Senate President Page Cortez introduces legislation requiring the Governor to meet with the Legislature before making any decisions related to extensions of public health emergencies. Cortez says the Governor would still maintain his constitutional authority to issue orders, this just gives lawmakers a seat at the table.
Democrats are pushing back against Republican efforts in the special session to restrict or change the Governor’s public health authority or require him to consult with the Legislature. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James doesn’t expect any of the GOP efforts to make it into law because most Democrats refuse to support the bills, which he says are hypocritical.
Legislators will take a look at ways to help Hurricane Laura-ravaged southwest
Louisiana recover in the ongoing special session. Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns says his first priority is securing funding for the region’s school districts. He says at the moment many students are scattered across the state leading to misleading school attendance rolls…
Two people are dead after deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office fatally shot a man they witnessed murder his girlfriend on Monday night. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says deputies arrived to find the couple in the street and arguing prior to the shooting.
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The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Louvenia Penwright and her partner Willie Shropshire, 57.