Governor John Bel Edwards signs into law measures aimed at keeping both motorists and police officers safe during a traffic stop. One by Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown requires driver’s ed to include information about how motorists should behave if they get pulled over…:
Cut 7 (10) “officer’s directions”
The law goes into effect August 1.

The governor has vetoed a bill that would provide freedom of expression on college campuses, calling it a solution in search of a problem. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says his measure was about protecting rights that are under siege at many universities…:
Cut 10 (08) “for Louisiana”
Harris has been a vocal opponent to many of the governor’s proposals, and he hopes the veto wasn’t politically motivated.

Miscues cost the Tigers as the Florida Gators win the national championship away from LSU. Jeff Palermo has a recap of the game…:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Two suspects are in custody and two more are sought in the brutal attack on a pair of tourists over the weekend that left one in critical condition. New Orleans Police are looking for 20-year-old Rashaad Piper and 18-year-old Nicholas Polgowski on the charge of second degree robbery.