House Governmental Affairs has approved the legislation calling Louisiana to convene a constitutional convention on May 20th. Governor Landry wants 171 delegates to streamline the current constitution. Former state representative Neil Abramson says that can be accomplished by moving items out of the constitution and into state law
Cut 4 (08) “…and efficiently.”
The vote was nine to five in favor of the constitutional convention and the vote went down party lines. Baton Rouge Democrat Denise Marcelle asked what’s the big hurry in holding a constitutional convention next month…
Cut 5 (08) “…their input.”
Democrats also do not like the idea of holding the constitutional convention during the final two weeks of the regular session.

Federal officials are offering a 20-thousand dollar reward for information that leads to the criminal conviction of the person who fatally shot a bottlenose dolphin multiple times. Matt Walia with NOAA’s Fisheries Office of Compliance says the dead dolphin was found on West Mae Beach in Cameron Parish on March 13th…
cut 9 (09) “….Unfortunately”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NOAA Enforcement Hotline.

The Saints have the 14th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft tonight and they need an offensive tackle. Ross Jackson host of the Locked on Saints podcast says there should be a few offensive tackles available at 14….
cut 18 (14) “near 14″
Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels could go to the Washington Commanders who have the second overall pick.