At the State Capitol, legislation to make it easier to have a recall election advances from the House Governmental Affairs Committee…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Thorington.”

House Civil Law advances a bill that would grant protection from criminal liability to teachers who try to break up student-on-student violence. Proponents say it should lead to more teachers being willing to step in on violent clashes between students. It passed committee unopposed.

President Biden made his intention to run for another term official today; asking voters to allow him to “finish this job.” Biden’s platform is one of abortion rights, voting rights and defending social security. However, UL-Monroe political science professor Joshua Stockley says a surprisingly large number of Democrat voters would prefer someone else have the party nomination…:

CUT 04(12)      “…clear answer.”

Biden is the oldest person to ever serve as president. He will be 82 when the next election comes around.

A bill to give newly employed Law enforcement officers a $5000 one-time bonus moves forward for House debate. Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue says it does not apply to any elected lawmen, and funding is limited..:

CUT 11(09)      “…basis.”

The House floor will debate the bill next.