Severe weather across the state resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, as well as road closures and downed power lines. Maj. Ginny Higgins with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says two people were killed when an EF1 tornado touched down in a rural area of the parish.
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One of the victims was a three-year-old.

Meanwhile, the recovery continues from the deadly floods last August. An online donation website called Crowdrelief is trying to provide financial assistance and they asking flood victims to register at their website, so they can recieve much needed resources. Rob Gaudet says this campaign will change the lives of all involved…
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To donate or apply for assistance, visit Crowd-relief-dot-net.

A state lawmaker is proposing a constiutional amendment that would ask voters if they want speed cameras in Louisiana. The measure would need two-thirds legislative approval and Covington Representative Paul Hollis says if he’s able to get his proposal through the legislature, he thinks voters will approve it…
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Another bill up for discussion in the regular session is a measure that requires more training for police officers to help de-escalate encounters with the public. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James’ bill also has a provision to revoke an officer’s training certification after certain disciplinary actions…
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These measures will be debated in the legislative session that begins next week.