Robert E Lee day and Confederate Memorial Day are still official Holidays in Louisiana, and one lawmaker is trying to change that. Brooke Thorington reports:
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Governor John Bel Edwards’ position on a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in female sports has not changed, even as lawmakers are poised to pass it after last year’s veto. He says the state has bigger fish to fry…:
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Oil City Representative Danny McCormick’s bill to allow non-felons to conceal carry a gun without a permit passes in the House 64 to 27. Last year Governor Edwards vetoed the legislation due to the removal of the training requirement to conceal carry. McCormick filed the same measure this session…:
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The bill advances to a Senate committee.

A New Orleans Police officer is facing drugs and weapons charges after a joint NOPD-FBI investigation led to his arrest. Reginald Koeller was booked on charges of possession with intent to distribute crack and illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

One of the big topics slated to be discussed today in a House meeting on the budget is funding for a new Mississippi River Bridge. Port Allen Senator Rick Ward is confident lawmakers will be able to move forward with plans for a new bridge before this session adjourns on June 6th.