The full House is set to debate a bill that would consider an abortion an act of murder and send mothers who have one to prison…
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A House panel investigating the fatal arrest death of Ronald Greene is moving forward with contempt charges, that would carry a five-thousand-dollar fine against former State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves for not turning over his personal journals that lawmakers believe contain information regarding the investigation into Greene’s death. Reeves’ lawyer calls the contempt charge inappropriate and unnecessary.

A Senate-approved bill requiring public schools to adopt policies by the end of the year regarding cameras to be installed in special education classrooms heads to the House floor for final legislative passage. Sandra Guichard, a mother of two special needs children, told the House Education Committee she placed a recorder on her daughter when she suspected abuse.
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The estimated price tag for the installation of cameras statewide is six million dollars.

The nationwide shortage of infant formula has parents of newborns looking for options and guidance. Director of Nutrition Services at the Louisiana Department of Health Jennifer Nicklas is advising families to shop at different stores…
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A recall of formula made by Abbott at their Michigan plant along with supply chain issues has only exacerbated the formula shortage.

According to an Associated Press report, federal prosecutors are doubtful they can successfully charge State Police involved in the 2019 death of Ronald Greene with a civil rights violation. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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Last week the House Education Committee voted down a bill that would prohibit teachers from discussing their sexual orientation or gender identity in front of the classroom. But the House has voted to bring the bill to the floor for debate so the legislation has been revived.

The House Education Committee approves legislation that would allow parents or students to file a civil lawsuit against a school if they do not accept their vaccine exemption in order to be admitted to a school. Health Freedom Louisiana spoke in support of the legislation. Co-director Fiorella Trapani (Fee-oh-rella Tro-han-ee)….
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The measure passed on a six to five vote.

U-L Lafayette is leading a 14-million dollar research project that will look to see how oysters can survive in low-salinity environments. Associate biology professor Doctor Beth Stauffer says there’s been a decline in oyster production because of low salinity environments, so they want to identify heritable traits that make some oysters hardier than others…
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On the three-year anniversary of Ronald Greene’s fatal arrest in Union Parish, the Associated Press published a report that says federal prosecutors are becoming increasingly skeptical they can bring a successful civil rights case against the troopers shown on body camera video beating Greene before he died. Baton Rouge criminal defense attorney Richard Sprinkle says that’s because it’s hard to determine if the troopers tased or pepper-sprayed him after he was in custody…
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Sprinkle says Greene’s family does not need a federal civil rights charge against the LSP officers to move forward with a civil lawsuit for wrongful death.

The statewide average gasoline price is up another two cents today to $4.06 according to Triple-A. That’s about ten cents shy of the record set in March.

East Baton Rouge Sheriff Corporal Nick Tullier who was shot during a police ambush in 2016 was laid to rest in Denham Springs on Tuesday.
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A bill to allow parents to bring a lawsuit against the entity that prevents a student’s entry to a school on the basis of their immunization status advances from House Education. Houma Representative Beryl Amedee’s bill will give parents legal recourse if their child is denied admittance because they opted out of any vaccination.
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The House Education Committee approves a bill that gives parents legal recourse if their child is denied admittance into a school based on vaccination status…
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Also at the capitol, the Louisiana Senate rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have required local government approval before a large corporate tax break is given to manufacturers.  LABI opposed the measure.

Louisiana said goodbye to East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy Nick Tullier during a funeral service attended by law enforcement officers from across the country. Tullier was one of six officers shot in July of 2016 during an ambush on Baton Rouge law enforcement officers. Governor John Bel Edwards says Tullier responded to a call of officers down and for that, he’s a hero
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Tullier was shot three times and not given much of a chance to live, but he defied the odds until an infection ended his life on May 5th

U-L Lafayette is participating in a three-year research effort to see how oysters can be more resilient in low-salinity environments. U-L Lafayette Associate Biology Professor Doctor Beth Stauffer says they are using a 14-million dollar research initiative to identify heritable traits that make some oysters hardier than others…
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Today marks the third anniversary of the death of Ronald Greene. His death has put State Police under a microscope for a possible cover-up as Greene’s family was originally told he died in a crash, but body camera video shows he was involved in a violent encounter with State Troopers. Paramedic Cindy Ott described what she saw when she arrived on the scene…
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A federal civil rights investigation is underway, but no charges have been handed down.

The Louisiana House backs a proposal that will phase out a temporary sales tax that’s set to expire in 2025. The tax generates over 400-million dollars in revenues a year and Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala’s bill will begin the phase-out in 2023 so the state doesn’t face a fiscal cliff in 2025…
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Democrats are concerned the legislation will result in budget cuts. The measure still needs Senate approval.

The state Supreme Court hears arguments today over pre-2019 non-unanimous jury verdicts, and whether those convicted should be eligible for a new trial…:
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Arguments are underway in a federal court in Baton Rouge as a coalition of civil rights groups seek to toss out the Congressional district map approved by Republican lawmakers in February. The plaintiffs say there should be a second majority-Black congressional district, but GOP legislators say the Black population is too spread out to have two majority-minority districts.

Today is the three-year anniversary of the death of Ronald Greene, a black motorist who led State Police on a high-speed chase. When the chase ended, body camera video shows State Troopers punching and tasing Greene, who later died in custody. Federal prosecutors have been looking into whether civil rights violations occurred and local district attorney John Belton says he plans to convene a grand jury once he receives investigative files from the U-S Attorney’s Office…
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Belton says he’ll provide an update on the case to the Greene family at 1 PM today.

Also at one o’clock today, funeral services begin for East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier, who died last week. Six years ago he was shot multiple times during an ambush on Baton Rouge law enforcement.

The Louisiana Supreme Court will hear arguments today over whether prisoners convicted by a non-unanimous verdict should get a new trial. The state’s highest court is looking at the case of Reginald Reddick, he was convicted in 1997 in Plaquemines Parish for murder on a 10-2 jury vote. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says what the court decides will set a huge precedent…
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There are about 15-hundred inmates behind bars as a result of a non-unanimous jury verdict.

The CDC reports that the recent outbreak of bird flu seen in wild birds in 34 states, including Texas and Alabama, has not been detected in Louisiana. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries State Veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour…
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At this time L-D-W-F says there is no reason for anyone to change or limit their outdoor or bird-related activities.

Today is the third anniversary of Ronald Greene’s death. The 49-year-old black man was punched and tased following a high-speed chase that ended in Union Parish. No charges have been handed down related to his fatal arrest and a legislative committee continues to look into accusations of a cover-up. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle…
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The Louisiana Supreme Court hears arguments today over whether the state should grant new trials to prisoners convicted on non-unanimous verdicts. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the case involves Reginald Reddick, who was convicted on a 10-2 jury verdict in 1997 for killing another man in Plaquemines Parish…
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The bird flu is migrating across the country, but so far Louisiana has a clean bill of health. David Grubb has the story…
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Gas prices are soaring above four dollars a gallon. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.04, 17-cents higher than a week ago. AAA says the increase is primarily due to the high cost of crude oil, which is selling for over 100-dollars a barrel.