With fentanyl overdose deaths in Louisiana up over 40-percent since 2019, the state Department of Health launches a campaign to raise awareness. By the Governor’s decree, today is Fentanyl Awareness Day in the state, and LDH’s Dr. Joe Kanter says we all should know just 2 milligrams can trigger an O.D…:

CUT 10  (10)        “…of fentanyl.”

Visit “OpioidHelpLA.org” to learn more.

A House-passed bill to make burglary of an inhabited dwelling a crime of violence, and subject to those penalties, cleared its first hurdle in the Upper Chamber today. Bill sponsor Rep. Debbie Villio, of Metairie..:

CUT 12  (12)        “…is life long.”

The senate Judiciary committee sends that bill to the full Senate floor.

A parent would have to sign a consent form allowing school officials to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the Louisiana House. This is Democrat Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty’s third attempt in trying to pass the bill…:

CUT 03(13)      “…consent to it.”

Some argued there’s no place for physical punishment in schools at all. Still, the bill passed the House by a 74-21 vote. It moves now to the Senate.

Police in Minden are investigating the death of a Webster Parish man as a homicide. 26-year-old Dan Merrit went missing a week ago. His body was found Sunday; buried in a wooded area. Minden Police say they have a suspect (who they aren’t ready to identify) and a warrant is out for that person’s arrest.

Parents would have to sign a consent form in order for a school official to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the House…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

The state Health Department launches a campaign to educate the masses to the dangers of fentanyl and overdoses. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says knowing the warning signs is a good start…:

CUT 11(09)      “…weak breathing.”

Legislation that would require the national motto “In God We Trust” to be displayed in every public school classroom across the state was approved by the House in a 98-4 vote. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says it’s not pushing religion on anyone…:

CUT 06(08)      “…my goal.”’

Despite concerns of religious favoritism and unintended consequence, the bill passed overwhelmingly and moves over to the Senate.

A bill already passed by the House that would make burglary of an inhabited dwelling a crime of violence and subject to those penalties passed a Senate committee. Some argued it cannot be a crime of violence if no one was physically attacked, but bill sponsor, and Metairie Rep. Debbie Villio disagrees..:

CUT 14(12)      “…of violence.”

The full senate will debate the bill next.

Fentanyl overdoses in our state were up by 41.6% last year compared to 2019 so, the Louisiana Department of Health launches a campaign to raise awareness about the alarming rates of overdoses in the state…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Teiko Foxx.”

Former state Representative Nancy Landry announces she will run for Secretary of State this fall. A Republican, Landry served as Lafayette’s House member from 2008 to 2019. She joins GOP House Speaker Clay Schexnayder and Republican businessman Brandon Trosclair in the race. Current SOS Kyle Ardoin is not running for re-election.

A House-approved bill that would alter state law to consider burglary of an inhabited dwelling a violent crime clears its committee review in the Senate. Jefferson Parish Rep. Debbie Villio says, if you’ve been burglarized, you feel violated. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow worries the well-intended bill could cause troubles in a courtroom…:

CUT 13  (10)        “…young and dumb.”

Despite that and other objections, the bill was approved, and moves to the Senate floor.

A bill to require “In God We Trust” be displayed in every school classroom passed overwhelmingly in the House. Bill sponsor Dodie Horton, of Bossier Parish, says the bill costs taxpayers virtually nothing, and carries no penalties…:

CUT 08  (08)        “…donated it.”

That bill passes 98-to-4 and heads over to the Senate.

The Louisiana Department of Health has launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of the powerful opioid fentanyl and actions everyone can take to save lives. Governor John Bel Edwards has proclaimed today as Fentanyl Awareness Day in Louisiana. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says Louisiana overdose rates are well ahead of national averages…:

CUT 09(12)      “…highly lethal.”

Visit “OpioidHelpLA.org” for information about fentanyl and resources.

At the State Capitol, legislation to make burglary of an inhabited dwelling a crime of violence advances from Senate Judiciary C. The bill already cleared the House 73 to 28. Bill author and Jefferson Parish Representative Debbie Villio on her bill…:

CUT 12(12)      “…life-long.”

