Republican members of the state House are generally satisfied with what was accomplished in the Regular Legislative Session that wrapped up Monday. House GOP Delegation chairman and Acadiana Representative Blake Miguez says the session was unusual in that there were billions of dollars in one-time federal money – from the pandemic and three hurricanes – that flowed into the state…:
AM Cut 13 (11) “…in the infrastructure.”
Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day will no longer be on the state’s calendar of official holidays after HB 248, received final legislative approval. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau says we can remember the negative parts of history without celebrating them.
PM Cut 6 (09) “…our nation’s history.”
If Roe v Wade is overturned as expected this summer, Louisiana along with other states with trigger laws would automatically stop abortions. Senate Bill 342 only strengthens the current trigger laws and does not provide an exception for rape and incest. Governor Edwards, a pro-life Democrat would like to see an exception in the case of rape or incest and says he’s not alone.
The governor is expected to sign the legislation.
A bill to create the Office of Women’s Health in Louisiana is on its way to the Governor’s Desk. The bill passed unanimously but not without debate over Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews’ amendment excluding transgender women from receiving services from the office.