A Senate committee passed a bill by New Orleans Senator Troy Carter that would prohibit the sale of assault weapons under the age of 21. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says 18-year-olds are not emotionally mature enough to own a firearm.
Cut 9 (12) “responsible adult.”
But Kaplan Senator Jonathan Perry says attempts to tighten gun laws will only hurt legal gun owners because criminals don’t care about laws.
Cut 11 (11) “them anyways”
Despite the opposition, the bill passed on a four-to-three vote and heads to the Senate Floor where a spirited debate is expected.

Also passing out of a Senate committee, a bill to let voters decide on legalizing sports gambling.

Ville Platte Senator Eric LaFleur is not moving forward with legislation that would allow 18 to 20-year-olds purchase alcohol if they’ve been educated on the dangers of drinking too much. State officials say lowering the drinking age would put the state in jeopardy of losing federal funds. LaFleur says his bill is an attempt to curb underage binge drinking…
cut 15 (10) “….binge drinking”
A bill that would prohibit inmates convicted of murder from seeking long term medical care outside of prison through a medical furlough is heading to the Senate floor.Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti’s legislation also alerts nursing homes and doctors if an inmate is transferred to their facility for care….
cut 4 (11) “….there for”

A bill that would bar those under 21 from purchasing assault weapons has passed committee and is headed to the Senate floor. Matt Doyle has more.
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There’s potential for severe weather as a cold front swings through Louisiana tonight and into the overnight hours. Five parishes are already under a severe thunderstorm watch until six o’ clock. Those parishes are Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Sabine and Webster. We’ll see cooler weather tomorrow.

A bill that would give voters a chance to legalize sports betting at gaming establishments passed out of a Senate committee today. The proposed legislation sets up the opportunity place bets on sporting contests at any facility that currently has gaming, including bars and restaurants with video poker machines. Houma Senator Norby Chabert says he’ll amend video poker out of the bill…
cut 8 (11) “…the waterfall”

And Ville Platte Senator Eric LaFleur has decided not to move forward with legislation to allow 18 to 20-year-olds to drink legally, if they receive parental permission and obtain special certification. State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves voiced his concern, especially since the state has improved its numbers on fatal D-U-I accidents involving those under 21…
cut 14 (11) “…31.25 percent”

A measure heading to the Senate floor would prohibit the sale of assault weapons to those under the age of 21. It passed out of a Senate committee on a four to three vote and New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison was on hand to testify in support…
cut 10 (07) “….assault rifles”
Opponents say this legislation will not stop a young person from killing someone and the bill only hurts responsible gun owners.

Ville Platte Senator Eric LaFleur withdrew his bill that would allow 18 to 20-year-olds with parental consent to purchase alcohol, after a Senate panel balked at the potential loss of federal funds. Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Juana Marine-Lombard.
Cut 13 (10) “to lose”
LaFleur says his legislation was an attempt to curtail underage binge drinking.

A bill that would give voters the opportunity to decide if they would want legalized sports betting at establishments that already have gaming passes out of a Senate committee. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Britanny have filed a lawsuit against a San Diego jeweler claiming the business scammed them out of nine-million dollars over the years by grossly over charging them for diamonds. An attorney for the jeweler says his client did nothing wrong.

A Senate committee passed a bill by New Orleans Senator Troy Carter that would prohibit the sale of assault weapons under the age of 21. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says 18-year-olds are not emotionally mature enough to own a firearm.
Cut 9 (12) “responsible adult.”
The bill was inspired in large part by the Parkland school shooter Nickolas Cruz who at age of 19 used an assault rifle to kill 17 people, but Baton Rouge Senator Bodi White says if a shooter wants a high body count, he doesn’t need a rifle to do it.
Cut 12 (10) “a revolver”
The measure passed on a four to three vote and heads to the Senate floor.

Senate Judiciary “B” passes a bill to allow sports book wagering in any facility that has gaming, including video poker. Houma Senator Norby Chabert argued in favor, because other states could soon allow sports book wagering and put Louisiana gaming interests at a competitive disadvantage.
Cut 6 (07) “our state”
The Senate Finance committee may have to sign off on that bill next.

A bill prohibiting inmates guilty of first or second degree murder from receiving medical furloughs passed out of a Senate committee. Legislation passed last year that allowed convicted murderers the opportunity to get released from prison temporarily for medical reasons. But Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says it’s not fair to the victim’s family…
Cut 3 (11) “do that.”
The bill heads to the Senate floor.

The Louisiana NAACP plans to protest daily at the offices of Attorney General Jeff Landry in an effort to convince the A-G to allow a grand jury to hear the evidence in the Alton Sterling Shooting. State Director Michael McClanahan expects groups to get larger and remain camped out for longer stints…
cut 12 (10) “….the grounds”
Landry announced a week ago, the officers involved in the shooting of Sterling would not face criminal charges.

A bill prohibiting inmates guilty of first or second degree murder to receive medical furloughs passed out of a senate committee. But Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says it’s not fair to make victim’s families relive horrible crimes every time an offender asks for a furlough…
Cut 3 (11) “do that.”
Legislation passed last year allowed convicted murderers the opportunity to get released from prison temporarily for medical reasons.

A bill to allow sports book gaming has cleared a senate committee. Voters will have to approve the measure and then local option could opt out the same way video poker is legislated. Much of the discussion on the legislation was not on the whether sports betting is a good thing for Louisiana, instead it was on whether, video poker establishments should be allowed to have equipment, so gamblers can put money down on sports events. Houma Senator Norby Chabert says no.
Cut 7 (11) “to Mississippi”
Supporters of the legislation say surrounding states are gearing up to allow sports gambling and Louisiana should to.

