The abortion debate is far from over in Louisiana with legislation to add exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban this session. Governor Edwards, who’s pro-life supports exceptions.
But Louisiana Right to Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski disagrees, she feels such exceptions would be a step back for pro-life advocates.
But Lift Louisiana Executive Director Michelle Erenberg says most Louisianans support adding exceptions and because it’s an election year how lawmakers vote could impact their re-election campaigns.
House Bills 346 and 549 are the two bills that would ensure abortion care for survivors of rape and incest.
In a surprising move, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced he’s NOT running for another term; leaving many wondering why. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says he, while he doesn’t KNOW what motivated Ardoin’s decision, but he thinks Ardoin may have been discouraged by Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis’ decision to run…:
Cut 13 (07) “…for Kyle Ardoin.”
Also considering running for that office, term-limited House Speaker Clay Schexnayder.
Abbeville Representative Mike Huval is trying once again to ban handheld cell phone use while driving. Huval has sponsored the legislation over the last eight years. Suzanne Salter, who lost her daughter to a distracted driver, is hopeful legislators who didn’t agree with the bill before will this time.
Opponents have raised concerns it could lead to an overreach by law enforcement and potential profiling of drivers.