It is censorship or protecting your children? A Senate-approved bill restricting what kids can view at the public library clears the House Education Committee, Kevin Gallagher has more.

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According to MarketWatch, Alexandria ranks among the top 10 most affordable cities in the country to live in. It’s the only city in the state to make the ranking.  Alexandria came in 7^th, in the financial website’s list with a median home sale price of $64 thousand.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is one of the top Republican mediators in the debt ceiling talks. President Biden is urging Congress to raise the nation’s debt limit, now at 31-trillion dollars. Graves says the G-O-P is willing to raise the debt ceiling, but they want to cut spending…

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Negotiators are facing a June 1st deadline if a deal is not reached.

If you use your best friend’s Netflix login the day of reckoning has arrived, the streaming giant is cracking down on password sharing in the US. Haggai Davis with General Informatics says on the bright side you’ll have the option to create your own account and keep your profile.

Cut 12 (08)    “…with you.” 

If you want someone outside your household to share your account, you’ll have to pay extra to allow them to do so.

Legislation to require public libraries to limit children’s access to certain materials cleared a House committee Tuesday.  Louisiana Association of School Librarians President Amanda Jones says child safeguards are already in place at virtually ALL libraries, and she says people are using libraries and librarians as political pawns…:

Cut 6 (08)  “…and He weeps.”

The bill has also been accused of seeking to ban books; a claim refuted by A.G. Jeff Landry as not true…:

Cut 7 (13) “…appropriate shelves.”

By an 8-to-3 vote, the committee approves the bill. The measure has already passed in the Senate. It moves now to House floor debate and possible final passage.

A 29-year-old Deville woman has been arrested on rape, human trafficking, and sexual battery charges.  Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Tommy Carnline says they began their investigation into Danielle Sober Trapp in early April in reference to criminal sexual conduct….

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Detectives were able to uncover more alleged crimes and warrants. Carnline says Trapp was re-arrested a second time on outstanding warrants on April 28. The investigation is ongoing.

The House approves a bill that would allow people 18 years of age and older who are not felons to conceal carry a firearm without a permit or training in a 70 to 29 vote. Oil City Republican Representative Danny McCormick says this is the Second Amendment right of every citizen.

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Twenty-seven other states already have similar laws in effect.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office announces a Deville woman has been arrested on child rape and human trafficking charges.The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Tommy Carnline says an investigation began in early April after receiving a complaint in reference to 29-year-old Danielle Sober Trapp and criminal sexual conduct….

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Trapp was re-arrested a second time on outstanding warrants on April 28.

The House approves a bill that would allow law-abiding citizens 18 years of age and older to conceal carry a firearm without a permit or training. Referred to as the “Constitutional Carry” bill, many believe under the 2^nd Amendment gives law-abiding citizens the right to bear arms and should not require a concealed carry permit. Oakdale Representative Dewith Carrier favored the bill. He said the issue is not people carrying guns.

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The bill was passed in a 70 to 29 vote.

If you’ve been binging “Stranger Things” thanks to a friend of a friend’s Netflix password, the day of reckoning has arrived. Brooke Thorington explains.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 31-year-old Casey Hallford and 19-year-old Arianni Williams following a mid-day shooting leaving three injured, one which remains in critical condition. Hallford shot his three siblings during a verbal altercation and fled the scene with Williams. Hallford has been charged with 3 counts of attempted first-degree murder and 1 count of illegal discharge of a weapon while Williams has been charged with 3 counts of principle to attempted first-degree murder.

A bill to restrict what minors can see and read at public libraries – moves closer to passage after clearing a House committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 7, from Turkey Creek Republican Senator Heather Cloud, drew opposition in the House Education Committee from St. Tammany resident Joan Simon, who accuses Republicans of using the issue to score points with voters…:
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Speaking for Senator Cloud’s bill was Attorney General (and candidate for Governor) Jeff Landry, who says his investigators found abundant evidence of adult material available for children to view in Louisiana libraries…:
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The measure passed on an eight to three vote and heads to the House floor for possible final passage.

After emotional debate on the House floor, the lower chamber approved a bill that would allow non felons 18 years old and up to conceal a firearm without a permit. The vote was 71-to-29 in favor. Alexandria Democrat Ed Larvadain voted against it…
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The bill heads to the Senate, where it failed to pass last year.

Twenty-nine-year-old Danielle Trapp of Deville is in the Rapides Parish Detention Center on child rape and human trafficking charges. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says they originally arrested on Trapp on April 17th, but their investigation led to her being re-arrested…
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Anyone with information on this case are urged to call the Rapides Sheriff’s Office.

Shielding your kids from smut? Or un-needed censorship? A Senate-approved bill restricting what kids can view at the public library clears the House Education Committee…:
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It’s an early start for the fifth ranked LSU baseball team today as they begin play in the SEC Tournament by taking on South Carolina at 9:30 this morning. Louisiana Tech also has an early game in the Conference USA Tournament. The Bulldogs will battle Charlotte at 9 AM in Houston.

A bill to allow non felons 18 and older to carry a concealed weapon with out a permit was approved by the House on a 71-29 vote. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says the Second Amendment gives law-abiding citizens the right to do so…
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Similar legislation died in the Senate last year and two years ago this proposal was vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards.

Netflix has begun sending emails informing its users in the United States that the days of sharing passwords for free are over. You’ll now have to pay an additional $7.99 per month for an extra member slot. Haggai Davis with General Informatics says Netflix is no longer messing around…
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Netflix says your account is only meant for you and the people you live with.

