I’m Kevin Gallagher with today’s Legislative Update from the Louisiana Radio Network

A panel of state lawmakers continue investigating the roadside death of Ronald Greene in State Police custody back in 2019. At issue, what did the head of LSP at that time – Kevin Reeves – know and when did he know it? Ascension Parish Representative Tony Bacala questions whether Reeves was engaged in the case…:

CUT 13(11)      “…further details”

Reeves says, yes, he WAS responsible for LSP at the time Greene died, but he says he trusts the process and those doing the investigation…:

CUT 14 (14)      “…in the investigation”

Green’s mother, Mona Hardin, says she’s troubled at how reluctant Reeves was to answer questions posed…:

CUT 30(10)      “…directly answered.”

Governor John Bel Edwards is behind Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover’s bill that would create an independent panel to help the Legislature with reapportionment the next time the Legislature holds a redistricting session. Edwards says 18 other states have some type of commission…:

CUT 11(09)      “…rule the day.”

A Legislative Auditor’s report gives Louisiana high marks for the security and integrity of its elections. This is pleasing to Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, who says his department has already accepted the Auditor’s recommendations for areas of improvement. He says they’ll looking for best practices to ensure voter record accuracy and ballot counts…:

CUT 05(12)      “…is consistent.”