At the State Capitol, the House unanimously passes a bill to symbolically do away with slavery in Louisiana, removing it from the state Constitution. Baton Rouge Democrat Rep. Edmund Jordan is the measure’s author. Last year, he pulled the same bill himself, because the language was a little unclear. He says he’s cleared that up this time…:

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That bill heads to the Senate. If it wins final passage it would go to voters this fall. The bill bans slavery and “involuntary servitude” with the exception of convicts sentenced to hard labor.

A bill aimed at making sure lower income school kids get a good breakfast and lunch – for free – clears a House committee. Marrero Rep Kyle Green says assuring kids are well-fed will result in better education outcomes…:

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It would cost taxpayers about $850-thousand a year. The bill goes to the House floor next.

Adoptions can be pretty costly, but a bill that would provide families with a $5,000 tax credit for adopting a child under three has won approval of the full House. Teiko Foxx reports…:

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A Mandeville man is under arrest, after a resident’s doorbell camera captured him trying to break into their home, while armed with a large knife. Clear images show Derrin Cavalier banging on the door, throwing himself against it and cussing loudly. He was located by police, captured and jailed for aggravated attempted burglary.