12:30 PM Newscast

Louisiana’s 2014 law that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals went before the U-S Supreme Court today. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino on what the justices have to consider…
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A ruling is expected in June.

A big night last night for former Vice President Joe Biden makes it likely the Democratic primary will remain competitive by the time Louisianans head to the polls April 4th.  JMC Analytics publisher John Couvillon says Louisianans will likely be picking between Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Elizabeth Warren in April, despite Biden’s big night…
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who had a sizeable presence in Louisiana, dropped out and endorsed Biden this morning.

The US Army is investing over $26 million into Fort Polk for barracks renovations and infrastructure replacements.  Congressman Mike Johnson says he has been pushing for the investment since last year.

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Johnson calls it a huge win for the soldiers at Fort Polk as the needs were critical, adding this is just the beginning of continued investments.
State Representative Lance Harris of Alexandria announces he’s running for the fifth district congressional seat that’s being left vacant by the retiring Ralph Abraham. Republican Ouachita Police Juror Scotty Robinson and Democrat Candy Christophe of Alexandria are also in the race.