The Department of Justice is going to make an announcement about its decision on the Alton Sterling case this afternoon at 1pm. News was leaked by the Washington Post yesterday that the DOJ was not going to press charges against the Baton Rouge Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Sterling. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James is disappointed that the family had to find out that way…:
CUT 10 (10) “they promised”
James says some people are disappointed in the decision itself.

There was a small mostly peaceful protest last night in front of the Baton Rouge Police headquarters, but three females were arrested and are facing some pretty serious charges for allegedly trying to block a major roadway. Those include aggravated obstruction of a highway, resisting an officer, and failure to disperse. One of the suspect’s was also charged with battery on a police officer for allegedly spitting on a cop.

There are two rounds of storms hitting Louisiana today. The first is moving through southwest Louisiana and making its way east in association with a warm front. Later this evening, forecasters say a squall line will move through the state bringing another potential for severe weather with the biggest threat being damaging winds, possible hail and the potential for tornados…and lots of rain. A flash flood watch is in effect for most areas until tomorrow morning. A tornado watch is posted through 5 this evening.

A lawmaker from Covington wants to make it easier for recall petitions to succeed in Louisiana, and his bill to do just that has cleared a House panel. The current rules state districts with more than 1,000 voters have 180 days to sign up a third of registered voters. Norco Representative Gregory Miller says he can see how that’s impossible…:
Cut 10 (10) “particular thing”
Large districts would need 20% of signatures under the measure headed to the house floor.