A state judge has rejected a legal challenge to Amendment 2’s placement on the ballot. Plaintiffs had sued to try to get the proposed rewrite of Article 7 of the state constitution off the ballot, calling the ballot language misleading. Judge Louise Hines rejected that claim in ruling in favor of the state, but she set her ruling aside so that an appeal can be heard. That’s scheduled for next Friday, March 21st.

There’s also an effort to get amendments 1 and 3 pulled from the constitutional amendment ballot, also citing alleged misleading ballot language. Bruce Reilly with Voice of the Experienced points out that in Amendment 3, the list of crimes in which juveniles can be tried in adult court would be stripped from the state constitution and would instead be decided by the legislature.  

Cut 5 (11) “…to the politicians”

Early voting starts Saturday; Election Day is March 29th..

A new report by state auditors shows that the benefits of putting on a fortified roof greatly outweigh the costs of one. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says fortified roofs have been shown to lower property insurance premiums by 22-percent. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says that amounts to an average discount of 12-hundred-50 dollars a year.

Cut 9 (06)  “…and more affordable.”

The U-S Department of Education is laying off more than 13-hundred workers, which is half of its staff. The massive reduction in workers comes as President Trump has discussed dismantling the federal agency. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley supports the idea of eliminating the department of education and allowing the states to decide its educational needs…

Cut 6 (07) “…excellence.”

The Department of Education was created in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter.

A lawsuit is filed aimed at getting amendments 1 and 3 pulled. The lead plaintiff, Darlene Jones, says Amendment 1’s language contains two different issues, one of which – allowing the state Supreme Court to discipline out of state lawyers – is already state law.

Cut 4 (12) “…that particular amendment.”

The lawsuit says the ballot language for both amendments is misleading.

The Department of Education is laying off half its staff, with President Trump seeking to dismantle the agency altogether. The department’s main role is allocating federal aid to schools and colleges and enforces laws to protect students from discrimination. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says there are other agencies in federal government that can handle those roles…

Cut 8 (08) “…dollars.”

A new report touts the benefits of fortified roofs. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

LSU has officially announced Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach, signing him to a three-year contract. The Tigers have had a new defensive line coach for six straight seasons. But Head Coach Brian Kelly is hopeful Williams is here to stay…

Cut 14 (09) “…that perspective.”

Williams is a former All-American defensive tackle who won a national title at LSU in 2003.

On the heels of a lawsuit to get Amendment 2 removed from the ballot now comes a new effort to get amendments 1 and 3 pulled. Bruce Reilly, the deputy director of Voice of the Experienced, says the ballot language for the two amendments is deceptive. Reilly says the state got Amendment 1 on the ballot in an unconstitutional manner.

Cut 3 (10) “…a different committee.” 

A new report by state auditors shows that the benefits of putting on a fortified roof greatly outweigh the costs of one. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says fortified roofs have been shown to lower property insurance premiums by 22-percent. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says a fortified roof also boosts home values, as evidenced by one of our neighbors to the east.

Cut 11 (07) “…a fortified roof.”

The U-S Department of Education is laying off half of its staff. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says she wants to reduce the bloat at the department, which she believes will result in more federal dollars for local education. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says he’s a strong supporter of allowing Louisiana residents to decide what should be taught in public schools…

Cut 7 (11) “…the state.”

LSU has officially announced Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach. The former All-American defensive tackle won a national title at LSU in 2003 and spent 13 seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, earning All-Pro honors six times. Head coach Brian Kelly says Williams brings an impressive resume to the team’s staff…

Cut 12 (11) “…at LSU.”

On the heels of a legal challenge to Amendment 2’s inclusion on the March 29^th ballot now comes an effort to get amendments 1 and 3 pulled. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

During a speech at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Governor Jeff Landry says he’s preparing an executive order that will greatly curtail work from home options for state workers…

Cut 15 (09) “….everybody back”

The U-S Department of Education is laying off more than 13-hundred workers, which is half of its staff. The massive reduction in workers comes as President Trump has discussed dismantling the federal agency. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley supports the idea of eliminating the department of education and allow the states to decide their educational needs…

Cut 6 (07) “…excellence.”

Education Secretary Linda McMahon says she wants to reduce the bloat at the U-S Department of Education, which she believes will result in more federal dollars for local education.

Former LSU All-American Kyle Williams is now teaching defensive tackles at LSU as he’s the Tigers new defensive line coach. Williams started his new when spring practice began on Saturday and Coach Brian Kelly says the former NFL star knows how to coach the position…

Cut 13 (13) “…to me”

Williams has signed a three-year contract to be the defensive line coach at LSU.

There’s now an effort to get amendments 1 and 3 pulled from the constitutional amendment ballot. Bruce Reilly with Voice of the Experienced says the wording of Amendment 3 is misleading. He points out that the list of crimes in which juveniles can be tried in adult court would be stripped from the state constitution and would instead be decided by the legislature.  

Cut 5 (11) “…to the politicians”

The Department of Education is laying off half its staff, with President Trump seeking to dismantle the agency altogether. The department’s main role is allocating federal aid to schools and colleges and enforces laws to protect students from discrimination. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says there are other agencies in federal government that can handle those roles…

Cut 8 (08) “…dollars.”

A new report touts the benefits of fortified roofs. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

LSU has officially announced Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach, signing him to a three-year contract. The Tigers have had a new defensive line coach for six straight seasons. But Head Coach Brian Kelly is hopeful Williams is here to stay…

Cut 14 (09) “…that perspective.”

Williams is a former All-American defensive tackle who won a national title at LSU in 2003.

