adjustments for 38-thousand government employees. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne previously said the state couldn’t afford raises, because of budget problems.

Heat indexes are exceeding 100 degrees, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness warns residents to take precautions. Halen Doughty has more…
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A review by the International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that drinking beverages above 149-degrees Fahrenheit could cause people to develop esophageal cancer. The Deputy Director of LSU Health New Orleans Cancer Center, Doctor Edward Trapido, says coffee drinkers shouldn’t worry, but it might be a good idea to add milk or cream to coffee to cool it down…
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Trapido says hot drinks can cause damage to superficial cells in the upper esophagus.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri is reportedly considering an offer to become the next head coach of the Texas Longhorns. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Texas’ interest in Mainieri could lead to him getting a pay raise at LSU…
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Beginning August 1, victims of domestic violence who have active restraining orders will be able to get temporary concealed carry permits. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The entire state is under a heat advisory until 7, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness urges residents to take precautions. Spokesman Mike Steele…:
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The National Weather Service the state could see head indices of 105-109.

Law enforcement is taking extreme precautions in New Orleans for the Gay Pride parade and Festival this weekend after the tragic mass shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub. Mayor Mitch Landrieu says they’ve beefed up security in the French Quarter and are working hand in hand with festival organizers. He says their mantra is if you see something, say something…:
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A moment of silence is planned for the victims of the nightclub shooting at 2 p.m. Sunday on Bourbon Street.

The University of Texas has reportedly approached LSU’s Paul Mainieri about filling the Longhorns vacant baseball head coaching position. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Mainieri has not returned phone calls seeking comment on his possible interest with the job at Texas…:
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Moran says Texas’ interest in Mainieri could lead to him getting a pay raise.

A heat advisory is in effect for the entire state, and emergency officials are urging residents to take extreme caution outside. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele says we are experiencing these scorching temperatures earlier than usual..:
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Forecasters say heat index values could be between 105-110.

Domestic violence victims with active restraining orders will soon be able to get expedited temporary concealed carry permits under a bill that’s been signed into law. Baton Rouge Concealed carry instructor Wade Duty says the wait to get into a concealed carry training course can be over a month:
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Victims would still have to pass a background check.

A review by the International Agency for Research on Cancer finds drinking beverages above 149 degrees Fahrenheit could cause people to develop esophageal cancer. Deputy Director of LSU Health New Orleans Cancer Center Dr. Edward Trapido says hot drinks cause damage to the superficial cells in the upper esophagus…:
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He adds that having a hot cup a day shouldn’t be too harmful.

Multiple outlets are reporting LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri has been contacted by Texas about its head coaching vacancy and he has interviewed with Longhorn athletic officials. Mainieri just completed his 10th season as the Tigers’ skipper and his current contract with LSU runs through 2018.

Heat indexes in the state are exceeding 100 degrees, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness warns residents to take precautions. Halen Doughty has more…:
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And a heat advisory is now in effect for the entire state until 7pm this evening.

The Civil Service Commission today voted that annual performance adjustments for unclassified state workers will be suspended for next fiscal year. This means more than 38,000 government workers won’t be getting a pay raise in the budget period that begins July 1st. Governor John Bel Edwards made the request.

LSU says they will now allow visiting bands to perform during halftime, after not allowing them to do so during football games last season due to safety concerns with too many people being on the field. LSU Deputy Athletic Director Eddie Nunez says they hope to open up access to the field from where the visiting band has always been seated…:
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Nunez says the LSU Band will also perform first to give the visiting band more time to get down to the field.

A Walmart employee in East Baton Rouge Parish has been arrested amid allegations he slashed the boyfriend of another employee during a confrontation. Deputies say 28-year-old Claude LeDuff and a female employee got into an argument at the deli counter. Apparently the female called her boyfriend, the victim, who came to talk to LeDuff, when he was cut with a knife on his arm. LeDuff was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and disturbing the peace.

Once again the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the entire state until 7 this evening.

The Governor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness is urging Louisiana residents to take precautions as the state is experiencing dangerously high temperatures this week. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says much of the state is under a heat advisory, as heat indexes are reaching triple digits. He says the biggest concern for people will be heat exhaustion….
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A new study shows Louisiana parents average premium for car insurance increases by over 86-percent when they add a teen driver to an existing policy. Senior insuance analyst with Insurance-quotes-dot-com, Laura Adams, advises parents to take advantage of every discount available to them…
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During Governor John Bel Edwards weekly call-in show, he was asked if increasing the state’s gasoline tax could be used to address the state’s 600-million dollar shortfall. Edwards says he has established transportation task force that will look into revenue raising measures such as gas taxes, tolls, and other ideas. But he says those dollars will have to go towards transportation…
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The governor is hoping the House will pass a bill today that would decrease a state income tax deduction that many citizens who make over 100-thousand dollars enjoy.

Crowley Representative Jack Montoucet is set to be released from the hospital today after he was carried out of the Captiol on a stretcher yesterday. The 68-year-old complained of chest pains before he was rushed to a hospital, but it turned out he did not suffer a heart attack. No word on when he’ll return to the Capitol.

Plans are being drawn up to reconfigure seating in Tiger Stadium to allow visiting bands to perform at halftime shows. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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We are waiting to learn the positive identity of the body that was discovered this week in Iberville Parish, but the East Baton Rouge coroner released a report Wednesday indicating this is a pregnant female who died of a gunshot wound to the head. Officials say this could possibly be the pregnant missing teacher, Lyntell Washington. A person of interest, Robert Marks, is in jail on kidnapping charges related to the desertion of Washington’s three year old.

You probably don’t have to be told that your already high car insurance premiums sky rocket when you add a teen driver to your policy. In Louisiana, InsuranceQuotes.com says the increase is over 86 percent. Analyst Laura Adams says rates do get cheaper as your teen gets older…:
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She advises parents to take advantage of every discount available to them.

Cursive writing lessons will be a requirement in public schools beginning the 2017-2018 school year, under a measure signed by Governor John Bel Edwards. LSU English professor Renee Casbergue says as lawmakers keep adding things schools have to address, it takes away from its ability to teach what they think their students need…:
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But supporters think kids should learn cursive so they can write a signature.

LSU now says they will let opposing bands perform at halftime shows. Once they announced a new policy citing safety concerns with so many people being on the field, the band community from throughout the nation expressed outrage. LSU Deputy Athletic Director Eddie Nunez responds to the concern…:
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He says the new plan involves changes to seating so bands have a more direct route to the field.

Cursive writing will be required to be taught in public schools beginning in July 2017. Supporters say children should be able to know how to sign their name in cursive. But LSU English professor Renee Casbergue says it’s rare that people are required to write in cursive…:
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She adds cursive is becoming a lost art.

A study from InsuranceQuotes.com finds car insurance premiums for Louisiana parents increase by more than 86-percent when they add a teen driver to their policy…:
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On the third installment of Ask the Governor, callers inquired about a wide range of issues facing the state. Asked about the state’s film tax credit program, Governor Edwards says the state capped it at 180-million dollars in credits paid out and there are no plans to change it…:
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The next “Ask the Governor” show will be July 20th.