A state judge is expected to rule tomorrow on whether trigger laws that ban most abortions in Louisiana can take effect. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson heard arguments this morning from an attorney for abortion providers who say the law is too vague, but Attorney General Jeff Landry says the law is clear and he says the case will ultimately be decided by the state Supreme Court…:
Cut 13 (08) “..effectively as possible.”

Another escape of inmates took place at the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish. Six teens escaped early Sunday morning, but they were recacptured later in the day. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says the facility was given extra guards and he’s reached out to the governor and the Office of Juvenile Justice to find out why juvenile offenders continue to escape…
cut 8 (10) “…gotta stop”

For a second straight month, COVID-19 infections and deaths are increasing among Louisianans living in nursing homes. Andrew Muhl is Policy Director for AARP Louisiana. He says the elderly are more at risk from COVID than anyone, so make sure they get their shots…:
CUT 04 (07) “…fully vaccinated.”
He says nursing home workers need their shots up-to-date as well.

Louisiana launches a new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, which replaces the ten-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. According to the CDC, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death and in 2020 more than 600 Louisianans took their own life. Karen Stubbs with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH says 988 is there to help.
Cut 11 (08) “…seeking assistance.”
All calls to 988 are free and confidential.