Governor John Bel Edwards addresses the issue of gun control during his monthly call-in radio show. Edwards says in the wake of the latest mass shooting in Florida, he’s calling for a more robust background check system for firearm purchases.
Edwards also came out against aftermarket additions that alter the capabilities of legally purchased automatic rifles.
Edwards says he would like to see a purchasing ban for those on the No-Fly list, and firearm bans for those who commit violent crimes, and have a history of mental illness.
State Police is asking the public not to share all comments through social media. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says they encourage citizens to report suspicious activity, but they ask the public not to share unsubstantiated threats through social media because it creates chaos and panic…
Dwight says if you do see a threat and if it’s viewed as an imminent danger, you should call 9-1-1. If there is more investigation needed, other agencies will step in. He says citizens are more scared than usual right now and are reporting suspicious activity quicker…
A House committee is expected today to hear Representative Jack McFarland’s legislation that would require Medicaid patients to pay a copay at an E-R for non-emergency treatment. Jeff Palermo has more.
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The special session hit the wall yesterday, at least temporarily, as lawmakers wrestle over a tax reform bill aimed at salvaging a fraction of a one penny sales tax while getting rid of some special tax exemptions. Political observers say the failure of that bill could tank the whole special session. The senate is out until Sunday while the house convenes today at 5.