A measure to require the photo ID of a parent for a minor to receive an abortion passes out of a Senate committee. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Workers in New Orleans last night removed the 2nd of 4 Confederate era monuments slated to be taken down. The statue of Jefferson Davis was lifted off its base in a nearly 2 hour long process that began around 3am. The Liberty Place monument was removed at night last month. The Beauregard statue and one of Robert E. Lee are the 2 left standing.

A bill heading to the House Floor would lift the one year ban for individuals convicted of a drug related felony to receive food stamps and welfare benefits after being released from prison. New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno says the ban was originally placed as a deterrent not to commit drug related crimes, but it hasn’t worked…:
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This measure is part of Governor John Bel Edwards’ legislative agenda on criminal justice reform.

Louisiana is no longer the least healthy state for seniors, according to a report by United Health Foundation. The state rose three spots to 47th in the nation. But Advocacy Director for AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl says the Bayou State still has a long way to go in how we care for seniors….;
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