The possibility of bringing in the National Guard to help New Orleans Police with surging violent crime in the city has been suggested but only as an option of last resort. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s not received a formal request to mobilize the Guard in New Orleans…

Cut 4  (11) “…law enforcement officers”

A special session to redraw a Congressional district map that would have two Black majority districts instead of one is set to begin tomorrow. A federal judge has ordered state lawmakers to approve a new map by Monday. Erath Representative and House Republican Delegation Chairman Blake Miguez

Cut 13 (11) “… it’s even possible.”
But Governor John Bel Edwards says there’s enough time to pass a Congressional map that reflects the state’s one-third Black population.

A group of Democratic Louisiana lawmakers is asking Governor John Bel Edwards to veto Senate Bill 342 which outlines penalties for physicians who perform abortions.  New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry says they haven’t received a response if Edwards will either sign or veto the legislation, but she has received feedback from some constituents.

Cut 9 (11)  “…pushing back.”

Natchitoches Senator Louie Bernard says he’s calling it a day at the end of his term next year. The Republican who’s served more than four decades in office, which includes police jury, clerk of court for Natchitoches Parish, and now four years in the Senate.

Cut 10 (10) “…term of office.”

Rep Allen Seabaugh has announced his candidacy for Bernard’s seat.