The Governor has released his criminal justice reform package that lawmakers will debate in the upcoming session. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny will attempt to push several of the proposals in an effort to lower the state’s massive prison population. He says they’ll seek to expand alternatives to incarceration…:
Cut 13 (07) “their incarceration”
The session begins April 10th.

Louisiana drivers are the second worst in the nation for cell phone usage while driving, according to a report from Life360. Co-founder Alex Haro says motorits here use their phones more than most in the US…:
Cut 10 (09) “national average”
Haro hopes this report will get more families to discuss the dangers of using cell phones while driving.

The “I Voted” George Rodrigue Blue Dog sticker was one incredible investment in outreach, according to Secretary of State Tom Schedler. Jeff Palermo reports…:
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

One of two Marksville City Marshall’s accused in the death of a 6-year-old is slated to be sentenced today. Derrick Stafford was convicted last week of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter.