Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s disappointed but not surprised the Republican led Legislature overturned his veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing medical procedures on children that could alter their biological sex. He believes politics played a role…:
CUT 15 (09) “two thirds vote”
Edwards says the legislation harms a very small population of vulnerable children, their families and health care professionals. But the bill’s author, Pollock Representative Gabe Firment, says his legislation protects kids who might be temporarily confused about their biological sex…
Cut 14 (11) “…not health care”
Firment’s law goes into effect January 1st, but will likely face a legal challenge.

Attorney General Jeff Landry urges the Louisiana Pardon Board to follow its rules when it comes to considering clemency petitions from 55 death row inmates. Landry says in many cases an emergency is needed for the board to hear these cases, like an approaching execution date. Louisiana District Attorneys Association Director Loren Lampert is also concerned about trying to hear these cases before Governor Edwards’ leaves office…
cut 11 (13) “….clemency”

No sign of a break from the summer heat. Heat and humidity help suppress reproductive hormones in livestock which Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says can cause Louisiana markets to be left behind…
Cut 5 (11) “…heat and humidity.”