The Senate Judiciary Committee rejects a House-approved bill barring the state from penalizing churches and church-goers for in-person services against state emergency orders. Shreveport Senator Gregory Tarver argued the ban did not violate constitutional protections on religious liberty because it allowed for virtual services. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says virtual is not the same…
Republican lawmakers await Governor Edwards’ decision on a potential veto of legislation they passed that would allow the Legislature to overturn parts of a public health emergency. Edwards says he needs every tool available to make sure that more people don’t die from this virus than is necessary.
Constitutional Amendment Four on the November 3rd ballot asks voters if the state should create a new state budget spending limit. Public Affairs Research Council President Robert Travis Scott says the state already has a spending limit…
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Amendment Four is one of seven on the statewide ballot.
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has to update his resume, as he’s now a Special Reserve Deputy with the St Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Becket Breaux says despite Shaq’s busy schedule, he will be active with the department, helping to train and mentor staff via ZOOM. But Breaux will have to update a patrol unit for his newest hire.
Shaq will also have to have his unform special order to fit his 7-foot-1 frame.