The 2022 regular legislative session ends one month from today. With just a few weeks left to go, what’s been accomplished? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a big achievement is lawmakers and the governor working in a bipartisan fashion to make optimal use of a huge budget surplus…:
Cut 4 (11) “…increases in taxes.”
The legislature must adjourn by 6 pm on June 6th.

The full House has approved a measure that would require third graders to pass a literacy test before advancing to the fourth grade. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson says his legislation will help more than just students who struggle with reading…:
Cut 12 (12) “because of this”
The measure heads to the Senate for more consideration.

The AP reports former head of state police Kevin Reeves has had his journals released on the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, and they appear to show he knew the situation needed to be addressed early on, though it was not. The pages were put out as part of subpoena from a committee investigating a possible cover up in Greene’s fatal traffic stop. They are demanding Reeves turn over all his journals or hold him contempt if he does not.

A recount of the recent mayoral election in Pineville confirms Rich Dupree will be the Rapides Parish city’s new leader, by a margin of only five votes. Dupree tells LRN the race, the results and the ensuing recount demand have made for a wild ride…:
Cut 13 (11) “like it did”
Dupree will take office July 1st.