US Senator John Kennedy announces he’s officially running for reelection in 2022. Kennedy, a Democrat until 2007, served as a lawyer to Governor Roemer and Revenue Secretary under Governor Foster before winning the 1999 race for State Treasurer.
UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Kennedy most likely won’t face a real challenger from within the Republican Party, giving him the freedom to use this reelection to pad his election bank account for a future move.
Governor Edwards has stated he planned to finish out his term and return to the private sector.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee has passed House-approved legislation that would raise recreational and commercial hunting and fishing licenses. Bill author, Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala, says the restructuring of hunting and fishing licenses is needed because the Conversation Fund which has been funding the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is nearly empty. Bacala on the importance of passing this bill…
Senate Judiciary Committee B approves legislation allowing those 21 and older to carry a concealed handgun without needing a permit or training. Democratic Shreveport Senator Greg Tarver lambasted the bill saying this will lead to more gun violence.
The proposal is opposed by both the Chiefs of Police Association and Governor Edwards.