Senate Governmental Affairs approves legislation that critics say will gut the state’s public records law at every level. It would prohibit the public from obtaining any government documents involved in decision making. Bill author, Turkey Creek Senator Heather Cloud, says they are trying to prevent unfinalized information from becoming public…

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Fox 8 New Orleans Investigative reporter Lee Zurik spoke in opposition. He says public records requests helped shine a light on what led to the collapse of the New Orleans Hard Rock hotel in 2019.

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Cloud says she’ll work to address the concerns of opponents and make changes before the full Senate votes.

Legislation to create a Gun Free Zone in New Orleans’ entertainment district was voluntarily deferred in House Criminal Justice. Bill author Representative Alonzo Knox urged committee members to ask local law enforcement in their districts what they think about the law that goes into effect July 4^th allowing for concealed carry without a permit.

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Knox amended the bill to allow gun owners with a permit to conceal carry in the New Orleans entertainment district so it would not infringe upon one’s rights. But that too was met with opposition. Firearm Professionals of Louisiana political director Chris Patron…

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Knox says he plans to meet with Republican Senator Kirk Talbot who’s proposed similar legislation and work on points made in committee.

Republican Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie joins Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Jeff Palermo reports Johnson has no plans to leave…

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In the state legislature, a bill to create a gun-free zone in New Orleans’ entertainment district is voluntarily deferred after debate in House Governmental Affairs. Bill author Rep Alonzo Knox pulled the bill and told committee members he planned to address points made in debate and present the bill at a later time.

The Louisiana Senate approves a bill to prohibit public school teachers from teaching critical race theory. Denham Springs Senator Valerie Hodges says her legislation will not prevent educators from teaching history lessons…

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The bill passed on a 28-11 vote and heads to the House for more discussion.

And the House approves legislation that critics have labeled as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.” It prohibits K-12 teachers from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation during class time, extracurricular and school athletic events. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry spoke in opposition…

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The proposal was approved on a 69-28 vote and heads to the Senate.

U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson is adamant he is not resigning despite calls from hard line Republicans who are not happy he’s working with Democrats to pass legislation that would provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. The Republican from Bossier Parish says efforts to remove him from office are not helpful.
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Discussion has begun in the Louisiana House over a proposed bill that would result in the state holding a constitutional convention in May. Governor Landry wants to streamline the state’s current constitution by moving sections of it into state law. New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd says she’s unclear what changes could be made…

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The public will have a chance to vote in November on any changes to the state constitution.

The Louisiana House has approved legislation that critics have labeled as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.” It prohibits teachers in K-through-12th grade from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation during class time, or even during extracurricular and athletic events. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton is the author of the legislation…
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The proposal was approved on a 69-28 vote and heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The Louisiana Senate has approved legislation that would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory in public classrooms. New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis is concerned the legislation is too broad and it will impact a teachers’ ability to educate students about subjects that some may find difficult…
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The bill’s author, Denham Springs Senator Valerie Hodges, says her legislation will not prevent educators from teaching history lessons.

A bill to require parental approval for a teacher to identify a student by their preferred name or a pronoun that does not match their biological sex passes in the full House. The legislation is also referred to as one of the “Don’t Say Gay Bills.” Bill author, Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews says teachers could still object for religious reasons…

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Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle spoke in opposition and says this type of legislation makes it harder on transgender children…

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The House approved the bill on a 68- to-30 vote and the bill now heads to Senate Education.

The Pelicans will not have Zion Williamson for their do-or-die matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the Bayou State ranks number in the country for cases of chlamydia. The 2022 data indicates the state moved from the number three spot in 2021 to number one. Chlamydia was also the most common sexually transmitted infection in 2022.

Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson and Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie has suggested Johnson should step down. Some Republicans are upset Johnson’s aid package proposal for Ukraine and Israel will require support from Democrats, and they also do not like that the Bossier Parish Republican is not requiring more security at the U-S Mexico border as he pushes separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel.

Johnson refers to himself as a wartime speaker…

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The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit public school teachers from teaching critical race theory. Denham Springs Senator Valerie Hodges says her legislation will help preserve students’ self-esteem.

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For Governor Jeff Landry’s first 100 days in office, he’s yet to take his foot off the gas…. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly was in a Union Parish courtroom yesterday, pleading not guilty to the charge of illegal use of a weapon. Holley’s attorney Mike Small.

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Republican Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie joins Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Jeff Palermo reports Johnson has no plans to leave…

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Today marks Governor Jeff Landry’s 100^th day in office and La-Politics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says politically this milestone signals a new power structure in the executive branch.

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Alford says the reason it looks like Landry is off to a fast start is because he campaigned for the position for years.

The House Governmental Affairs Committee has begun discussions on the bill that would call for a constitutional convention so that lawmakers and delegates chosen by the governor can streamline the state’s constitution and provide better financial flexibility during tough budget times. Former state lawmaker Neil Abramson…
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The House Governmental Affairs Committee continues discussing the bill today.

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U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson is adamant he is not resigning despite calls from House Republicans who are not happy with his proposals to provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion for Johnson to vacate the office. He says this does not help House Republicans advance their agenda…

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Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a felony gun charge he faces from a shooting that wounded two people in Farmerville on February 15th. Holly’s attorney Mike Small expects his client will be cleared of all charges.

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LSU Coach Brian Kelly expressed optimism earlier this month that Holly’s legal issues could be wrapped up soon. But Holly’s next court date is not until July 3rd.

State lawmakers laid out their concerns over holding a constitutional convention that would begin on May 20th, two weeks before the regular session is scheduled to end. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham is worried his bills in the regular session will not receive final passage.

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New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd is unclear on what changes to the constitution could be made…

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Supporters of a revised constitution want voters to vote in November on the changes made during the convention. More discussion is expected today in House Governmental Affairs.

U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson is adamant he is not resigning despite calls from House Republicans who are not happy with his proposals to provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. The Republican from Bossier Parish says efforts to remove him from office are not helpful.

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Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion for him to vacate the office.

Today marks Governor Jeff Landry’s 100^th day in office and from a policy perspective, La-Politics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says the governor for the most part has gotten everything he’s asked for…

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Alford says is Landry now facing his biggest test, trying to convince lawmakers to hold a constitutional convention.

State lawmakers have begun discussions on holding a constitutional convention next month. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The first person to sign the recall petition to remove the St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape, is Jean Cefalu a sexual abuse survivor. Tape was accused of child sexual abuse in New Mexico but was never tried due to a technicality. Organizers must obtain more than 35-thousand signatures in 6 months.