Republican lawmakers are confident the Congressional District map they approved in February is compliant with federal and state laws, despite a federal judge ordering the Legislature to redraw the map because it does not have two majority-Black congressional districts. Senate Governmental Affairs Chairwoman Sharon Hewitt…

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Governor Edwards has issued the call for a special session to begin on June 15th for legislators to redraw a Congressional district map.

Senator Bill Cassidy’s “No Surprises Act,” to keep patients from being caught off guard by medical bills is showing results. Cassidy says if you do receive a higher bill for services contact the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-985-3095…

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Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s bill to ban hand-held cellphone use while driving was defeated once again but he plans to remain resilient. He says there’s enough evidence from other states that have similar laws and in addition to preventing accidents, it might decrease car insurance rates also.

Cut 11 (12)  “…much-needed legislation.” 

In addition to normal camp activities, nine-to-12-year old’s who attend city-sponsored camps in Lafayette this week will also be trained on how to respond to an active shooter. Lafayette Police Corporal Matthew Benoit says it’s a growing concern that can’t be ignored.

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Resource officers are also teaching campers the proper way to respond to any threat of violence, not just an active shooter.