The full House approves a measure that would protect Louisiana’s military monuments. Black lawmakers vehemently opposed the measure that would prevent local municipalities from removing or altering any Confederate monuments without a public vote. New Orleans Representative Gary Carter:
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Supporters of the bill argue it protects Louisiana’s history. Members of the Black Caucus walked out of the House chamber when the bill passed on a 65 to 31 vote.

A proposal to increase the state gasoline tax by 17-cents is expected to finally receive a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee today. Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter says Louisiana has poor and congested roads, because the tax on a gallon of gasoline hasn’t increase in 20 years..:
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Opponents say residents have had taxes increased enough.

There are three bills slated to be taken up on the Senate floor today that deal with criminal justice reform. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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President Donald Trump spoke at the Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial service on Monday in Washington, saying his administration would look for was to reduce violence against police. He singled out the fallen Baton Rouge cops killed in an ambush last year, and acknowledged their family members.