Legislation providing $8.5 million in funding for bulletproof vests for peace officers across Louisiana was passed by a full House with a 98-0 vote. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says it’s about safety and protection…
CUT 13(13) “…covers them.”
That bill moves now to the Senate for committee review.
The Senate Education Committee advances a bill to keep adult reading material in public libraries out of the hands of children. Turkey Creek Republican Senator Heather Cloud says this is a matter of importance to a great many parents and grandparents across Louisiana…:
CUT 10(11) “…explicit material.”
That bill passed committee un-opposed. Next stop: the Senate floor.
Travelers along Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and Lafayette: be warned. Road crews will be doing some repairs on the elevated Atchafalaya Basin Bridge today; meaning some lane closures in the eastbound right lane near Lake Pelba until about 3 pm. Either allow extra drive time or take an alternate route.
Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, The Steve Miller, and Kane Brown are some of this year’s headliners at the 38th Annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival that kicks off today…:
CUT 01(31) “…Teiko Foxx”