A person would no longer face jail time if convicted of possessing 14 grams or less of marijuana as a result of a bill approved by the Louisiana House. Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover’s bill removes the possibility of jail time and would make a 100- dollar fine the maximum penalty. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle voted in support…
Cut 4 (06) “…of marijuana”
The measure passed on a 67-35 vote and now heads to the Senate.

Legislation that would limit a police officer’s immunity in civil lawsuits passed out of the House on a 53-42 vote. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James took issues with some of his colleagues’ accusations that this bill would lead to frivolous lawsuits against officers…
cut 14 (09) “….it is”
The measure needs Senate approval.

The Louisiana House has unanimously approved a bill by New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes that would increase the statute of limitations in civil child abuse cases. Future Victims can take legal actions until their 53-years-old, instead of the current age of 28. Hughes was asked why not eliminate the prescriptive period.
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The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The C-D-C’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has approved Pfizer’s request for its COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to 12 to 15-year-olds. Ochsner Health Pediatrician Doctor William Lennarz says once the state health department gives the green light, they will begin administering vaccines to kids 12 and up…
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It will be administered in adolescents in two doses, three weeks apart.

The House votes 53-42 in favor of legislation that would partially limit qualified immunity for police officers in some cases. Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan says his bill blocks officers from utilizing qualified immunity in a wrongful death or injury suit if a judge deems their conduct to be “unreasonable”.

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A person would no longer face jail time if convicted of possessing 14 grams or less of marijuana as a result of a bill approved by the Louisiana House. Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover says the possession of a small amount of marijuana should no longer result in two things.

Cut 3 (10)  “…to prison” 

The measure passed on a 67-35 vote, it now heads to the Senate.

The Louisiana House has unanimously passed a bill extending the period in which victims of child sexual abuse can pursue legal actions against their abusers from 10 to 35 years. New Orleans representative Jason Hughes gave an emotional closing statement on the House floor, telling lawmakers this legislation is on behalf of every victim and survivor of child sexual abuse.

Cut 8 (8) “…them closure”

A CDC advisory committee is expected to approve emergency use of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12 to 15 today. Ochsner Health Pediatrician Dr. William Lennarz says while yes children are less likely to become extremely ill from COVID compared to adults however they are not completely immune to the virus.

Cut 10 (11) “…syndrome 

Ochsner says once approved, they will begin vaccinating 12-15 years olds in 24 hours.

The Louisiana House has unanimously passed a bill extending the period in which victims of child sexual abuse can pursue legal actions against their abusers from 10 to 35 years. Lead sponsor and New Orleans representative Jason Hughes says the extension is necessary since most victims delay their disclosure into adulthood.

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A CDC advisory committee is expected to approve emergency use of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12 to 15 today. Ochsner Health Pediatrician Dr. William Lennarz says data for this age group is extremely encouraging with the Pfizer vaccine.

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Ochsner says once they receive approval from the state health department, they will begin vaccines for ages 12-15 within 24 hours.

The Louisiana House passes a bill that would decriminalize possession of marijuana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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On a 67-35 vote, the House approves legislation decriminalizing possession of up to half an ounce of marijuana. Under the bill, those found with 14 grams or less of pot would only face a 100 dollar fine and no jail time. Even one of the most conservative members of the House voted for it, Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh,…

Cut 5  (10)  “…incarcerate em.”

The legislation heads to the Senate for more discussion.

It’s termite season and Ag Commissioner Mike Strain wants you to get your house tested by a professional as the first swarms begin to show up. Strain says he’s witnessed first-hand how active termites currently are.

Cut 14 (09) “…new home.”

A Lafayette grand jury declines to indict the officers who fatally shot Trayford Pellerin last August. District Attorney Don Landry showed extended video including Pellerin fleeing from officers while holding a knife after causing a scene at a nearby gas station and then being shot to death as he attempted to enter another corner store. Landry says the shooting was justified.

Cut 11 (11) “….hindsight.”

Pellerin Family Attorney Ronald Haley called the result disappointing and says Pellerin was clearly in the midst of a mental health crisis and had good reason to flee from police at that time…

Cut 13 (13) “…enforcement.”

Haley says failure to comply should not be a death sentence.

