An effort to place term limits on sheriffs was soundly defeated in House Judiciary. The proposed constitutional amendment sought to limit sheriffs to no more than three consecutive full terms. Longtime St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says the legislation is not needed because there’s a 25-percent turnover among the state’s sheriffs every four years.
Cut 6 (11) “…important thing.”
The bill was rejected on a nine to two vote.

A House committee approved a bill that attempts to address the lack of food security among college students. U-L System President Jim Henderson says it’s an important issue and why he started a food bank with the help of students on Northwestern State’s campus when he was the president there…
cut 4 (10) “…aware of it”

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board releases new totals on sports betting activity in March, and the chairman says it was a slam dunk
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Brandon Ingram nearly had a triple-double last night as the Pelicans downed the Suns 125 to 114 to even their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Prior to the season, BI promised the Pelicans would not miss the playoffs this year, and he has delivered all year.
Cut 9 (12) “…for us.”
Game three is Friday night in New Orleans.