Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll resist ordering the National Guard into New Orleans to help with its surge in violent crime and lawlessness. New Orleans Councilman Oliver Thomas brought the idea up last week, as an option of last resort. However, the governor says he’s received no such formal request from the city…:
CUT 04 (11) “…law enforcement officers.”
The Crescent City has seen a 37-percent increase in fatal shootings, a 28-percent increase in armed robberies and an 8-percent increase in carjackings so far this year.
Speaking of surges…Louisiana is seeing another surge in COVID-19 cases. The Department of Health reports over 2350 new cases of the virus statewide, with over 300 people under hospital care with symptoms. That’s an increase of over 18-percent. LDH also reports one new COVID-related death.
Senator Bill Cassidy spoke to reporters today to promote a bipartisan proposal on gun violence in the aftermath of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Cassidy says that the proposal increases resources for mental health, improves school safety, and will help keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous criminals while preserving 2nd Amendment rights. Some are concerned about so-called red flag laws they worry could lead to gun confiscation. Cassidy says this agreement lays out strong guidelines to protect due process…:
CUT 13(09) “…2nd Amendment rights.”
An Ascension Parish man has died from injuries sustained ten days ago, when he was struck by a big rig on Interstate 10. State Police say 75-year-old Nelson Nunez lost cargo off the roof of his vehicle on June 4th, and had pulled over to get it out of the roadway when the truck hit him. The crash is still under investigation.