Beginning July 4th, Louisiana adults will no longer need a permit to conceal carry in Louisiana. Concerned about multiple people possessing guns near Mardi Grad parades, New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry authored the legislation that would have prohibited a person from concealing a handgun if they were within 100-feet of a parade.
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Landry’s bill failed 58-38 in the House.
Governor Landry signed 4 bills this morning that supporters say will bring more property insurers into the state but 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. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says these news laws will create a more competitive and stable insurance marketplace…
Congress is honoring the late Luke Letlow by naming a post office near his hometown after him. Sean Richardson has the story…
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Heat indexes are predicted to reach triple digits in Louisiana this week. Climatologist Barry Keim says that compared to previous years, this week’s heat wave is early and it’s bringing very high humidity levels along with it.