Governor Jeff Landry laid out his agenda on the opening day of the special session on crime. Landry wants to allow non-felon adults to be able to conceal carry without a permit, he’s seeking to create a permanent State Police Troop in New Orleans, expand methods to carry out the death penalty and increase the penalties for those convicted of car jacking. Landry has this message for a person looking to carjack a vehicle…
cut 9 (11) “….in jail”
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Matthew Willard says the governor’s agenda is missing some key items that can address crime…
cut 14 (12) “….into society”
Debate begins today on the proposals put forth by the Republican controlled Legislature.

RESET Louisiana cautions the House and Senate against reversing 2017 criminal justice reforms in the crime special session. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says data shows current reforms that focus on non-violent offenders are working.
Cut 4 (11) “…go away.”
Criminal justice reforms approved in 2017 are credited to helping drop Louisiana’s imprisonment rate from one to two in the nation.

Louisiana has agreed to send National Guard troops to Texas to assist with the southern border. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Jacques Thibodeaux says they’ve officially received the request from Texas Governor Greg Abbott…
Cut 10 (11) “…moving forward.”