Members of the Louisiana House Criminal Justice Committee failed to pass a bill that would remove gassing as a form of execution due to perceived similarities to execution methods used during the Holocaust. John Sinquefield with the Attorney General’s office spoke in opposition of the bill to the House, saying nitrogen hypoxia differs from what was used in Nazi Germany.

cut 9 (10): “…to death.”

Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans Aaron Bloch, who spoke to the House in favor of the bill, said execution by gas is triggering for the Jewish community.

cut 10 (10): “…their name.”

The bill failed in committee on a 3 to 8 vote and will not advance to the House floor.

On an eight to four vote, the House Education Committee approves the legislation that creates the Gator Scholarship Program that one day would allow parents of all income levels receive taxpayer dollars to pay for private tuition. Baton Rouge Senator Rick Edmonds is the author of the legislation…

cut 6 (11): “…education.”

The measure has already received Senate approval and it looks poised to reach the governor’s desk.

State Police announced three arrests and several stolen items recovered thanks to video on social media in an investigation into street takeovers by road vehicles like ATVs in New Orleans. After searching the suspects’ residences in St. Bernard, St. James and East Baton Rouge Parish, Troop Nola Major Donovan Archote says police uncovered more than just careless driving.

cut 4 (10): “…marijuana.”

The three suspects were arrested after police found a YouTube video from May 2023 in which the suspects drove their ATVs recklessly through New Orleans. They have been booked in St. James Parish jail with more charges and suspects expected later.