The Louisiana House approves legislation to toughen the penalties for those convicted of hazing. Kelley Ray has more.
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A senate committee has approved a bill that would legalize sports gambling in Louisiana. The measure would allow gamblers to make sports bets at exisiting gaming facilities, including restaurants and bars that have video poker machines. The legislation could be sent to Senate Finance, because of the costs associated with regulating it.

Up for debate in a Senate committee room right now is a bill that would ban the sale of assault weapons to those under the age of 21. It’s facing opposition from second-amendment supporters. Louisiana Shooting Association lobbyist Wade Duty says it doesn’t make sense to have 18-to 20-year-olds serve in the military, but barred from purchasing assualt weapons…
cut 7 (11) “….for it”
In committee, testifying in favor of the bill is New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison.

The Louisiana NAACP is urging the state attorney general to have a grand jury review the evidence in the Alton Sterling Shooting. State Director Michael McClanahan….
cut 13 (11) “…our citizenery”
Attorney General Jeff Landry announced last week that he would not pursue criminal charges against officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake.

A Senate Committee will hear a gun control bill today that would raise the minimum age of purchase for firearms to 21. Matt Doyle has more.
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Crews have removed a pickup truck from water along I-20 in Webster Parish between Minden and Dixie Inn and the search continues for the driver. Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area as the search and recovery is causing a backup on Interstate 20.

At this hour, a Senate committee is hearing legislation that would call for a referendum to legalize sports betting and internet gambling. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says allowing this type of gambling and taxing it, can provide much needed revenue for the state…
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If the bills pass the legislature, the referendum elections would be held in November.

Forecasters say strong to severe storms are expected later today and tonight in Louisiana, because of a cold front. State Climatologist Barry Keim says heavy rain is also possible…
cut 8 (12) “….and tornadoes”
It will be cooler tomorrow with high temperatures in the low 70s to mid 60s.

A gun control bill will be heard in Senate Judiciary C today that would raise the minimum purchasing age for assault weapons to 21. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter, calls himself a gun enthusiast, but says his legislation is one step forward in curbing gun violence.

Carter says the legislation would level the legal playing field between assault weapons and handguns, and is not infringing on gun rights.

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But Louisiana Shooting Association lobbyist Wade Duty says the bills are flawed, because it’s not so easy to determine what constitutes an assault weapon.

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He says gun manufacturers can easily bypass restrictions by subtly modifying their products in ways that are easy to undue.

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A bill that calls for a statewide referendum to legalize sports betting in Louisiana will be heard in a senate committee today. Metairie Senator Daniel Martiny says the argument against his legislation is that it expands gambling, but it can help generate a stable revenue source for state government…

The U-S Supreme Court could soon strike down a decades old federal law that has banned sports betting outside of Nevada. Martiny says another argument in favor of his legislation is that nearby states are poised to allow sports book betting, if there’s a  favorable ruling from the nation’s highest court…

Cut 15 (09) “sports wagering.”

Hazing tht kills someone is closer to becoming a felony crime in Louisiana as a proposal to strengthen the penalty sailed through the state house. Rep. Nancy Landry’s bill was backed 87-0 Monday, followed by applause.

A bill to legalize sports betting gets a senate committee hearing today. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Severe weather is expected across much of Louisiana as a strong cold front is expected to move through tonight. State climatologist Barry Keim says some of the strongest weather could be seen in north Louisiana…Keim says the next 24 hours will be critical as the cold front enters the state and will drop temperatures by as much as ten degrees in some areas for Wednesday…

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Temperatures are expected to rebound by the latter part of this week.

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Several protesters marched into Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office on Monday demanding a grand jury look at the evidence from the Alton Sterling investigation. Landry announced last week two white police officers will not be criminally charged in the 2016 shooting death of a black man. But Louisiana NAACP President Michael McClanahan says the violent video of the shooting released on Friday should be reviewed by a 12-member panel to determine if criminal charges are warranted…

Body cam and surveillance video from a convenience store showed officer Blane Salamoni yelling obscenities and putting his gun to Sterling’s head, and then shooting him six times after a brief struggle.  McClanahan feels the officers did not go there to make peace with Sterling

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McClanahan says they are peacefully protesting and they plan to go back to Landry’s office every day until the A-G comes out and speaks with them. McClanahan expects the groups to get larger and remain camped out for longer stints…

The Louisiana House approves legislation to toughen the penalties for those convicted of hazing.  Kelley Ray has more.

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A gun control bill will be heard in Senate Judiciary C today that would raise the minimum purchasing age for assault weapons to 21. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter, calls himself a gun enthusiast, but says his legislation is one step forward in curbing gun violence.

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Severe weather is expected across much of Louisiana as a strong cold front is expected to move through tonight. State climatologist Barry Keim says the entire state is under a risk of tornadoes. Some areas are under more of a threat than others…

Cut 9 (12)  “somewhat isolated.”

Several protesters marched into Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office on Monday demanding a grand jury look at the evidence from the Alton Sterling investigation. Landry announced last week two white police officers will not be criminally charged in the 2016 shooting death of a black man. But Louisiana NAACP President Michael McClanahan says the violent video of the shooting released on Friday should be reviewed by a 12-member panel to determine if criminal charges are warranted…

McClanahan says they are peacefully protesting and they plan to go back to Landry’s office every day until the A-G comes out and speaks with them. McClanahan expects the groups to get larger and remain camped out for longer stints…

Cut 12 (10) “the grounds.”