The Secretary of State is calling on state lawmakers to come back top Baton Rouge and override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill to do annual canvasses of voter rolls, to clear out inactive voters. Kyle Ardoin says HB 646, sponsored by Sulphur Republican Rep. Les Farnum, was a good piece of legislation that passed with wide support in both chambers…:
CUT 09(08) “…from signing it.”
He issued a written statement in support of the bill, and asking lawmakers to overturn the Governor’s veto.
One lawmakers who doubts a veto override session will happen is New Orleans Democrat House member Mandie Landry. She says Republicans up for re-election will want to convene an override session, but the many who are term-limited…?
CUT 04(08) “…do this.”
The Governor also vetoed a trio of bills addressing LGBT issues. We will know by July 13th if lawmakers will meet to override.
A Fourth of July mass shooting in Shreveport leaves four people dead and seven other people injured. Teiko Foxx has the story…:
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The School Board in Winn Parish has voted to close the 111-year-old Atlanta High School in Winnfield; meaning the school will not re-open this fall. All Atlanta students will be reassigned to other Winnfield schools.
Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to nearly $550-million. A single winning ticket could elect to take a cash payout of just over $282-million. Tickets will be on sale until 9 tonight. The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is $427-million.