11:30 LRN Newscast

A bill allowing non felon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit or training is headed to the House after passing the Senate 28-10. The bill’s author is New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez…
Cut 13 (08) “…equal footing.”
Governor Jeff Landry has said he’ll sign this bill when it reaches his desk.

It’s that time of year where you’ll see crane flies hanging around lights and getting inside your home. They look like large mosquitos. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Doctor Aaron Ashbrook says they are harmless and don’t bite, but they can be a nuisance especially when you open your door and they fly into your house…
cut 12 (11) “…crane flies”

Legislation that would lower the age from 18 to 17 at which a person charged with a felony could be charged as an adult successfully cleared the Senate in a 30-9 vote. New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis says putting juveniles in adult court and correctional systems is not the answer.
Cut 3 (13) “…these facilities.”
The bill would “Repeal the Raise the Age Act” approved in 2017. Its resulted in many 17 year old offenders being charged as juveniles for crime. West Monroe Republican Senator Jay Morris says having 17-year-olds in juvenile justice facilities is not working…
Cut 4 (10) “…corrections officer.”
The measure heads to the House for more discussion.