12:30 LRN Newscast June 2

A Senate judiciary committee has voted down a bill that would limit the legal immunity Louisiana police officers have in wrongful death or injury cases. Shreveport Police Officers Association president Michael Carter voiced his concerns with legislation that would allow civil lawsuits against officers who acted “unreasonable” …

Cut 9 (10) “…huge arguments.”

Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan’s bill received approval from the House and had the backing of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association

An over two-year rehabilitation Mississippi River Bridge project on Interstate 20 is now finished. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says the 30-million dollar bridge project in Madison was paid for with both state and federal dollars.

Cut 4 (10) “…of both.” 

Governor Edwards signs into law legislation allowing sexual assault survivors to terminate their lease early. Matt Doyle has more on the law that took effect Tuesday…

Cut 2 (30) …I’m Matt Doyle”