A federal judge issues a June 20th deadline for lawmakers to submit a new Congressional Redistricting map and Governor Edwards has called for a special session to begin June 15th. Brooke Thorington has more.
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State Police say a Carencro Police chase early this morning resulted in a fatal crash. Troopers say an 18-year-old driver fled a traffic stop; leading to the chase and the vehicle rolling over. A 16-year-old passenger was un-restrained and ejected from the car. He died at the scene.
One of the bills to pass the legislative session is HB 1031, which adds an annual fee of $110 for all-electric vehicles and a $60 fee for hybrid owners to help offset the losses from gas tax collections. Transportation Secretary Sean Wilson says Louisiana’s fees are lower than most states, and the money raised will go to a mounting list of highway and bridge work…:
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A Morgan City man is under arrest for possessing child and animal pornography. A cyber-crimes investigation that started in May led to the seizure of 66-year-old Keith Taylor’s computer and devices, which yielded dozens of images and videos involving juveniles and many featuring animals. As of news time he had not posted bond. The investigation continues.