Legislation to hold a constitutional convention beginning May 20^th advances from House Appropriations. Bill author New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu told committee members it would cost 63-thousand-dollars if it wraps by June 3^rd but could grow to 1.5 million if it concludes in mid-July. …

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The bill passed on a 14 to 6 vote, along party lines and advances to House.

Three Kenner Police officers shot during a lengthy standoff with a gunman on Sunday have been released from the hospital. The gunman, Matthew Lathers, was killed after exchanging gunfire with both Kenner Police officers and Jefferson Parish deputies. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says it started when Lathers shot two people sitting in a vehicle outside of his home…

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A small town in north Louisiana is mourning the loss of a police officer, killed while on duty on Saturday. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Three Kenner Police officers shot during a lengthy standoff with a gunman on Sunday have been released from the hospital. The gunman, Matthew Lathers, was killed. Lathers exchanged gunfire with both Kenner Police officers and Jefferson Parish deputies. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says a member of his SWAT team fatally shot Lathers.

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Lopinto says Lathers was wanted for an armed robbery and an attempted murder that occurred last week.

In Lincoln Parish, a Dubach police officer was killed while conducting a traffic stop on U-S 167 just south of Hamilton Road. State Police spokesperson Ryan Davis says officer Russell Croxton’s police vehicle was hit by a truck driver who didn’t see the police unit.

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After three years and nine visits to the Ware Youth facility in Red River Parish, the State Inspector General’s Office has completed its investigation. This after a 2022 New York Times article reported abuse allegations and 64 suicide attempts. Inspector General Stephen Street says the attempts varied…

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Edibles containing THC could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly says his bill does not impact the highly regulated medical marijuana industry; he’s going after the recreational hemp industry that he says misled lawmakers.

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The bill passed in the Senate and awaits a hearing in a House committee.

In Lincoln Parish, a Dubach police officer was killed while conducting a traffic stop on U-S 167 just south of Hamilton Road. State Police spokesperson Ryan Davis says Officer Russell Croxton’s police vehicle was hit by a truck driver from Arkansas who didn’t see the police unit in the right lane…

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Croxton’s father, Ruston Police Sergeant Raymond Croxton, also died in a traffic crash while on duty in 1978.

Edibles containing THC, like gummies, could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Even with an age requirement to purchase hemp products, Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly says they are easily getting into the hands of minors and there have been reported cases of psychosis in children.

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The bill has passed in the full Senate and is awaiting a House committee hearing.

Three Kenner police officers were injured after a standoff Sunday morning that ended with the suspect 31-year-old Matthew Lathers deceased. It happened while police were investigating a double shooting. All three police officers have been released from the hospital.

Several property insurance reform bills expected to bring more insurers into Louisiana are headed to the governor’s desk. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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After three years and nine announced and unannounced visits to the facility, the State Inspector General’s Office has completed its investigation of conditions at Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish. Inspector General Stephen Street

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In 2022 the New York Times reported allegations of abuse and at least 64 suicide attempts at the facility prompting then Governor Edwards to request an investigation.

Another bill heading to the governor’s desk removes an end date on the popular fortified roof program as are several insurance reform bills. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says removing the end date shows insurance companies Louisiana has a long-term commitment to resiliency…

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Three Kenner police offers were shot over the weekend during a standoff after responding to an earlier double shooting that left one person hospitalized and critical. Authorities say the suspected shooter, 31-year-old Matthew Lathers was later killed by Jefferson Parish SWAT officers. We’re told all three of the officers shot will be ok.

If you have illegally tinted windows or a cover obscuring your license plate, Louisiana State Troopers will be issuing citations the first week of May. Trooper First Class Ross Brennan says obscured license plates and dark windows make it difficult for troopers to identify motorists and their vehicles.

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Louisiana law requires front window tint to have light transmission of at least 40-percent, side windows 25-percent and rearmost windows 12-percent.

If you have illegally tinted windows Louisiana State Troopers want you to know they’ll be looking for you come May 1^st. Trooper First Class Ross Brennan says excessively dark tinted windows create a driving hazard for motorists, especially when it’s dark outside…

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The Saints selected five players in the draft on Saturday and the highlight was South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. Coach Dennis Allen likes the Q-B’s potential…
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A bill that qwould outlaw edible items that contain THC like gummies is making it’s way through the Louisiana lature.  Brooke Thorington has more.

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House Bill 611 has is one of several insurance bills headed to the governor’s desk, which means insurers will no longer be prohibited from canceling a homeowners insurance policy if they’ve insured that policy holder for there years or more. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says House Bill 611 allows insurers to drop some policies after three years

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Several property insurance reform bills have received final legislative passage, including a measure Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says will create simple, clear timelines for the claims process

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Senate Bill 323 which will give insurance companies 60 days, instead of 30 days for a qualified adjuster to the start claims process.

Edibles containing THC, like gummies, could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Senate Bill 237 removes a loophole that allows hemp products to contain up to half a milligram of THC per serving or package. Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly used THC gummies as an example.

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The investigation of Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish prompted by a 2022 New York Times report alleging poor conditions is complete. Colleen Crain has the story…

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A Dubach Police officer was killed over the weekend, hit by a commercial truck during a routine traffic stop. State Police say 51 year old Russsel Croxton was speaking to the driver of the vehicle he had stopped when he was hit. Croxton was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Edibles containing THC, like gummies, could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly says his legislation does not impact the highly regulated medical marijuana industry. He’s going after the recreational hemp industry that he says misled lawmakers.

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If you have illegally tinted windows or a cover obscuring your license plate, Louisiana State Troopers are giving you a heads-up they’ll be issuing citations the first full week of May. Trooper First Class Ross Brennan…

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Several property insurance reform bills expected to bring more insurers into Louisiana are headed to the governor’s desk. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Three Kenner police offers were shot over the weekend during a standoff after responding to an earlier double shooting that left one person hospitalized and critical. Authorities say the suspected shooter, 31-year-old Matthew Lathers was later killed by Jefferson Parish SWAT officers. We’re told all three of the officers shot will be ok.

With your Louisiana Radio Network Legislative Report, I’m Jeanne Burns

Louisiana lawmakers have said yes to several property insurance reform bills and they’re now headed for the governor’s desk.  That includes a measure Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says will create simple, clear timelines for the claims process

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Right now insurers are prohibited from canceling a homeowners insurance policy if the policyholder has been insured by the company for three years or more. Temple says House Bill 611 allows insurers to drop some policies after three years

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Temple’s insurance reform legislation seeks to reduce regulations in order to create a more friendly insurance writing market, which he believes will drive up competition and stabilize insurance premiums.

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Edibles containing THC, like gummies, could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly says his legislation does not impact the highly regulated medical marijuana industry. He’s going after the recreational hemp industry that he says misled lawmakers.

Cut 7 (10) “…of children.”

Pressly says there are more than 2,200 locations in the state selling THC products and he’s gravely concerned about the ATC’s lack of regulatory ability to inspect them.

Senate Bill 237 removes a loophole that allows hemp products to contain up to half a milligram of THC per serving or package. Pressly used the example of THC gummies.

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The bill passed in the Senate on a 27 to 9 vote and was assigned to the House Criminal Justice.