The bill that increases the minimum age for strippers to 21-years-old heads to Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk to be signed into law. Lake Charles Sen. Ronnie Johns wants to curb human trafficking. He says great strides have been made with the Department of Children and Family Services on this issue…:
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This is the same measure which had the brief controversial joke amendment that sought to dictate a stripper’s appearance. There were no comments on it when the Senate gave final approval Monday.

The Tangipahoa Parish NAACP is calling for the resignation of school Superintendent Mark Kolwe (Cole-Wee) after Amite High valedictorian Andrew Jones was not permitted to walk at graduation because he had facial hair.
Tangipahoa NAACP President Patricia Morris says this has more to do with Jones’ race than his goatee…:
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Kolwe issued a statement saying, rules are rules.

Governor John Bel Edwards has a full day of events in Alexandria today. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Senate gave final passage Monday to a measure that would yank funding from Planned Parenthood if the organization starts performing abortions in Louisiana. The governor is expected to sign the bill.