Now that the state’s regular legislative session is over, the question arises “will lawmakers vote to convene a special veto override session?” Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland is chair of the legislature’s Conservative Caucus. He says there a number Governor Edwards’ vetoes that deserve to be overridden…:
CUT 09(08) “…the education bills.”
An override session is automatic, unless enough lawmakers vote NOT to have one. Ballots for that vote go out July 1st.
Another Louisiana child dies in an accidental shooting. Police in New Orleans says a 2-year-old with the Hollygrove neighborhood found a loaded handgun, left in an unsecured place, and fatally shot himself. This is the second child to die in that manner in New Orleans this year. Six other kids have been injured by unsecured guns.
An attorney for nursing home operator Bob Dean responds to the criminal charges his client is now facing as a result of last year’s botched hurricane evacuation plan. Brooke Thorington has more…:
CUT 01(31) “…Brooke Thorington.”
Due to persisting drought conditions, the police jury in Vernon Parish has issued a parish-wide burn ban until further notice. No open fires are allowed. Fires caused by open burning in Vernon has resulted in the destruction of two vehicles and a building. Look for more parishes to enact burn bans as the drought continues.