On the eve of the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers sent legislation to the governor’s desk that would ban abortions if the Supreme Court overturns Roe Versus Wade, which is expected to occur this summer. Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, is expected to sign the bill but would prefer the legislation had exceptions.
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The legislation would also result in a ten-year prison sentence for doctors who perform abortions if abortion becomes illegal in Louisiana.

The legislative session comes to a close at 6 PM today. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says legislators spent time during the last three months trying to improve education by getting more certified teachers in the classroom. He says the legislation was approved that would allow retired teachers back to the classroom while still receiving their retirement benefits…
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LSU Health New Orleans continues its research on COVID treatments and the latest study “shines a new light” on a possible new treatment. Brooke Thorington explains.
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In other news, former Louisiana Congressman John Cooksey has passed away at the age of 80. He served as Louisiana’s 5th Congressional district from 1997 to 2003. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline set a new record today at $4.45. And LSU and Southern Miss will play for the Hattiesburg Regional Championship at 3 PM.