An effort to override Governor Edwards’ veto of legislation allowing concealed carry without a permit is defeated in the Senate after four lawmakers backed away from their regular session support. Matt Doyle has the story…
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The vote was 23 to 15 in favor to override the governor’s veto of permitless concealed carry. 26 yes votes were needed.

It’s the House’s turn today to consider whether to overturn the governor’s veto of a bill that bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. 70 votes are needed in the lower chamber after the Senate narrowly voted to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 156. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says if lawmakers vote upon party lines, the 68 Republicans in the House need two votes and there are two independent representatives attending the session.
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The House convenes at 1 PM.

If you are a bird watcher and know a good place to watch, the Louisiana Office of Tourism wants to know about it as they are updating the state’s Birding trails for the first time in 20 years…
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Louisiana Byways Director Sharon Calcote says nominations can be submitted to la-birding-trails-dot-com.