12:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana lawmakers have succeeded in overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing a medical procedure that attempts to alter the biological sex of a minor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has called the bill the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act”….
Cut 23 (13) “…gender dysphoria”
But New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes agreed with the governor’s veto message that the legislation is unconstitutional….
Cut 24 (12) “…normal children”
Governor Edwards predicts the courts will determine this bill is unconstitutional.

Advocates have filed court papers seeking a judge’s order that would remove the incarcerated youth that are housed at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. They are concerned the lack of air conditioning and putting the teens in solitary confinement is not good for their physical and mental health. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis is urging the state to reform Louisiana’s juvenile justice system…
cut 10 (09) “…incarceration”
The Office of Juvenile Justice says they do not comment on legal action.

LSU Catcher Alex Milazzo told Tiger Rag radio last night that he plans to suit up for the Purple and Gold one last time.…
Cut 12 (13) “…play here.”
Milazzo has been with the Tigers since 2020.