It was tense on the Senate floor today at the first hearing to expel state senator Troy Brown from office because of two separate convictions regarding domestic violence. Brown’s attorney, Jill Craft, says the Senate is trying to remove a legislator based on their assessment of a misdemeanor, but Senator Dan Claitor says that’s not what this is about…
cut 10 (10) “….go about it”
A vote on expulsion is scheduled for Monday.

The debate continues at the state capitol on whether or not to tap into the rainy day fund to address a $304 million midyear budget deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry opposes that plan and continues to push for reductions in state spending…:
Cut 6 (09) “they held back”
Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly call-in radio show that the session is NOT off to a robust start.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds through a survey that millenials, 19 to 24-year-olds are more dangerous drivers than teenagers. Local AAA spokesperson Don Redman says their survey found that millenials are more likely to send a text message while driving, exceed the speed limit by 10 to 15 miles per hour and run a red light…
cut 15 (09) “…could’ve stopped”

Thanks to an animal rescue group in New Orleans 39 pit bulls in Opelousas were not put to death today, because Tia Torres of Pit Bulls and Parolees have stepped forward to provide the resources to keep the animals alive. Stacey Alleman with St. Landry Parish Animal Control says they put out a plea for help on social media and it’s been successful…
cut 5 (11) “…of Facebook”