At the Capitol, the House Governmental Affairs Committee approves legislation that would result in a life sentence for a person convicted of distributing more than an ounce of fentanyl…:
CUT 01(32) “…Palermo.”
The SEC is considering harsh new penalties for teams whose fans rush the field after a big win. LSU fans did it twice last year; at the Ole Miss game and again after beating Alabama. One punishment under discussion is making teams that break the rule forfeit home games. The idea will be discussed when the SEC meets next month.
Legislation to lower the number of signatures needed to prompt a recall election advances from House Governmental Affairs. Founder of the southern Louisiana grassroots group, Home Defense Foundation, Mike Weinberger, tells the committee the current recall system is broken…:
CUT 13(05) “…elected official.”
Under the bill, instead of basing needed recall signatures on the number of registered voters, it would require 30-percent of the number of voter turnout from the election in which the official in question won. It moves to the House floor.
President Biden officially announced he will run for another term today. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it is unlikely Biden will face any serious challenge from a fellow Democrat…:
CUT 03(11) “…party challenge.”
Stockley says republicans however will pose a strong fight to retake the White House, whoever the nominee may be.