On his monthly Ask the Governor radio program Governor Edwards wouldn’t say if he plans to veto any legislation this year similar to what he vetoed two years ago. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Louisiana Division of Administration announced a system hardware failure that has affected the main system and the redundancy backup systems at multiple state offices. Internet, email, and applications for the Louisiana executive branch were affected, but the outage did not elected officials or higher ed. Crews are reported to be working to get the systems back up. All agencies are expected to resume business today.
The Louisiana House passed a bill that would make menstrual products available for free to public school students. one out of four teen girls missed class due to a lack of access to feminine products in 2021. State Policy for Alliance for Period Supplies Manager Lacey Gero says hopes lawmakers will keep female students in mind when casting their votes.
Eleven states already have bills requiring schools to provide menstrual products, and at least 20 states have eliminated the tax on menstrual products. passed by the House in a 79 to 17 vote.
Video of Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins physically moving an activist away from a news conference on Capitol Hill is gaining attention online. The activist asked Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert about her divorce from her husband and that’s when Higgins ushered him away.
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Higgins, a former sheriff’s deputy, says the activist was mentally disturbed and threatening and he was escorted out and turned over to Capitol Police.