A Senate-approved bill requiring the Governor inform lawmakers seven days prior to the extension of any public order, and explain why the extension was necessary is being taken up in a House committee today. Shreveport Senator Barry Milligan says forcing the Governor to give lawmakers some heads up will save everyone a lot of heartburn…
The bill creates a committee of legislative leaders that could question the Governor about the order but has no authority to stop the order from being extended. Because the bill doesn’t challenge the Governor’s power it had the full backing of Senate Dems, but New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says if the House were to amend it to strip public health authority from the Governor that would change quickly…
Some House Republicans have indicated they would like to see the Governor’s unilateral authority reduced on emergency orders, a sentiment that could work its way into the bill.
A Denham Springs man is arrested after he’s found hiding in a Florida teenager’s closet, where authorities estimate he’s been staying off and on for over a month. Hernando County Sheriff’s Detective Tom Cameron says 36-year-old Johnathan Lee Rossmoine was found when the victim’s mother saw movement in her daughter’s bedroom.
The victim and the suspect had first met through a chatting app two years ago.
Oil City Representative Danny McCormick’s bill providing civil and criminal immunity to people who gather for religious services against state orders during an emergency is ebing heard today in committee. McCormick says the bill was in part inspired by the story of Central Pastor Tony Spell who faces charges for holding large services against state orders…
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