The ban on abortions in Louisiana is in effect after a New Orleans judge lifted the restraining order but decided to let a Baton Rouge judge hear the complaint that the new trigger laws are too vague. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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Attorneys for a Shreveport abortion clinic have filed a petition asking a Baton Rouge court to block the state’s abortion law from being enforced.
The deadline for lawmakers to vote on having – or NOT having – a special veto override session is midnight tonight. As of now it seems unlikely to happen. Houma Representative and House Speaker Pro Tem Tanner Magee says getting the “yes” votes to convene isn’t as large a task as mustering the supermajority votes needed in both chambers for a successful override…:
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Magee says then Senate has several GOP members unavailable for a veto session as well. He says any bills vetoed can be brought back next year.
The 2022 World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Championship begins today at the Monroe Civic Center. President of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Gary Roberts says the winner will take home about $3000 in prize money and some trophies, but first they need to beat some distinguished competition…:
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The tourney ends July 23rd.