The Louisiana House has voted to override the governor’s veto on a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing sex altering medical procedures on transgender minors. Marksville Republican Daryl Deshotel cut his family vacation in France short so he can vote “Yes” to override..
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The vote was 75-23 in favor of overturning the veto. It needed 70 votes.

The Senate has yet to vote to override the governor’s veto on a ban on transgender health care for youth.

The author of a vetoed bill that would phase out the corporate franchise tax decides not to seek an override vote. Franklin Senator Bret Allain says it’s Louisiana’s worst tax, because it hinders economic development
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In his veto letter, Edwards agreed the corporate franchise tax is antiquated, but the fiscal impact is not known.

Two people have been arrested in what authorities are calling the largest marijuana drug bust in Grant Parish history. 71-pounds of marijuana were seized with a street value of 586-thousand dollars. Sheriff Steve McCain says this is high-grade pot…
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The two men arrested have been identified as Charles Dupry and Davis Hollis. Both are 57-years-old and from Pollock.

Another hot day in Louisiana and the near record heat is expected to continue for the rest of the week. LRN meteorologist John Weatherbee says if you plan to spend several hours outside, drink plenty of water…
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Radar indicates no afternoon cooling showers today.