The crime special session begins its second week today and there’s a bill halfway through the process that would result in first-time DWI offenders having to install an ignition interlocking locking device in order to avoid having their license suspended….
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The sheriff of St. Mary Parish passed away over the weekend. Blaise Smith had served as St. Mary’s top law enforcement officer since 2018. He’s known for his open door policy that fostered an environment of trust and collaboration. Smith’s term was set to end on July 1st.

A little good news from UL Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner’s latest Louisiana Economic Activity Forecast. The state has gained nearly 40,000 jobs in the last 12 months, the biggest increase in almost 20 years…
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New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas are responsible for about 62% of the growth.

Looking ahead to the regular legislative session that begins March 11th. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell has a bill that would make it clear a woman can have an abortion in cases of an ectopic pregnancy. Newell says an ectopic (uhk-taa-puhk)pregnancy because is not viable and it can cause the fallopian tubes to burst. As the law reads now she says physicians can face criminal penalties.
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