The Louisiana House has voted down a bill that would have prohibited a person from concealing a handgun without a permit if they are within 100-feet of a parade. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick voted against the measure. McCormick says this bill will only affect law abiding citizens…
Cut 6 (10) “…lower crime.”
The bill failed on a 58-38 vote. There were a few Republicans who voted for it, including Breaux Bridge Representative Chad Boyer, a former state trooper, who has provided support to the New Orleans Police Department for Mardi Gras
Cut 8 (05) “…good bill.”
On July 4th, Louisiana adults will no longer need a permit to conceal carry.

Coming up on the House floor this afternoon is the constitutional convention bill. It will take a two-thirds vote to pass.

Governor Jeff Landry held a bill signing ceremony this morning where he signed four bills that supporters say will bring more property insurers into the state. Landry says the increased competition should result in lower premiums…
cut 10 (12) “…for our citizens”
The consumer advocacy group, Real Reform Louisiana, calls this is an anti-consumer legislative package that will only result in rate increases and coverage decreases for Louisianians.

Luke Letlow, who was elected to Congress in 2020, but died from Covid before he could be seated is being honored by the U.S. House with the naming of his hometown post office. His widow and 5th district U.S. Representative Julia Letlow spoke on the House floor.
Cut 3 (07) “..his story.”
Letlow worked in the Jindal administration as his congressional district director and then as former Congressman Ralph Abraham’s chief of staff.