12:30 LRN Newscast

At the state capitol, the House is expected to vote today on a bill that calls for a Constitutional Convention to be held later this month….
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Louisiana House has rejected a bill that attempted to prohibit the conceal carrying of guns without a permit within 100 feet of a parade. State Representative Danny McCormick says this will not keep criminals conceal carrying at a parade…
cut 9 (09) “…laws anyhow”

Governor Landry signed into law four bills today that backers of the legislation believe will help reduce insurance premiums. One of the bills signed into law phases out the three-year rule. Louisiana is the only state that prohibits an insurer from dropping a policyholder that’s been a customer for three or more years. But Pollock Representative Gabe Firment’s measure gives insurers that ability…
Cut 11 (11) ” ..in Louisiana.”
Opponents are concerned this new law will result in more policyholders needing Citizens insurance.

The U-S House is expected to vote today on legislation that would rename a post office in Rayville after the late Luke Letlow. Letlow was elected to represent the 5th District in Congress. But in 2020 Letlow died a few days before his swearing in from COVID. His wife, Julia, now represents the fifth district…
cut 4 (08) “…are gone”