The Louisiana House approves legislation making it a crime to possess two abortion-inducing drugs without a prescription, making Louisiana the first state to do so. More than 200 doctors expressed opposition because they say the drugs are needed to treat miscarriages or stop hemorrhaging after childbirth. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson…
The bill was filed because Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly’s former brother-in-law in Texas received a light sentence when he was convicted for trying to end Catherine Pressly Herring’s pregnancy by slipping abortion-inducing drugs into her drinks. Pressly says the two medications would require a prescription for legitimate medical uses, not abortions.
The amended bill returns to the Senate.
Legislation to remove the required 20-minute break for minors who work five or more hours passed in the Senate after it was amended to only apply to 16 and 17-year-olds. Monroe Democrat Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews says minors are using their break to study or finish homework. After hearing proponents say ‘kids want to work’
The amended bill returns to the House.
Governor Landry and State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley unveil recommendations to support public school teachers and students with the “Let Teachers teach” workgroup. Brumley shared a few recommendations, from removing cell phones in the classroom and students who misbehave.