Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill that would have prevented transgender girls and women from participating on women’s sports teams in Louisiana. Edwards calls the legislation discriminatory and in search of a problem that does not exist.
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The governor says the proposed law also puts Louisiana at risk of losing major sporting events like next year’s NCAA Men’s Final Four.

Governor Edwards has signed legislation creating the framework to bet on a live sporting event and a bill that spells out where the tax revenues will go. Port Allen Senator Rick Ward says the state Gaming Control Board will develop the rules and accept applications from venues that want a sports betting license.
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The state’s riverboat casinos, Harrah’s casino in New Orleans, and the racetracks are expected to apply for licenses.

Governor Edwards has signed legislation legalizing the smokable form of medical marijuana. Erik Piccoli has the story…
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul is in Washinton D-C has he’ll participate in a roundtable discussion with President Joe Biden to discuss crime prevention. Aides say the President is also expected to issue a series of executive orders that will seek to reduce violence and he’ll continue to push Congress to pass more gun legislation.