A bill that would prohibit the state from using the gassing method known as nitrogen hypoxia as a way to carry out a death sentence is heading to the Senate floor. Colleen Crain has more.
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Governor Jeff Landry has signed emergency declarations for the severe storms and tornadoes that hit the state last week. The governor’s office says the state will provide debris removal assistance to St. Tammany, St. Landry, West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee parishes and shelter assistance to St. Tammany.

The House Governmental Affairs Committee has begun discussions on the bill that would call for a constitutional convention so that lawmakers and delegates chosen by the governor can streamline the state’s constitution and provide better financial flexibility during tough budget times. Former state lawmaker Neil Abramson…
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The House Governmental Affairs Committee continues discussing the bill today.

Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly entered a not guilty plea in a Union Parish courtroom yesterday to the charge of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality. His next court hearing is July 3rd. Meanwhile, his defense attorney, Mike Small, has asked for the evidence against Holly. Small says he is working to resolve the criminal case against Holly sooner than later…
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