A proposed so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session. Danny McCormick, State Representative from Oil City says Louisianans may already “open carry” a firearm in plain view, provided they have no criminal record. McCormick says concealed carry without a permit is a right guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Critics say it will make Louisiana like the “wild, wild west”, but McCormick says …
Cut 11 (07) “…criminals have firearms.”
The legislative session begins April 10th.
Democrat, Dustin Granger, announces he’ll run for State Treasurer of Louisiana this fall. Granger, a professional financial planner from Lake Charles, says he wants to make the state better for future generations…:
Cut 13 (07) “…running for Treasurer.”
Baton Rouge state Representative Scott McKnight, a Republican, is the only other announced candidate for State Treasurer so far. Granger’s website is “grangerforla.com”
COVID protections from the federal government end in April, which means Medicaid recipients will be reevaluated for eligibility. Tara LeBlanc Executive Director of Louisiana’s Medicaid program says since March 2020 no one was removed from the program because of the pandemic but annual reviews can resume.
Those who are removed from the program will receive information for alternative coverage.
Congressman Garret Graves says he met with Attorney General Jeff Landry as he moves closer to making a decision on whether to run for governor. Graves says he’s receiving strong encouragement to run as many are not happy Landry already has the Louisiana Republican Party’s endorsement
Graves says his meeting on Sunday with Landry lasted about 90 minutes before he made a final decision that will be made soon….