A Senate committee approves a measure that would offer parole after 30 years for murderers who received life sentences as juveniles. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Johnson supports the measure. She says the state should draw a line between immature juveniles and corrupt juveniles.

Cut 11 (05) “peer pressure”

If the bill passes, 89 people out of 300 sentenced to life in prison for crimes committed as juveniles would be immediately eligible for parole.

But Kaplan Senator Jonathan Perry says during the entire discussion, there was no mention of the victims of these crimes.

Cut 13 (09) “get notified”

The bill heads to the Senate floor for more debate.

A proposal heading to the House floor would shorten the waiting period for a divorce to be finalized for couples with minor children.

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Agricultural Commissioner Mike Strain has delayed the sale of Kaput feral hog bait in Louisiana because of the danger it poses to other animals. Strain says black bears can overturn the feeders containing the bait and dump the contents.

Cut 14 (09) “species”