Kenner Representative Debbie Villio wants to make burglary of an inhabited dwelling a crime of violence, which would lead to a harsher punishment. Villio says her home was broken into and she considers it a violent offense. But Meghan Garvey with the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys believes the current sentencing guideline is sufficient..
cut 7 (11) “…..a serious crime”
The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

Lyrics talking about murder or violent crime should not be allowed as evidence in a criminal trial, according to a bill heading to the House floor. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the proposed law has one exception…
cut 9 (07) “….as evidence”
Magee’s legislation is in response to appeals that have occurred in convictions of rap artists and lyrics from their songs are considered questionable evidence.

The House Education Committee has approved a bill that would waive student fees at state colleges and universities for a Louisiana National Guard soldier. Major General Lee Hopkins says guard members already get free tuition, but fees are also getting very costly..
cut 12 (05) “…exemption program”
The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

Top ranked LSU begins a three-game series tonight against Ole Miss, the defending champs of college baseball. Swayze Field in Oxford is known to be hostile for visiting teams, but Tigers starting pitcher Paul Skenes is ready…
cut 18 (17) “…really cool”
First pitch tonight is at 6:30.