At the State Capitol today, a House bill to crack down on adult websites who do nothing to prevent kids from viewing them clears it first legislative hurdle. The bill would impose fines of up to $5-thousand per day of non-compliance. One lone “no” vote came from New Orleans Rep. Candace Newell, who worries the language of the bill could render legit websites vulnerable to legal action…:

CUT 13  (11)        “…its consequences.”

Assured it will only target sexually explicit sites, the bill moves forward to the House floor.

Another bill that moved out of committee requires locator beacons on life jackets intended for offshore rig workers. Once thought too costly to do, bill sponsor Troy Romero, of Jennings, says they’re now as cheap as $200…:

CUT 10  (12)        “…oil location.”

Locators would lead to more lives saved when aircraft go down in the Gulf. That bill also goes to House floor debate.

Six weeks out from the start of the hurricane season, and the Colorado State University storm team predicts a number of systems slightly below normal. Researcher Tyler Barbero says that is 13 named storms, of which 6 could be hurricanes…two of those major hurricanes…:

CUT 06  (10)        “…ocean currently.”

He says the developing El Nino will calm things down a bit this season. Good news.

Detectives in Baton Rouge are still searching for a man who killed a Good Samaritan who tried to fight him off when he was allegedly spotted attacking a woman. 64-year-old Randall Parker died after he was shot trying to defend the woman. BRPD asks anyone with information on the crime to contact Baton Rouge Crimestoppers at 225-344-STOP. A reward is offered and you will remain anonymous.