A measure that would allow non-felons 18 and older to conceal carry a weapon without needing a permit passed in the House on 71-29 vote. Teiko Foxx has more.
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State lawmakers are working to bring back a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday. In 2018, state lawmakers suspended the sales tax holiday because of a huge budget deficit. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey’s legislation would provide a three-day sales tax exemption on the purchase of guns, ammunition and some hunting supplies. The legislation is nearing final legislative passage.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office announces say a Deville woman has been arrested on child rape and human trafficking charges. R-P-S-O Spokesperson Tommy Carnline says they began their investigation into 29-year-old Danielle Sober Trapp in early April after receiving a complaint in reference to criminal sexual conduct….
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Trapp is facing multiple charges for obscenity, sexual battery and one count of child rape and human trafficking.

If you share your Netflix account with a friend or five, you’ll see a price increase on your monthly bill if you plan to continue sharing your password outside of your home. Haggai Davis with General Informatics says primary account holders should be on the lookout for an email about the password crackdown.
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If you watch Netflix with someone else’s account, Davis says you’ll have the option to create your own account and keep your profile.

One of the “social hot button” bills before the legislature this year is one to restrict what minors can see and read at public libraries. Senate Bill 7, from Turkey Creek Republican Senator Heather Cloud, drew opposition in House Education from St. Tammany resident Joan Simon, who accuses Republicans of using the issue to score points with voters…:

Cut 4 (12)  “…it’s grandstanding!”

Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry, says investigators were able to find abundant evidence of adult material available in Louisiana libraries…:

Cut 5 (12)   “…perform said acts.”

By an 8-to-3 vote, the bill heads to the House for floor debate, and possible final passage.

A bill to establish a database system so rape victims can follow where their kits are in the process passed in the Senate. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says the tracking system would provide accountability with the rape kits.

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The bill heads to the full House for final passage.

A bill to provide a $5 thousand tax credit to families adopting a child under the age of three is approved by the full House in a 97 to 0 vote. Bill author, Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says it’s about helping families help children.

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Under the legislation, if the $5,000 credit exceeds the adoptive family’s tax liability, the state would give the family the balance of that money the year the adoption takes place. The bill heads to the Senate.

At the State Capitol, the House unanimously passes a bill to symbolically do away with slavery in Louisiana, removing it from the state Constitution. Baton Rouge Democrat Rep. Edmund Jordan is the measure’s author. Last year, he pulled the same bill himself, because the language was a little unclear. He says he’s cleared that up this time…:

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That bill heads to the Senate. If it wins final passage it would go to voters this fall. The bill bans slavery and “involuntary servitude” with the exception of convicts sentenced to hard labor.

A bill aimed at making sure lower income school kids get a good breakfast and lunch – for free – clears a House committee. Marrero Rep Kyle Green says assuring kids are well-fed will result in better education outcomes…:

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It would cost taxpayers about $850-thousand a year. The bill goes to the House floor next.

Adoptions can be pretty costly, but a bill that would provide families with a $5,000 tax credit for adopting a child under three has won approval of the full House. Teiko Foxx reports…:

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A Mandeville man is under arrest, after a resident’s doorbell camera captured him trying to break into their home, while armed with a large knife. Clear images show Derrin Cavalier banging on the door, throwing himself against it and cussing loudly. He was located by police, captured and jailed for aggravated attempted burglary.

At the State Capitol, the House unanimously passes a bill to symbolically do away with slavery in Louisiana, removing it from the state Constitution. Baton Rouge Democrat Rep. Edmund Jordan is the measure’s author…:

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That bill heads to the Senate. If it wins final passage it would go to voters this fall. The bill bans slavery and “involuntary servitude” with the exception of convicts sentenced to hard labor.

A bill aimed at making sure lower income school kids get a good breakfast and lunch – for free – clears a House committee. Marrero Rep Kyle Green says assuring kids are well-fed will result in better education outcomes…:

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The bill goes to the House floor next.

At the Capitol, a bill establishing a system to make rape kits more trackable and accountable moves closer to final passage It’s from Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell, and has passed the full Senate and two House committees, with its approval from House Appropriations Monday. Ponchatoula Representative Bill wheat tells Mizell he likes her bill…:

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The bill goes next to the House floor for what could be final passage.

St. John Parish deputies arrested three people they allegedly caught bringing guns – including semi-automatic rifle – to a Pre-K graduation ceremony last Friday. Garyville-Mt. Airy Magnet School was put on lockdown while the man, woman and teen were found and captured. All three have been booked and are awaiting bond. No word yet on why the trio chose to go to a family event so well-armed.

A bill to create accountability for rape kits in Louisiana advances in the legislature…:

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The man who has overseen the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport for 17 years is stepping down. General Manager Chris Giordano announced his retirement yesterday. Giordano’s father Sam Giordano led the fair before him. He will exit May 31^st. Robb Brazzel steps up as Interim GM.

Legislation that would provide families adopting a child under the age of three with a $5 thousand tax credit was approved in the House in a 97 to 0 vote. Bill author, Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says he hopes this will alleviate some of the financial burden for adoptive families…:

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That bill heads to the Senate.

Another bill moving to the full House is Marrero Rep. Kyle Green’s bill to provide free lunch and breakfast for public school kids already getting them at a reduced rate of 70-cents a day. Green says a well-nourished kid is a better student…:

CUT 12(09)      “…able to pay.”

Cost to taxpayers: about $850-k a year. It passes committee and goes up for House vote next.