The Louisiana House approves legislation making it a crime to possess two abortion-inducing drugs without a prescription. But doctors are concerned reclassifying them as controlled dangerous substances could delay reproductive care. New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman expressed her frustration…
But the bill’s author, Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly, says the drugs are still available, but a prescription will now be required to use them for legitimate medical uses, except for abortions. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson made that point during debate on the House floor…
Cut 6 (09) “…elected abortions. ”
The bill now returns to the Senate.
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he still plans to run for re-election despite the US Supreme Court ordering the state to use the congressional map that alters his current district into a second majority-black one. He says there are others districts he could represent…
Cut 15 (13) “…South Louisiana.”
Qualifying is mid-July.
Governor Landry and State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley unveil recommendations to support public school teachers. The “Let Teachers, teach” workgroup focuses on identifying classroom disruptions and ways to unburden teachers with unrealistic expectations and allow teachers to focus on teaching. Governor Landry…
Cut 11 (06) ” …not what to think.”