The U.S. Supreme Court decision rejecting the Texas law that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals means Louisiana’s similar law will likely soon meet a similar fate, according to Loyola School of Law professor Dane Ciolino. He says the justices ruled the law violates the Constitution…:
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But the AG’s office says they will continue to fight for Louisiana’s pro-life legislation.

A fatal crash took the life of a one-year-old in St. Landry parish. Master Trooper Brooks David with Louisiana State Police says 24-year-old Bendel Williams, the driver, did not have the toddler buckled in correctly. He says it’s extremely important that parents know how to travel with children…:
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He says charges are pending against Williams.

Governor John Bel Edwards has made changes to a program that gives manufactures significant tax exemptions. His executive order lets local governing bodies have a say in how the exemptions are handed out, and requires companies applying to show they are creating or retaining jobs. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson…:
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Pierson says LED wants to make sure we’re attracting manufacturing companies that are good for the local communities.

Despite rumors to the contrary, sources say the New Orleans Saints do plan to still hold mini camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia, following devastating flooding at the site of the team’s practice facility. The Saints say they feel the practice complex and all other necessary facilities will be ready for them when camp opens late next month.