A person would no longer face jail time if convicted of possessing 14 grams or less of marijuana as a result of a bill approved by the Louisiana House. Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover’s bill removes the possibility of jail time and would make a 100-fine the maximum penalty. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle voted in support…

Cut 4 (06) “…of marijuana” 

The measure passed on a 67-35 vote and now heads to the Senate.

A panel from the CDC is expected to authorize the emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12–15-year-olds today. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is encouraging adolescents to get the vaccine…

Cut 8 (09) “…dinner.” 
About 29-percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.

A grand jury has declined to indict the Lafayette Police officers who fatally shot Trayford Pellerin outside of a gas station last August. 15th Judicial District Attorney Don Landry says State Police reviewed the incident from every angle available and found the shooting was justifiable…

Cut 10 (09) “….a case.”

Pellerin family attorney Ronald Haley says video evidence shows Pellerin was clearly experiencing a mental crisis and committing no crime other than failure to comply.

Termites are year-round pests, but they are especially prevalent during the spring and summer months here in Louisiana.  Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says he’s witnessed first-hand how active termites currently are.

Cut 14 (09) “…new home.”

Strain stressed the importance to have a licensed professional inspect your home

A grand jury has declined to bring charges against Lafayette Police officers who fatally shot Trayford Pellerin, a 31-year-old black man, who died from gunshot wounds he received while trying to enter a Circle K store. Body camera video shows Pellerin holding what appeared to be a knife. Family Attorney Ronald Haley…
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A person would no longer face jail time if convicted of possessing 14 grams or less of marijuana as a result of a bill approved by the Louisiana House. Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover says the possession of a small amount of marijuana should no longer result in two things…
cut 3 (10) “….go to prison”
The proposal heads to the Senate for more discussion.

A CDC advisory committee is expected to give emergency use authorization today for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15-years-old. Senator Bill Cassidy says most children do not suffer severe effects from COVID-19, but that’s not a reason to have your child immunized.
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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announces another round of Pandemic EBT benefits will be available for children who did not go to school because classes were virtual and they normally receive free or reduced-price lunches. DCFS Assistant Secretary Shavanna Howard expects the first P-EBT cards will be mailed next month…
cut 6 (09) “…eligible students’
Howard says no need to apply, schools will report to DCFS who is eligible.

A grand jury has declined to indict the Lafayette Police officers who fatally shot 31-year-old Trayford Pellerin as he attempted to enter a Circle K store. Video evidence appears to show Pellerin holding a knife as he ignored commands from the officers who were following him. District Attorney Don Landry says Pellerin threatened to stab officers earlier in the incident and the officers showed restraint by waiting as long as they did to shoot…
Cut 11 (11) “….hindsight.”
An attorney representing the Pellerin family say he didn’t deserve to die for failing to comply with officers.

A panel from the CDC is expected to authorize the emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year-olds today. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is encouraging adolescents to get the vaccine…
cut 8 (09) “…dinner”
About 29-percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announces a second round of Pandemic E-B-T benefits are coming to eligible Louisiana children. Students are eligible if they would normally receive free or reduced-price meals at schools, but didn’t receive them because classes were not held at the school. Shavanna Howard says they expect the first round of cards will be mailed out to eligible families next month…
cut 5 (09) “….school year”
Schools will report to D-C-F-S which students meet the criteria, so no need to apply.

It’s that time of year again, termites begin to swarm especially in south Louisiana. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says you can turn off outside lights and clean and repair gutters on your home to prevent termites, but the most important prevention method might be…
Cut 15 (07)“…moisture.”

The state House has approved a bill that would decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana. Currently, a person who possesses 14 grams or less of marijuana could face up to 15 days in jail and up to six months if convicted a second time. The legislation that passed the House removes the possibility of jail time for possession of small amounts. The proposal still needs Senate approval.

A grand jury declines to indict the Lafayette Police officers who fatally shot Trayford Pellerin…
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The state Department of Children and Family Services receives approval to issue a second round of Pandemic EBT benefits to eligible families. DCFS Assistant Secretary Shavana Howard says distribution this time will be different than before.
Cut 4 (10)“…priced meals.”
Students are eligible to receive P-EBT if they would normally receive free or reduced priced meals, but haven’t because their school is fully virtual or on a hybrid learning schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the C-D-C is dragging its feet when it comes to revising its masking and other COVID-19 guidance. He says changing the mask guidelines could encourage those who are vaccine-hesitant to get a shot, especially if they want to travel…
cut 9 (08) “….credibility”