A black lawmaker from Vidalia is facing criticism from his own party for voting for a Congressional District Map that does NOT contain a second majority-Black district. State representative C. Travis Johnson also supported a bill last year that banned transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Johnson is the first vice-chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party but a member of the Democratic State Central Committee says Johnson is working against the party’s best interests.

A bill filed for the regular legislative session would assure nursing homes have emergency power for disasters and other emergencies…:
cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher”

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts major sea-level rise over the next 30 years. NOAA says the western Gulf of Mexico could see the highest sea-level rise, 16 to 18 inches, by 2050, while the eastern Gulf of Mexico should expect 14 to 16 inches. Natalie Snider, Associate Vice President at the Environmental Defense Fund, says the state will try to address the rise in sea level through its Coastal Master Plan…
cut 15 (10) “…that Louisiana needs”

Judges in Lafayette, Acadia and Vermilion parishes will participate in a pilot program where they will screen first or second offense, DWI offenders, for the presence of substance use or mental health disorder. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Executive Director Lisa Freeman says if an offender is found to have a substance use problem a condition of sentencing could be treatment…
Cut 12 (12) “…some other judge.”