The Louisiana House convenes at 2 PM and all eyes are on House Bill 813. The proposed law can charge pregnant women with murder if they get an abortion. The legislation is expected to be amended so a pregnant woman who gets an abortion does not face criminal charges and the new language would reaffirm a current law that says abortions would be outlawed in Louisiana if Roe versus Wade is overturned.

Due to a nationwide shortage of infant formula, the Louisiana Department of Health issues advice for parents.
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has been named to the powerful Appropriations Committee. Letlow says the committee seat will help her fulfill campaign promises for her district, which include increasing broadband access to rural areas of the state and supporting the needs of Louisiana farmers.
Cut 7 (09) “…right now.”
Letlow also says education funding will be a priority as well.

A House resolution that tried to repeal a state rule requiring COVID vaccine shots for students 16 and older to attend school was rejected by a Senate Committee. Louisiana Solicitor General Elizabeth Murrill testified in favor of the resolution and she says L-D-H should not press the COVID vaccine on children…
Cut 4 (12) “…indefinitely.”
But several senators says parents can get an exemption from the COVID vaccine requirement.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has been chosen to fill an empty seat on the House Committee on Appropriations. The committee is responsible for funding the Federal government’s vital programs. Letlow says it’s an honor to be chosen for such a powerful committee and to help the Bayou State.

Cut 6  (08) “…needs.” 

Letlow is the first Louisianan to serve on House Appropriations since 2013.

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…

Cut 8 (09)  “…give up.”
A recall of formula made by Abbott at their Michigan plant along with supply chain issues has only exacerbated the formula shortage.

To help fight the ongoing opioid epidemic, the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Behavioral Health is offering extended hours and treatment services in the Northwest and Northshore regions of the state. Traci Perry with OBH says it takes a combination of medication and evidence-based treatment to keep patients on the right track.

Cut 12 (11) “…stay in recovery.” 

A Senate bill requiring public schools to adopt policies by the end of the year regarding cameras to be installed in Louisiana special education classrooms advances from House Education.  Sandra Guichard, a mother of two special needs children says she placed a recorder on her daughter when she suspected she was being abused at school.

Cut 14 (10)  “…her face.”

The bill requires policies to be in place by December 31^st.

An intense debate is expected this afternoon on the House floor over a bill that would charge a pregnant woman with murder if she has an abortion and the medical provider who performs them. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says his bill is not about putting doctors and mothers in jail…

Cut 5 (07) “…protection of the child.”
Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, says the House Bill 813 is clearly unconstitutional, and he’ll veto the legislation if it reaches his desk…

Cut 7 (07) “…off my desk.”
The House is scheduled to convene at 2 PM.

For a second time, the House rejects a bill that would ban corporal punishment in Louisiana public schools. While the practice of spanking and paddling in school is generally not used in large school systems the practice is still allowed in rural school districts.

Students 16 and older will likely be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to attend school this fall. A House resolution preventing the rule from going into effect was rejected by a Senate committee. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau voted against the effort to block the rule because parents can submit a written exemption…

Cut 3 (09) “…clearly is.”

A Senate-approved bill requiring Louisiana public schools to adopt cameras in special needs classroom policies by the end of the year advances from House Education. Jennifer Carignan, President of Louisiana Save Our Schools begged lawmakers to find funding and to hold schools accountable for installing cameras in the classroom.

Cut 15 (08)  “…to help them.”

The cameras will cost an estimated $6-million.

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. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

For a second time, the House rejects a bill that would ban corporal punishment in Louisiana public schools. While the practice of spanking and paddling in school is generally not used in large school systems the practice is still allowed in rural school districts. 31 states ban corporal punishment in public schools.

The nationwide shortage of infant formula has parents of newborns looking for options. Director of Nutrition Services at the Louisiana Department of Health Jennifer Nicklas suggests looking at smaller retailers like drug stores and reminds parents not to attempt to make your own formula, and never…

Cut 10 (08) “…breast milk.”

A Senate-approved bill requiring Louisiana public schools to adopt cameras in special needs classroom policies by the end of the year advances from House Education. Parent Jody Rollins, whose son is nonverbal, says it’s as if education is lawless.

Cut 16 (11)  “…good feeling.”

A bill passed last year requiring cameras in special needs classrooms however many have not because they say it’s too costly.

A bill that would consider an abortion an act of murder is scheduled for debate today on the House floor. House Bill 813 would punish women who have the procedure and doctors who perform them, with prison time. Oil City Republican Rep. Danny McCormick is the sponsor of the controversial bill…
Cut 4 (10) “…that’s my goal.”
Speaking to the Baton Rouge Rotary Club, Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, says he has many issues with the bill…
cut 6 (13) “….with that bill”
The governor also says it’s absurd to suggest that a woman would be jailed for an abortion.

Due to a nationwide shortage of infant formula, the Louisiana Department of Health issues advice for parents…
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

LDH’s Office of Behavioral Health is expanding opioid treatment services in Shreveport and Hammond. Opioid treatment specialist Traci Perry….
cut 11 (12) “…. life-saving services”
A phone number to call is 844-535-7291.

