Governor Landry held a bill signing ceremony this morning where he signed legislation including a bill that would make possession of two drugs to induce an abortion a crime. The two drugs that are also used to treat other medical conditions, will be considered controlled substances.

U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson says he would not count out Republican Garret Graves if he ran for re-election in the reconfigured 6th Congressional District, which is a new majority Black District for the 2024 federal elections. Johnson says Graves has represented Louisiana well during his five terms in the U-S House…

Cut 9 (08) “…bet against him.” 

Graves believes the new map is illegal because the map was reconfigured based on race and not geography. Johnson was a guest on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster this morning.

Houma police briefly turned into snake wranglers after capturing a python in a backyard. Mel Bridges has more.

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Houma police caught a 12-and-a-half-foot python over the weekend after a resident discovered it curled up in a flowerpot. Police Chief Travis Theriot explains…

Cut 3 (11) “…Wildlife and Fisheries.” 

The snake is believed to be a former pet released into the wild. No humans were injured but the python did eat two pet geese.

It looks like the chances of holding a Constitutional Convention are slim, the convention bill is unlikely to reach the Senate this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says lawmakers are running out of time, but a convention could orchestrated through a special session or House intervention.

Cut 9 (09)  “…hostage.”

Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-benefits through SUN Bucks this year, despite an earlier decision against it. DCFS Secretary David Matlock says Sun Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, should be added automatically to eligible SNAP card.

Cut 12 (10) “…now applying.” 

Visit sunbucks.la.gov for more info.

The LSU Baseball team is headed to North Carolina for the Regionals. LSU’s bullpen got some big outs during the SEC Tournament and the Tigers scored 46 runs in five games. Third baseman Tommy White says they are putting barrels on balls…

Cut 15 (13)  “…help too.”

The chance of a constitutional convention is pretty slim but it’s still a possibility. Mel Bridges has more.

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Two out of the four inmates who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail over the weekend have been apprehended. At a news conference authorities says jail officials didn’t know they had escaped until a family member called about one of the escapees, that call came after one visited a relative seeking shelter.

A bill to ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill is dangerous.

Cut 4 (08) “…beneficial cannabinoids..”

The veteran says he feels Senator Thomas , who authored the bill, doesn’t understand the full benefits of cannabis and how other states are embracing this industry.

Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT for low-income school age children. DCFS Secretary David Matlock says the funds will be made available automatically…

Cut 10 (11) “…late June.”

A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill by Senator Thomas Pressly is dangerous and he thinks it doesn’t consider the the full benefits of Cannabis and how other states are embracing this industry.

Cut 5 (12) “…the product.” 
Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says lawmakers are running out of time in this session. But he says a constitutional convention could be possible after this session through a special session or House intervention.

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Louisiana is participating in Sun Bucks to provide summer nutrition to low-income school-aged children.

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Six Louisiana baseball teams have made the cut for play in the NC-Double-A Regional tournament, which is set to begin on Friday. UL Lafayette andGrambling are headed to College Station, while Tulane and Nicholls will play at Oregon State. Louisiana Tech is headed to Fayetville, Arkansas, while the LSU baseball Tigers are headed to the North Carolina.

Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August seems unlikely to pass this session. The biggest holdup is the Senate, which is concerned about how much a convention is actually needed. But, LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says says even if the Senate was on board, legislators are simply running out of time.

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Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks this year, despite an earlier decision. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock Sun Bucks says should be added automatically to eligible SNAP cards but if you’re not sure about your child’s eligibility, check with DCFS or visit sunbucks.la.gov and but be sure DCFS has your correct contact information.

Cut 12 (10) “…now applying.” 

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A bill that will criminalize all THC products in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Sean Richardson has more.

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There’s plenty more college baseball ahead for Louisiana fans as several Louisiana teams are headed to Regional tournaments. The LSU Tigers are headed to Chappel Hill, North Carolina, while the Rajun Cajuns and Grambling will play at College Station. The Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech are headed to Fayetville, Arkansas for regional play, while Tulane and Nicholls will both play at Oregon State. Regional action gets underway this Friday.

Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s pretty much out of the question.

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The LSU Baseball Tigers will play their first regional game this Friday in Chappel Hill, North Carolina as they take on Wofford. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is one of the hottest in all of college baseball as they’ve won 18 of their last 24, Shortstop Michael Braswell says they believe they can win every game…

Cut 14 (12)  “…any time.”

