Governor Jeff Landry held a press conference today to explain the need for a constitutional convention. Landry is pushing for a convention to be held in May and any changes would need voter approval in November. Landry says a presidential election is a perfect time for voters to weigh in on a reorganized constitution…
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Democrats have asked what’s the rush to holding a constitutional convention.

Tonight is the NFL draft. Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels could be the number two overall pick and receiver Malik Nabers is also another Top ten pick. W-W-L radio draft expert Mike Detillier says the Giants could use the sixth pick to take Nabers…
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An effort to repeal the state’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law appears dead for the session after the bill failed to pass out of the Senate Transportation Committee. Vernon Parish Representative Rodney Schamerhorn is the author of the legislation. He agrees deaths will likely go up if his bill passes, but he believes in personal choice…
Cut 12 (12) “…they are taking.”
But Caddo Parish Coroner Todd Thoma says not only will highway deaths go up, so will serious injuries as a result of helmetless motorcycle riders…
Cut 13 (13) “…for life.”
The panel made no motion to advance the legislation to the Senate floor, which likely means the bill is dead for the session.