11:30 LRN Newscast May 18

Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins is seen on video physically moving an activist away from a news conference on Capitol Hill. The activist asked Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert about her divorce from her husband and that’s when Higgins ushered him away.

Cut 9 (10) “…stand by”

On his monthly radio show Ask the Governor, Governor John Bel Edwards was questioned about anti-LGBTQ legislation making its way through the legislature and if he plans to veto any of them. The governor wouldn’t say if he plans to or not, only…

Cut 3 (10) “…unfortunate.”

Multiple state agencies are reporting network computer outages, among the agencies are DCFS, OMV, State Wildlife, and DOTD.

Legislation to lower the threshold of signatures needed in order to recall an elected official passed in the House. Bill author Covington Representative Paul Hollis says, under the current law it is very difficult to recall an elected official….:

Cut 11 (08)  “…smaller districts.”

The bill advances to a Senate committee.

Legislation to provide access to free menstrual products for female students in public schools passed in the House in a 79 to 17 vote. State Policy for Alliance for Period Supplies Manager Lacey Gero (Gee-row) says this is a positive step towards removing embarrassment for female students across the state.

Cut 6 (12)  “…education met.” 

The bill requires public schools to provide the products in an easily accessible location at no cost to students.