The House Criminal Justice Committee approved Senator John Milkovich’s 15 week abortion ban bill 9-8, after it passed with little opposition in the Senate. The bill mirrors an effort in Mississippi that’s been halted in federal court that would make it illegal to provide an abortion after 15 weeks. The Shreveport Democrat says fetuses are alive, and deserve a chance at life.
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The measure heads to the House floor for final passage.

The Senate has approved legislation that puts policies in place for state government to follow in sexual harassment cases. New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson says the measure is timely with Secretary of State Tom Schedler’s resignation…
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The measure heads back to the House to see if they agree on Senate changes.

A Senate bill that would allow riverboat casinos to move onto land was approved by a House committee today despite objections by the Louisiana Family Forum, who say the legislation is expansion of gaming, because it would allow these floating casinos to have more machines. Mills says when the legislature approved gaming over 20 years ago, they put tight regulations on the industry for a reason…
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Despite the opposition, The measure is heading to the House for final passage.

The Mayor of Cotton Valley, Joseph Alexander, has been arrested by State Police and charged with Felony Abuse of Power related to two undisclosed incidents in 2017 involving the alleged mishandling of town funds. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says the charge is similar to misappropriation of funds and malfeasance.
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The arrest took place after Webster Parish Sheriff deputies informed the LSP about the incidents.