By a 4-to-2 vote, the bill now heads for the Senate floor.

The full House has approved a bill that would require parents to give written consent to school officials for their kid to be paddled as punishment. Speaking against the bill was Amite Democrat Rep. Robby Carter, who says all physical discipline is outdated…:

CUT 05(10)      “…don’t you agree?”

Metairie Democrat Stephanie Hilferty’s bill advances; headed next to a Senate committee.

A pair of southwest Louisiana teens are arrested for allegedly shooting into a crowd of people last Saturday night in Lake Charles. 18-year-old Harry Pendleton of L.C. and 19-year-old Chelsey Ned of DeQuincy each face multiple charges and are in the Calcasieu Parish jail. Cops say it’s fortunate that no one was hit by any of the gunfire.

State Police report two people died overnight in a head-on crash in Washington Parish in Franklinton. Both drivers were women, and troopers confirm at least one of them was not wearing a safety belt. The crash is under investigation.

A parent would have to sign a consent form to allow school officials to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the House. New Iberia Representative Blake Miguez believes the legislation should allow parents to opt out of corporal punishment instead of opt-in…

Cut 4 (08)  “…consequence” 

The bill heads to the Senate after a 74-21 vote in the House.

A bill to require the motto “In God We Trust” to be displayed in every public school classroom advances from the House. Gretna Representative Joe Marino opposes the bill. He says it could be seen as promoting a particular religious belief.

Cut 7 (09)  “…every book.” 

In 2018 a bill requiring every school to display “In God We Trust” passed. The bill advances to the Senate after a 98-4 vote in the House.

Researchers at LSU have developed a patent-pending bait to help control the state’s wild hog population. Researcher Glenn Gentry says the bait makes them fall asleep and impedes the flow of oxygen, and there’s no risk to humans or other animals that might eat their remains. Some worry it would eradicate them completely, but Gentry says hunters have nothing to worry about.

Cut 13 (09) “…manage their numbers.” 

Wild pigs cause an estimated $ 75 million in annual crop losses and crop damage in Louisiana.

A bill to allow teachers to call a student by the name and pronoun on their birth certificate passed in the House 61-33. Bill author Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews says it’s a parent’s rights bill, but New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says it appears to be more for teachers, not parents.

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Legislation to require the motto “In God We Trust” to be displayed in every public school classroom in Louisiana was approved by the House in a 98-4 vote. Bill author, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says it’s not pushing religion on anyone.

Cut 6 (08)  “…my goal.” 

Both bills head to the Senate.

Parents would have to sign a consent form in order for a school official to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the House. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

A Bossier Parish High School teacher has been charged with Indecent Behavior and Prohibited Conduct. The Bossier Parish Sheriffs Office says 36-year-old Lacey Oakes of Haughton allegedly shared sexual images and played a sexually explicit game with students. Oakes was terminated from her employment.

In Calcasieu Parish an early Sunday morning game of hide and seek ends with a gunshot wound to the back of a 14-year-old girl’s head. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old David Doyle of Starks told deputies he saw shadows outside his home, went inside to retrieve a gun, then back outside and fired shots when he saw several people running away from his property. Among his charges are aggravated battery and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. The girl has non-life-threatening injuries.

A parent would have to sign a consent form allowing school officials to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the Louisiana House. This is Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty’s third attempt in trying to pass such legislation….

Cut 3 (13) “….consent to it.”

The bill heads to the Senate after it passed the lower chamber on a 74-21 vote.

A Legislative Auditor’s report shows the state’s film tax credit is predominately beneficial to southeast Louisiana. Economist Ed Seyler says by providing more data to show which locations benefit from the tax incentive, it could possibly direct stakeholders to grow the industry in other sections of the state…

Cut 10 (06) “…the core.” 

The report indicates overall the tax credit appears to have a positive impact on household income, but the credit does not generate enough tax revenue to make up for what the state loses in revenue.

Researchers at LSU have developed a patent-pending bait to help control the state’s wild hog population. Researcher Glenn Gentry says the bait is part of a technological delivery system, which uses cellular communications and game camera technology to target only wild pigs…:

Cut 12 (12)    “…whole shell corn.”