10:30 LRN Newscast June 6

The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Monroe Senator Jay Morris argued for passage of the measure, saying it will protect children from life-altering medical procedures…

Cut 10 (13) “…protect kids.”

The bill passed in the Senate 29-10.

The two suspects wanted for setting a fire inside the Covington Walmart Sunday, have been arrested. Hours after photos of the suspects were shared by the media the 17-year-old and 15-year-old boys were booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center. Charges include Aggravated Arson, and Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Arson. The State Fire Marshal in conjunction with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office say they received an overwhelming amount of tips from the community which led to the arrest.

Attorney General candidate and Crowley Representative John Stefanski’s bill to increase the penalties for fentanyl possession received final passage in the legislature. But LSU Law Center criminal law professor Dr. Ken Levy says instead of passing laws to increase penalties, it’s the root cause of drug use that needs to be the focus instead.

Cut 8 (13) “…to address.”

A House bill giving police the power to tell you “stay back” while they do their job wins final legislative passage in the state Senate. Pineville Rep. Mike Johnson’s bill was represented on the Senate floor by Natchitoches Senator Louie Bernard. He says the bill is a way to avoid misunderstandings between citizens and law enforcement officers that can sometimes get out of hand…:

Cut 6 (10)  “…please back up.”