Governor Jeff Landry laid out his blueprint on how to make Louisiana a safer state as a special session on crime is underway. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Authorities say a suspicious package was sent to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s home church in Benton, which is in Bossier Parish. The package contained white powder and it was non-hazardous.

Among the bills to be discussed in the special session on crime are measures to restrict early release, requiring 17-year-olds accused of a felony to be tried as an adult and give police officers more legal immunity. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Matthew Willard is concerned this session will not address the root cause of crime…
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Willard says there needs to be a discussion about mental health, substance abuse disorders and reetnry programs.

Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says lawmakers should consider actions proven to work that reduce crime…
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The special session ends March 6th.