A 33-year-old Anthony Savoie of Bourg has been charged in the death of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Deputy. Detective Sergeant Nicholas Pepper died Sunday when a vehicle rammed into his rig during a police chase in Thibodaux. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says Savoie was recovering from his injuries.
Among his charges is first-degree murder of a police officer.
A new poll shows crime is the top concern for Louisiana voters. The JMC Analytics poll for the Justice Action Network shows 40 percent of respondents are more worried about crime than issues like the economy. Pollster John Couvillon says on the surface it seems obvious, but there is another takeaway from the results.
Cut 4 (10) “…punishment is warranted.”
Metairie Rep Stephanie Hilferty wants K-12 schools to adopt a policy that if they use corporal punishment, they must have parental permission. Even though Hilferty believes corporal punishment should be discontinued altogether, she wants parents to have a voice in school systems that still allow it.
Cut 9 (11) “…child’s behavior.
Governor Edwards continues to advocate for teacher pay raises, so they’ll reach the southern regional average. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says but some lawmakers are concerned the raises won’t be sustainable when a sale tax is repealed in 2025.
The 2023 regular session begins Monday.