Video of Congressman Clay Higgins physically removing an activist away from a press conference is going viral…
CUT 02(30) “…Jeff Palermo.”
The state’s estimated revenue has gone up over $450-million for the fiscal year that starts in July, and the Governor is reiterating his call for teacher pay raises. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a stalemate is underway…:
CUT 14(08) “…last hour.”
That last hour is 6 pm, June 8th.
The Office of Motor Vehicles and other state agencies have been plagued with internet and computer related outages. Jacques Berry, with the Division of Administration, says it was a hardware failure that included redundant backup systems. New equipment is being installed right now.
On his “Ask the Governor” radio show, Governor John Bel Edwards addressed matters moving through the legislature, like another bill to allow permit-free concealed carry of a gun. No permit would also mean no required proficiency training. Edwards says her still believes in training and in background checks…:
CUT 05(11) “…conceal carry.”
The legislative session ends in 3 weeks.
State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting in Bastrop this morning. All we know right now is that Bastrop P.D. responded to call, there was gunfire, one person was pronounced dead at the scene; the officer treated for minor injuries. LSP investigates all officer-involved shootings and deaths.