Governor Edwards says he will likely sign a bill replacing Louisiana’s “trigger law” that will take effect if the Supreme Court overturns “Roe v. Wade.” More from Michelle Southern…:
CUT 02(28) “…Michelle Southern.”
State Police report two teenage boys were struck by traffic and killed, on the I-10 frontage road near Jennings, in Jeff Davis Parish. Troopers say 18-year-old Kyle Vidrine and 17-year-old Brannon Adams were standing outside their broken down vehicle at the time. The driver who hit them says he couldn’t see them in headlight glare from oncoming cars. Blood toxicology samples were taken from that driver and the victims, to determine of impairment played a role in the accident.
Lawmakers failed to pass a congressional map with two Black majority districts despite a June 20th court-ordered deadline. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes the Republican majority legislature is counting on the appeals court to approve their current map with only one Black majority district…:
CUT 04(12) “…with them.”
Five different congressional maps were filed in the special session and two of the maps sponsored by Democrats failed to make it out of committee after hours of emotional debate. U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick, has ordered attorneys to submit maps for her to consider for a June 29th hearing.
The FDA has authorized emergency use of the Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5. Children’s Hospital New Orleans Chief Medical Officer Mark Kline says this is long overdue…:
CUT 14(11) “…deaths from occurring.”