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LA HR229
Resolution
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dixon McMakin
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AI Summary
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Louisiana House of Representatives commends WBRZ-TV reporter Bess Casserleigh for winning the 2024 Region 9 Edward R. Murrow Investigative Reporting Award
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Award recognized her extensive investigation into Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, which included leaked documents and videos highlighting drug problems at the facility
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Casserleigh has served as an investigator and reporter for WBRZ News 2 since 2017 and is a Louisiana State University graduate with a broadcast journalism degree
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Investigation involved interviews with employees, prisoners, and family members affected by conditions at the correctional facility
Legislative Description
Commends WBRZ-TV reporter Bess Casserleigh on winning the 2024 Region 9 Edward R. Murrow Investigative Reporting Award
COMMENDATIONS
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
5/30/2025