Votes are expected today on bills that are part of Governor John Bel Edwards’ criminal justice reform package. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny has a couple of bills that would provide parole eligibility for more prisoners and reduce sentences for first-time offenders….
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Supporters of the criminal justice reform package say it will decrease Louisiana’s inmate population by 10-percent over the next decade and save the state 262-million dollars during that time.

The LSU Baseball team is Super Regional bound after defeating Rice 5-0 last night to win the Baton Rouge Regional. Freshman pitcher Eric Walker struck out eight and scattered eight hits. LSU will host either Southern Miss or Mississippi State in the Super Regionals this weekend.

Drivers ed courses will soon be required to teach those seeking a driver’s license how to act when stopped by a law enforcement officer. Legislation calling for this requirement has reached the governor’s desk . Lafayette Senator Page Cortez says it helps police officers when drivers know what to do during a traffic stop….
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Louisiana’s 2017 coastal master plan has received final approval from state lawmakers, which will allow the state to move forward on several projects designed to protect and restore the state’s coast. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Jimmy Frederick….
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Frederick says unfortunately, they will not be able to break ground on a major sediment diversion project until 2022, because of the permitting process.