First pitch is set for Friday morning at 11.

A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry is against the measure and he has a message for lawmakers making the final decision.

Cut 6 (11) “…any safer.”

Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says if a school-aged child received SNAP Benefits during the school year, there should be no need to apply but you will need your SNAP card.

Cut 11 (10) “..need it.”

The chance of a constitutional convention is pretty slim but it’s still a possibility. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 
A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill is dangerous.

Cut 4 (08) “…beneficial cannabinoids..”

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Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says the funds will be made available automatically…

Cut 10 (11) “…late June.”
The LSU Baseball team is headed to North Carolina for the Regionals. The Tigers will play Wofford Friday morning at 11. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is one of the hottest in all of college baseball as they’ve won 18 of their last 24, so he likes his team’s chances of winning on the road….

Cut 13 (10)  “…tough to play.”

A bill that will criminalize all THC products in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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The chance of a constitutional convention is pretty slim but it’s still a possibility. Mel Bridges has more.

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Louisiana is participating in Sun Bucks to provide summer nutrition to low-income school-aged children.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.” 

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A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill by Senator Thomas Pressly is dangerous.

Cut 4 (08) “…beneficial cannabinoids..”

The veteran says he feels Senator Pressly doesn’t understand the full benefits of Cannabis and how other states are embracing this industry.

Cut 5 (12) “…the product.” 

The veteran has a message for lawmakers as they make their final decisions on this issue.

Cut 6 (11) “…any safer.”

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Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s pretty much out of the question.

Cut 7 (06) “…week or so.”

The biggest holdup is the Senate, which is concerned about how much a convention is actually needed. However, Alford says even if the Senate was on board, legislators are simply running out of time.

Cut 8 (05) “…last minute.” 

Despite this, a constitutional convention could be possible after this session through a special session or House intervention.

Cut 9 (09)  “…hostage.”

The session is set to end June 3rd but could wrap by the end of the week.

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Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says the funds will be made available automatically…

Cut 10 (11) “…late June.”

If a school-aged child received SNAP Benefits during the school year, Matlock says there should be no need to apply for the Sun Bucks but you will need your SNAP card…

Cut 11 (10) “..need it.”

Sun Bucks should be added automatically to eligible SNAP cards but if you’re not sure about your child’s eligibility, check with DCFS or visit sunbucks.la.gov and Matlock says be sure DCFS has your correct contact information.

Cut 12 (10) “…now applying.” 

If you received a Pandemic SNAP card and believe your child is eligible, you’ll need to check with DCFS. 

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The LSU Baseball team is headed to North Carolina for the Regionals. The Tigers will play Wofford at 11 AM. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is one of the hottest in all of college baseball as they’ve won 18 of their last 24, so he likes his team’s chances of winning on the road….

Cut 13 (10)  “…tough to play.”

The Tigers won four in a row in the SEC Tournament, before losing to the top national seed, Tennessee, in the championship game. Shortstop Michael Braswell says they believe they can win every game…

Cut 14 (12)  “…any time.”

LSU’s bullpen got some big outs during the SEC Tournament and the Tigers scored 46 runs in five games. Third baseman Tommy White says they are putting barrels on balls…

Cut 15 (13)  “…help too.”

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The Ragin Cajuns are in the NCAA Tournament for the 19th time and for the second time in three years they’ll play in the College Station Regional as they will take on Texas at 5 PM. Coach Matt Deggs’ team won the Sun Belt Regular season championship, but went 0-and-2 in the conference tournament

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U-L Lafayette and Texas met in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament last year and the Longhorns won four to two. Deggs believes his team can compete with U-T and A-and-M…

Cut 17 (14) “…of years.”

This is the third consecutive year U-L Lafayette has made the NCAA Tournament. Deggs’ team won 40 games this year…

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Grambling State is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010 after winning the SWAC Title. The Tigers had to overcome a loss to Florida-A-and-M and had to rally to beat Jackson State in the SWAC Title game to receive an automatic bid. Longtime coach Davin Pierre…

Cut 19 (15) “…Tiger toughness.” 

Grambling will join U-L Lafayette in the College Station Regional. The Tigers will play Texas A-and-M at noon on Friday. Pierre says they will not back down from the Aggies who are a national three seed…

Cut 20 (20) “…our brand.”