11:30 LRN Newscast June 3

The author of a so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill for Louisiana that was defeated in the legislature says she will bring the bill back until it passes. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

After the proposal of a bill that would allow teachers to carry firearms to school, Louisiana Federation of Teachers Legislative Director Cynthia Posey spoke out against it, saying it’s an unfair and unfunded responsibility added to teaching.

Cut 12 (06) “…in Louisiana.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they’ve noticed a concerning trend when conducting routine checks for personal floatation devices on private boats. Lt. Tim Fox says many PFDs do not meet the required standards.

Cut 3 (08) “…approved.”

By law, you are required to have US Coast Guard-approved PFDs that are properly sized for any intended wearers and enough for everyone aboard the vessel.

The Louisiana Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would ban abortions, even in the cases of rape and incest if the U-S Supreme Court reverses Roe versus Wade. The House voted for the bill 72-25, but not before an attempt by Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover who tired amend the bill so that abortions would be legal post-Roe versus Wade overturning in the cases of rape and incest…

Cut 7 (07) “…of Louisiana.”

The amendment failed on a 37-62 vote.