Governor John Bel Edwards still intends to hold a second special session in June. House Budget committee chairman Cameron Henry and the leader of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry believe its too soon to have another session, after lawmakers raised taxes in the first session. But Edwards says if they don’t hold a second special session in June, than large cuts will occur to education and health care.

A House committee spoiled an effort to legalize raw milk. Emelie Gunn has more…
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A measure is making its way through the legislature that would prohibit Louisiana cities from receiving state dollars for construction projects if they don’t enforce federal immigration law. The bill is heading to the Senate after a lengthy debate on the House floor. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges says sanctuary cities are a threat to national security…:
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New Orleans Representative Walt Leger opposes the bill.…:
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Governor Edwards has expressed concerns about the legislation, especially with Attorney General Jeff Landry having the ability to determine which cities should be labeled as Sanctuary cities.

And the House has unanimously approved a bill that says those under the age of 21 caught with alcohol can not be sent to jail. The measure heads to the Senate.