Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has ended the search for new voting machines amidst complaints about the bid process from fellow Republican lawmakers. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt sent Ardoin a letter asking him to restart the procurement process for new machines with more legislative, public, and expert input on best practices for purchasing voting machines.
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Two vendors also filed complaints against the Secretary of State.

The search continues for a mother who allegedly kidnapped her two boys from Ponchatoula. An Amber Alert was issued for a vehicle that the children were riding in. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy James Travis says the vehicle was found in Santa Rosa County, Florida…
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The mother has been identified as 38-year-old Shawntel Heck. Travis says the children were unharmed.

State Police is investigating a fatal police shooting that occurred in Abbeville yesterday afternoon. The episode began when a Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s deputy attempted to serve a protective order, when a suspect began shooting at officers. State Police say a deputy was shot and the suspect was fatally shot while aiming a rife at law enforcement. The wounded deputy has reportedly been released from the hospital.

Redistricting of Louisana’s Congressional districts may have to wait until next year. Brooke Thorington explains.
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