The state House Judiciary Committee begins two days of meetings today to discuss universal training for police officers, as well as de-escalation tactics. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson says the purpose of the hearing is to start conversations about improving relations and building trust…:
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She says the goal of the hearings is to improve the trust between police and the public, especially African-Americans who feel they’ve been targeted by law enforcement.

A state legislative committee is meeting this morning to discuss
lawsuits against oil and gas companies by five coastal parishes, claiming these plants polluted and destroyed their land. House Natural Resources Chairman Stuart Bishop of Lafayette…:
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He says the public needs to know the game plan and what these lawsuits are all about.

The School Superintendent of Caldwell Parish High School admits the strip searching of students for stolen money went too far…:
CUT 3 (27) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

During last night’s US Senate debate, all candidates jabbed at front runner Republican John Kennedy including Democrat Caroline Fayard who pointed out the State Treasurer’s support of former Governor Bobby Jindal, who buried the state in debt…:
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Kennedy argued he’s the only candidate who won’t get wrapped up in Washington politics.