The Blue Lives Matter bill has one group questioning who can realistically be victims of hate crimes. The measure seeks to add police officers, firefighters, and EMS as a protected class in Louisiana’s hate crime laws. Ejike Obineme (EH-ji-kay Oh-bi-NEM-ay) with the New Orleans Chapter of the Black Youth Project 100 does not support the bill. He says police are not the victims of hate crimes….
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The legislation has seen no opposition until this point as it waits for final legislative passage in the Senate.

The Chair of Ophtamology at LSU Health New Orleans says motorists who spend a lot of time in a vehicle should protect themselves from UV light. Doctor Jayne Weiss cites a recent study for the reason why…
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Weiss says side windows do not provide as much UV blockage as front windows.

Debate continues today in the Louisiana House over where money should go in next fiscal year’s budget. Last night, state representatives voted to take 72-million dollars away from the TOPS scholarship program so they can put more money towards hospitals that are contracted with the state to provide care for the poor. Lawmakers have until the end of the regular session to pass a budget.

The Letter Carriers Food Drive is tomorrow and Emelie Gunn tells you how you can participate…
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