Governor John Bel Edwards says once things settle down with the budget, there are several other policies he wants to address during his term. He says in next year’s regular legislative session, sentencing and criminal justice reform will be one of his top priorities…:
Cut 6 (10) “been committed”
He says transportation and infrastructure improvements are also on his radar.

Former-Monroe children TV personality “Mr. Wonder” has given up on fighting extradition from California back to Rapides Parish to face child sex charges that date back to 1978. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson, Lt. Tommy Carnline, says Frank Selas charges include rape, sexual battery and incident behavior with a juvenile…:
CUT 13 (06) “37 years”

A measure that would expand the law which compensates some inmates who were jailed for crimes they didn’t commit stalls in a House committee. This stems from the wrongful conviction of the late Glenn Ford of Shreveport who was a death row inmate 30 years for a murder he didn’t commit. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle supports the measure…:
CUT 9 (09) “death row”
But the uncle of the victim in the Ford case, Phillip Rozeman, says if it weren’t for Ford, there would have been no murder which is why he shouldn’t get compensation…:
CUT 7 (07) “the trigger”
The bill is expected to be brought back next year.

Louisiana’s five GOP delegates who were formerly bound Senator Marco Rubio, today announced their unanimous support of Donald Trump for president. The five had been “uncommitted” since Rubio suspended his campaign in March. After Ohio Governor John Kasich dropped out Thursday, Trump becomes the presumptive nominee and will likely battle Hillary Clinton.