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…
cut 3 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

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”