A Louisiana pro-life group gives a “thumbs up” to Governor Edwards signing into law a new “trigger law” to take effect, should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn “Roe vs Wade”. Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says this bill has exceptions for medical reasons like ectopic pregnancies and to protect the life and health of the mother…and that’s reasonable…:
CUT 13(12) “…through abortion.”
In a written statement, the Governor says he IS pro-life, but would have preferred the bill had exceptions for cases of rape or incest. He says vetoing the bill would not have accomplished that end.
Repeating a story from last hour…avoid Interstate 20 West through Bossier City if possible. A cement truck lost part of its load between Diamond Jacks and Benton Road, and DOTD crews are working now to clear that away. Westbound traffic is being routed OFF at Old Minden Road.
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces policyholders with Lighthouse Excalibur, Maison and Southern Fidelity can be insured by Louisiana Citizens for 60 days after they are cancelled by their current insurance provider. Donelon says failed insurers Lighthouse Excalibur and Maison will cancel its Louisiana policies on June 30th, but these policyholders will have coverage through July and August…:
CUT 09(08) “…hurricane season.”
Louisiana Citizens can also provide coverage for 60 days for Southern Fidelity policyholders who see their current coverage canceled on July 15th.
A judge at the center of a high-profile custody battle where a woman was ordered to pay her alleged rapist child support has temporarily reversed his decision to grant the now-teenage daughter’s father full custody. Judge Jeffrey Cashe, in Tangipahoa Parish, decided Tuesday to revoke John Barnes’ custody. A new custody trial has been scheduled for July 15th.