An intense debate is expected this afternoon on the House floor over a bill that would charge a pregnant woman with murder if she has an abortion. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says his bill is not about putting doctors and mothers in jail…
cut 5 (07) “….protection of the child”
Governor John Bel Edwards calls the bill patently unconstitutional and he’ll veto it if it reaches his desk…
cut 7 (07) “…off my desk”
The House is scheduled to convene at 2 PM.

A Senate committee has rejected a House-approved measure that would have prevented the Edwards administration from requiring students 16 and up to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. So that means this fall most high schoolers and college students will need to be vaccinated against COVID or submit a written exemption.

LDH is expanding treatment services for opioid addiction in two areas of the state…
Cut 3 (35) “…I’m David Grubb.”

A nationwide baby formula shortage is causing problems for mothers with infants. Director of Nutrition Services at the Louisiana Department of Health Jennifer Nicklas says for parents in the WIC program, the list of approved formula substitutions has been expanded…
cut 9 (08) “….subsitutions”

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…
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

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.
Cut 14 (10) “…her face.”
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…
Cut 8 (09) “…give up.”
A recall of formula made by Abbott at their Michigan plant along with supply chain issues has only exacerbated the formula shortage.

A bill that would consider an abortion an act of murder in Louisiana is scheduled for debate Thursday on the House floor. House Bill 813 would punish women who have the procedures, and doctors who perform them, with prison time. Oil City Republican Rep. Danny McCormick says his bill seeks to put abortion on the same level as infanticide…:

Cut 4 (10)  “…that’s my goal.”

Speaking Wednesday to the Baton Rouge Rotary Club, Governor John Bel Edwards said he doesn’t often come out on a bill before lawmakers have had their votes, but he worries HB813 won’t survive any possible legal challenge…:

Cut 6 (13)  “…with that bill.”

Edwards also indicated he’d veto the bill if it makes it to his desk.

A Senate bill requiring public schools to adopt policies by the end of the year regarding cameras to be installed in Louisiana special education classrooms advances from House Education.  Sandra Guyichard, a mother of two special needs children says she placed a recorder on her daughter when she suspected her was being abused.

Cut 14 (10)  “…her face.”

The bill requires policies to be in place by December 31, 2022, for about 9,000 once funds are available. The cameras will cost an estimated $6-million.

Jody Rollins, whose son is nonverbal with severe autism, implored lawmakers to remove any obstacles school districts have to install cameras. She says it’s as if education is lawless and they are not forced to follow policies set forth by lawmakers.

Cut 16 (11)  “…good feeling.”

A Monroe woman who allegedly fled police after being caught shoplifting, then got into a traffic crash that killed two – including her own baby – is now in custody. It happened Monday. Monroe PD Sgt. Mike Fendall says Candace Gill fled the accident scene on foot; leaving her injured & dying baby in the car. A male passenger, reportedly her boyfriend, was also killed. He says she was taken into custody today without incident…:

CUT 11(08)      “…to deal with.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is among the 50 GOP senators who will vote “no” on a bill to codify the terms of the Supreme Court Roe V. Wade decision into federal law. The bill is seen as a move to protect abortion rights, should the High Court overturn Roe. Senator Cassidy…:

CUT 14(12)      “…against it again.

The House committee looking into the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene charges former State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves with contempt for failing to turn over his personal journals. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

Cut 01  (34)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

We’ve had an uptick in COVID 19 cases. The Department of Health reports just over 700 new cases today, with 68 people in the hospital with the virus statewide. LDH also reports 4 more people have died with COVID.

The legislative committee investigating the 2019 death of Ronald Green in State Police custody is holding former LSP head Kevin Reeves in contempt for refusing to turn over journals from when he was in charge. He turned over some, but far from all. Committee chair Tanner Magee, of Houma, says he’d also like Reeves to be fined $5000..:

CUT 08(08)      “…in contempt.”

If other lawmakers agree, a court order will be issued to make Reeves hand over the un-redacted documents requested.

A suspected shoplifter, fleeing from police in Monroe Monday and causing a car crash that killed two people, has been apprehended. Monroe Police Sgt. Mike Fendall says Candace Gill led cops on a high speed chase, running a red light and crashing the car. She then fled on foot; leaving her baby injured and dying in the car…:

CUT 10(11)      “…negligent injury”

An unidentified adult male also died in the crash.

A U.S. Senate bill to make the terms of the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling a matter of federal law seems destined to fail in a vote today. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy and all fellow GOP senators will vote no, as well as one or more Democrats. Cassidy says, as a doctor, he cannot support a bill that allows abortion right up to the week of birth…:

CUT 13(13)      “…outside the womb.”

The bill needs 60 votes to pass, which it apparently does not have.

At the Capitol, lawmakers made an unusual move this week to resurrect a controversial Louisiana version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill after it was shot down by the House Education Committee last week. The bill would ban educators from teaching sexual orientation and gender identity to students up to eighth grade, and prevent them from talking about their OWN identities in all grades.