The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee met today for what was likely the final time during this legislative session and the panel never took up the House-approved constitutional convention bill. Chairman and Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says Senators disagree on the need for a constitutional convention…
We’re in what could be the final week of Governor Jeff Landry’s first regular legislation session. While lawmakers are hoping to wrap up business on Friday, they must adjourn by 6 PM on Monday June 3rd. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are still some big items left to tackle.
The Senate still must vote on the state budget and any changes must be approved by the House before final passage.
Legislation has been signed into law making it a crime for a person to approach a police officer if they’ve told not to come any closer. Thibodaux Representative Bryan Fontenot’s bill creates a 25-foot buffer zone around working law enforcement.
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The ACLU opposes the law claiming it hinders the ability to hold police accountable and it violates a citizen’s First Amendment rights.
The St. Augustine Marching 100 is heading to Normandy, France. to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. President of the New Orleans school Aulston Taylor says the students are excited and ready for this incredible journey.
The band members also visited the National WWII Museum to learn more about D-Day, June 6, 1944