A bill to officially end Confederate Memorial Day and Robert E. Lee’s Birthday as state holidays reaches final passage. The bill started in the House and was carried in the Senate by Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau. He says arguments to not erase Louisiana history do not justify ignoring the feelings of descendants of slaves, and those events need to be put in proper perspective…:

CUT 07  (13)        “…on our nation.”

That bill is headed for the Governor’s desk.

A bill to create a state Office of Women’s Health, under LDH, is also awaiting the Governor’s signature, despite one lawmaker’s concern the bill grows an already bloated government. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel responds to that…:

CUT 11  (08)        “…outcomes.”

Legislation that would close abortion clinics and ban the procedure in Louisiana should Roe v. Wade be overturned is headed to Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(37)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

A Cotton Valley man is behind bars for allegedly tampering with the steering of a car driven by a woman with whom he was angry. The car crashed on I-20, but no one was killed. 52-year-old Earl Lewis is charged with attempted murder.