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…:
Cut 1 (33) “…Kevin Gallagher.”

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…
cut 14 (06) “…..our citizens”
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…
cut 13 (11) your account”
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.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

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….
Cut 8 (10) “…was investigating.”
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.
Cut 11 (11) “…friends with.”
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.

Cut 3 (10) “…rape kit.”

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.

Cut 7 (08)  “…lives forever.” 

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…:

CUT 10(04)      “…needs to be.”

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…:

CUT 12(09)      “…able to pay.”

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…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Teiko Foxx.”

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…:

CUT 09(07)      “…we are good.”

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…:

CUT 13(12)      “…is impossible.”

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…:

CUT 05(08)      “…evidence.”

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…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

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…:

CUT 06(12)      “…bill does.”

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.

After numerous stories of rape kits getting lost and the backlog of processing Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell decided to make the system more accountable with legislation to create a tracking system for the kits. 40 other states already have protocols in place to track rape kits.

Cut 4 (08)  “…for that point.” 

The bill has passed in the Senate and heads to the full House for final passage.

Legislation to provide families adopting a child under the age of three with a $5 thousand tax credit passed in the House. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmond’s bill prohibits the tax credit from applying to the adoption of a child from foster care and a taxpayer from claiming the credit and claiming the deduction.

Cut 8 (07)  “…the other.” 

The bill heads to the Senate.

The House unanimously approves a bill to symbolically abolish slavery in Louisiana. Louisiana voters rejected a similar proposal last year but Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan asked them to reject it because the amendment’s language was confusing. He says the language is clearer this year.

Cut 10 (04) “…needs to be.”

Slavery was abolished in the US in 1865. But more than 150 years later, states are banning involuntary servitude and slavery in their state constitutions.

Legislation to provide free breakfast and lunch for K-12 students who are eligible for reduced-priced meals advances in House Appropriations. Marrero Representative Kyle Green says students who qualify for reduced-priced meals have to pay $14 per month, the bill removes the copay. If approved, it would go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year.

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

Cut 3 (10) “…rape kit.”

The bill has passed in the Senate and heads to the full House for final passage.

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

Cut 7 (08)  “…lives forever.” 

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.

The state House has unanimously approved a bill that would symbolically abolish slavery in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan’s legislation would add language to the state’s constitution that would abolish slavery and involuntary servitude forever…

Cut 9 (07) “…we are good.”

Jordan’s measure heads to the Senate for its approval. Since it’s a constitutional amendment, it will also need voter approval.

While the restaurant industry is still recovering from the effects of the COVID pandemic,  Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says eateries, like every other industry, have had to endure record inflation, supply-chain issues, and shortages.

Cut 5 (06)   “…coming due.”

And even though some restaurants have closed since the pandemic, Harris says there are new ventures that opened their doors.

The Louisiana House approves a constitutional amendment that would symbolically abolish slavery. Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865. But more than 150 years later, states are banning involuntary servitude and slavery in their state constitutions. Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan…
Cut 11 (15) “…to slavery.”
Jordan’s legislation will need approval from the Senate and voters.

Legislation to phase out the corporate franchise tax continues to make its way through the legislative process. Franklin Senator Bret Allain says the tax hinders the state’s ability to attract new businesses…
cut 14 (10) “….has the on the books”
That’s Allain speaking before the House Ways and Means Committee, which sent the legislation to the House floor for more discussion.

It wasn’t too long ago when Louisiana’s signature restaurant industry was struggling to stay in business when the pandemic turned things upside down. Brooke Thorington has more.
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For the second consecutive year, LSU’s Dylan Crews has been named the SEC Player of the Year. The junior leads the SEC in hitting with a .423 average. And Paul Skenes has been named SEC Pitcher of the year. He leads the SEC in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average. LSU will begin play in the SEC Tournament tomorrow morning.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff deputies continue to investigate a Sunday night mass shooting at a street party in Thibodaux where seven people were shot and two others injured trying to escape the gunfire. Sheriff Craig Webre…

Cut 12 (08)    “…following up.” 
Webre says there were as many people as 500 people in the crowd when at least 12 shots rang out within three seconds. Thankfully no one was killed.

Legislation that would provide families adopting a child under the age of three with a $5 thousand tax credit was approved by the full House without objection 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 under this legislation.

Cut 6 (12)  “…bill does.” 

Chris Giordano the longtime general manager of the State Fair of Louisiana has resigned. Giordano has been at the helm for 17 years, and he replaced his father Sam who held the position for more than 30 years. Robb Brazzel has been appointed interim GM.

Two donors made individual $1 million donations towards ULM $2.3 million raised in 24 hours during their first Day of Giving. Teiko Foxx has the story.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”