On the heels of a legal challenge to Amendment 2’s inclusion on the ballot now comes an effort to get amendments 1 and 3 pulled. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A new report touts the benefits of fortified roofs. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

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On the heels of a lawsuit to get Amendment 2 removed from the ballot now comes a new legal effort to get amendments 1 and 3 pulled. Bruce Reilly, the deputy director of Voice of the Experienced, says the ballot language for the two amendments is deceptive. Reilly says the state got Amendment 1 on the ballot in an unconstitutional manner.

Cut 3 (10) “…a different committee.”

The lead plaintiff, Darlene Jones, says Amendment 1’s language contains two different issues, one of which – allowing the state Supreme Court to discipline out of state lawyers – is already state law.

Cut 4 (12) “…that particular amendment.”

Amendment 3 deals with transferring juvenile suspects to adult court. He says the wording leads voters to believe that juveniles who commit serious crimes are not already being transferred to the adult system, when in fact they are in certain instances. He points out that the list of crimes in which juveniles can be tried in adult court would be stripped from the state constitution and would instead be decided by the legislature.

Cut 5 (11) “…to the politicians”

The lawsuit challenging Amendment 2’s place on the ballot was previously filed by a different group. A ruling will need to come down quickly – early voting starts Saturday.

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The U-S Department of Education is laying off more than 13-hundred workers, which is half of its staff. The massive reduction in workers comes as President Trump has discussed dismantling the federal agency. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley supports the idea of eliminating the department of education and allow the states decide its educational needs…

Cut 6 (07) “…excellence.”

Education Secretary Linda McMahon says she wants to reduce the bloat at the U-S Department of Education, which she believes will result in more federal dollars for local education. Brumley says he’s a strong supporter of allowing Louisiana residents decide what should be taught in public schools…

Cut 7 (11) “…the state.”

The U-S Department of Education was created in 1979. It’s restricted when it comes to deciding what’s taught in schools. The department’s main role is allocating federal aid to schools and colleges and enforces laws to protect students from discrimination. Brumley says there are other agencies in federal government that can handle those roles…

Cut 8 (08) “…dollars.”

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A new report by state auditors shows that the benefits of putting on a fortified roof greatly outweigh the costs of one. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says fortified roofs have been shown to lower property insurance premiums by 22-percent. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says that amounts to an average discount of 12-hundred-50 dollars a year.

Cut 9 (06)  “…and more affordable.”

Temple says the benefits of having a fortified roof are proven, and there are many of them.

Cut 10 (06) “…to stay dry”

Temple says a fortified roof also boosts home values, as evidenced by one of our neighbors to the east.

Cut 11 (07) “…a fortified roof.”

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LSU has officially announced Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach. The former All-American defensive tackle won a national title at LSU in 2003 and spent 13 seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, earning All-Pro honors six times. Head coach Brian Kelly says Williams brings an impressive resume to their staff…

Cut 12 (11) “…at LSU.”

For the last five seasons, Williams was the defensive coordinator at his alma mater at Ruston High School. He stepped away from that job last January and he returned to LSU just before the start of spring practice, which was Saturday. Kelly says he can already tell that Williams is an effective teacher…

Cut 13 (13)  “…to me”

Williams has signed a three-year contract to be the defensive line coach. The Tigers have had a new defensive line coach for six straight seasons. But Kelly his hopeful Williams is here to stay…

Cut 14 (09) “…that perspective.”

A new study by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor says fortified roofs have been shown to lower property insurance premiums by 22-percent. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the benefits of having a fortified roof are proven, and there are many of them.

Cut 10 (06) “…to stay dry”

Temple says in Alabama, homes with fortified roofs have seen their values increase by an average of seven-percent.

The U-S Department of Education is laying off half of its staff. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says she wants to reduce the bloat at the department, which she believes will result in more federal dollars for local education. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says he’s a strong supporter of allowing Louisiana residents to decide what should be taught in public schools…

Cut 7 (11) “…the state.”

There’s already an effort to get Amendment 2 removed from the constitutional amendment ballot. Now, there’s a lawsuit aimed at getting amendments 1 and 3 pulled. The lead plaintiff, Darlene Jones, says Amendment 1’s language contains two different issues, one of which – allowing the state Supreme Court to discipline out of state lawyers – is already state law.

Cut 4 (12) “…that particular amendment.”

The lawsuit says Amendment 3’s language is misleading, saying it leads voters to believe that juveniles who commit serious crimes are not already being transferred to the adult system, when in fact they are in certain instances.

On the heels of a lawsuit to get Amendment 2 removed from the ballot now comes a new effort to get amendments 1 and 3 pulled. Bruce Reilly, the deputy director of Voice of the Experienced, says the ballot language for the two amendments is deceptive. Reilly says the state got Amendment 1 on the ballot in an unconstitutional manner.

Cut 3 (10) “…a different committee.” 

A lawsuit challenging Amendment 2’s place on the ballot was previously filed by a different group. Early voting starts Saturday.

The U-S Department of Education is laying off more than 13-hundred workers, which is half of its staff. The massive reduction in workers comes as President Trump has discussed dismantling the federal agency. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley supports the idea of eliminating the department of education and allow the states decide its educational needs…

Cut 6 (07) “…excellence.”

A new study by state auditors shows that the benefits of putting on a fortified roof greatly outweigh the costs of one. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says fortified roofs have been shown to lower property insurance premiums by 22-percent. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says that amounts to an average discount of 12-hundred-50 dollars a year.

Cut 9 (06)  “…and more affordable.”

LSU has officially announced Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach. The former All-American defensive tackle won a national title at LSU in 2003 and spent 13 seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, earning All-Pro honors six times. Head coach Brian Kelly says Williams brings an impressive resume to their staff…

Cut 12 (11) “…at LSU.”