A bill that would prohibit biological males from playing female sports as a transgender girl is one step closer to final legislative passage. The House approved the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on a vote 72-21. Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins says the legislation is an attack on vulnerable transgender children…
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A minor amendment was added to the bill so it goes back to the Senate for final legislative approval.

Near-record highs again today as air conditioners are already getting a workout across the state. Cleco spokesperson Fran Phoenix says their Watt Matters campaign has suggestions on how to save a few dollars on your energy bill…
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For more information go to cleco-dot-com/wattmatters.

The two largest teacher unions in the state join forces and tell lawmakers the proposed fifteen-hundred dollar pay raises aren’t enough. Brooke Thorington has more.
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