The closed party U.S. Senate runoff elections aren’t until June 27th, but Secretary of State Nancy Landry says there’s an important deadline tomorrow.
Cut 3 (12) “…June 27th election.”
Those changes could potentially include party affiliation, which is the only way one could cast the opposite party’s ballot in the runoff than the one cast in the May 16th primary.
Governor Landry vetoes a bill that would have increased the maximum compensation for those who were wrongfully incarcerated. In his veto letter, Landry stated, among other things, that the bill failed to ensure that the process is fair, accountable and protected against abuse. Lafayette Senator Gerald Boudreaux says while he accepts the governor’s explanation, he’s nonetheless disappointed.
Cut 14 (12) “…were wrongly convicted.”
It’s free fishing weekend in Louisiana. This Saturday and Sunday, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is not requiring a fishing license for anglers in Sportsman’s Paradise. LDWF Fisheries Outreach Biologist Joshua Porter says you still need to follow the rules.
Cut 7 (09) “…still all apply.”
The 76th Louisiana Peach Festival is this weekend in Ruston. Experience Ruston President Tori Davis says festivities have already started throughout the week, and the peach parade kicks off the weekend tonight at 6:00. The real spectacle, though, begins tomorrow.