Several anti-LGBTQ bills approved by lawmakers are heading to the governor’s desk. Governor John Bel Edwards has expressed his opposition, so will he get his veto pen out in his last year in office. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan…
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One of the bills heading to the governor’s desk bans gender affirming care for transgender minors.

Baton Rouge Police say they have arrested 48-year-old John Hall on several charges after they were alerted of cell phone video on social media that shows Hall smoking what appeared to be a marijuana cigar with a five year old. Last month the child’s mother was also arrested and charged with second degree cruelty to juveniles and obstruction of justice. Lt. L’ Jean McKneely says Child Protective Services is involved…
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Hall is behind held at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

Louisiana has made significant progress on some measures for children, but many challenges remain. Brooke Thorington has more from the 2023 KIDS COUNT.
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