The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation that would prohibit transgender individuals from using bathrooms in public buildings that’s in line with their gender identity. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says he’s trying to prevent a biological woman from having to share a bathroom with a transgender female
Cut 7 (08) “…situations of assault”
Wilder says this legislation is in response to a biological male who identifies as a woman, demanding access to a female changing room at a facility in his district. The proposal covers bathrooms in schools, prisons and domestic violence shelters.

An advocate for domestic violence victims, Morgan Lamandre, argued this legislation puts federal funding for domestic violence shelters at risk because Louisiana’s shelters would be in violation of federal rules
Cut 8 (10) “…what they receive.”

The Ragin Cajuns baseball team is in the national rankings for the first time since 2017. Brooke Thorington has more…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A bill that seeks to remove the requirement for Louisiana drivers to get an inspection sticker has stalled. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley has tabled his bill at the request of State Police. Bagley told House Appropriations State Police relies on revenue from vehicle inspections.
Cut 11 (10) “…about so.”