The Edwards administration says it’s using 216 million dollars in federal coronavirus stimulus money on road and infrastructure projects. The money was approved by Congress in December and Governor John Bel Edwards says improving the state’s roads and bridges has been a priority of his administration.
A bill allowing Louisianans 21 and older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training, passes out of a Senate Committee 3-2. Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director Fabian Blache Jr. says they’re not opposed to concealed carry, just concealed carry without education and training…
Proponents argue there’s no data supporting claims that not requiring a permit will result in more crime.
Four antitransgender bills have been filed this legislative session. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s concerned about the emotional impact these bills could have on the transgender community.
Two bills ban transgender females from competing in women’s sports and two others would make it more difficult for transgender individuals to receive both mental and medical treatment.
The Coast Guard has ended its search for the eight missing crewmen that were on the Seacor Power lift boat when it capsized last Tuesday eight miles from the coast of Lafourche Parish. Seacor Marine has hired divers to continue the search and National Transportation Safety Board investigator Andrew Ehlers says the probe could take a year or two to complete…
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NTSB says they will focus on the weather conditions at the time of the accident.