Governor John Bel Edwards rode a passenger train from Baton Rouge to New Orleans as he continues to promote the possibility of a commuter rail line. Joining Edwards on the “inspection” train ride were executives from Amtrak, Kansas City Southern, and Canadian Pacific. Canadian Pacific says it’s committed to providing a passenger rail service between B-R and NOLA. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson was also on the trip…

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The governor’s position on a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in female sports has not changed. Edwards vetoed that legislation last year, but the Legislature is poised to approve it once again. Edwards still believes the bill is unnecessary as he says there has not been an incident of a non-biological female playing a women’s sport in Louisiana.

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Robert Kelly and Angela Goodfellow, both of Slidell, were apprehended in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing the home of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser before starting a fire in the kitchen of the residence last week. Most of the items taken from Nungesser’s home have been recovered, though for the lieutenant governor, having that duo behind bars is a greater relief than getting back some memorabilia.

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The LSU Tigers will wrap up spring football with a scrimmage this Saturday. Many will be keeping an eye on Walker Howard, the most highly touted quarterback recruit at LSU since Russell Shepard. For now, he’s another freshman trying to adjust to life away from home and the difference in competition between high school and college.

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After learning from a constituent that Robert E. Lee and Confederate Memorial Day are still listed as official state holidays, a New Orleans lawmaker vowed to change it. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Louisiana House approved Oil City Representative Danny McCormick’s bill to allow adult non-felons to conceal carry a gun without a permit or training on a 64 to 27 vote….
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A man and woman who allegedly burglarized and set fire to Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser’s home have been arrested. Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Shawn Domingue says Robert Kelly and Angela Goodfellow, both of Slidell, were apprehended in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Nungesser is in the process of moving from the home.

Governor John Bel Edwards rode a passenger train from Baton Rouge to New Orleans as he promotes the possibility of a commuter rail line. Before boarding the train, Edwards says a rail line connecting the Red Stick with the Big Easy would do wonders for southeast Louisiana…
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Joining Edwards on the “inspection” train ride were executives from Amtrak, Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific. Canadian Pacific says its committed to providing a passenger rail service between B-R and NOLA.

Governor John Bel Edwards’ position on a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in female sports has not changed, even as lawmakers are poised to pass it after last year’s veto. He says state legislators have bigger fish to fry…:
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Supporters of the transgender sports ban bill, which passed the Senate this week, point to swimmer Lia Thomas, a biological male, who won an NCAA women’s title in the 500-yard freestyle.

A couple from Slidell has been arrested for burglarizing Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser’s home in Plaquemines Parish. Angela Goodwood and Robert Kelly were taken into custody in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They allegedly stole liquor, rare coins, and political and sports memorabilia. We got Nungesser’s reaction…
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The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would allow non-felon adults carry a concealed gun without a permit or training. An amendment allowing those 18 and older to carry a concealed gun was rejected as Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says the House Criminal Justice Committee agreed that the age should be 21….
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The measure now heads to the Senate.

And a bill heading to the House floor would remove Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day as legal holidays in Louisiana. New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says a constituent made him aware the holidays were on the state books and he couldn’t believe it…
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Willard’s legislation was approved by the House Judiciary Committee without objection.

Two suspects have been arrested for burglarizing and setting fire to the home of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. David Grubb has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards took a train trip from Baton Rouge to New Orleans on Wednesday and is hopeful this is something everyone will be able to do soon. Federal regulators still need to approve Canadian Pacific’s merger with Kansas City Southern, and state lawmakers would need to agree on funding before it could happen.

Governor Edwards still opposes a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in sports. He vetoed the same measure last year, but the Legislature is poised to approve it again. On his monthly radio show…:
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He calls the bill unnecessary.

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s office is reportedly investigating a deputy-involved shooting. They say a deputy discharged his weapon when they were responding to a call this morning and a suspect is on the loose. More on this as it develops.

And Baton Rouge Police report a woman was hospitalized after being shot in the leg by a 5-year-old who got hold of a gun somehow. The woman is expected to survive, and no other details have been released at this time.

A House committee didn’t discuss or object to a bill to remove from Louisiana’s holidays Robert E. Lee and Confederate Memorial Day. The measure is by New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard who implored lawmakers to consider how these holidays affect people…:
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The bill now moves to the House floor.

Oil City Representative Danny McCormick’s bill to allow non-felons to conceal carry a gun without a permit passes in the House. Last year Governor Edwards vetoed the legislation due to the removal of the training requirement to conceal carry. McCormick says training is not required for open carry and it shouldn’t apply to conceal carry…:
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The bill advances to a Senate committee.

A transgender sports ban bill is poised to pass the state legislature again and it looks like it will get vetoed again. Jeff Palermo has the story..:
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Two people from Slidell have been arrested accused of robbing and starting a fire to Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser’s home. Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Shawn Domingue says the pair were found in Tuscaloosa…:
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Robert E Lee day and Confederate Memorial Day are still official Holidays in Louisiana, and one lawmaker is trying to change that. Brooke Thorington reports:
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Governor John Bel Edwards’ position on a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in female sports has not changed, even as lawmakers are poised to pass it after last year’s veto. He says the state has bigger fish to fry…:
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Oil City Representative Danny McCormick’s bill to allow non-felons to conceal carry a gun without a permit passes in the House 64 to 27. Last year Governor Edwards vetoed the legislation due to the removal of the training requirement to conceal carry. McCormick filed the same measure this session…:
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The bill advances to a Senate committee.

A New Orleans Police officer is facing drugs and weapons charges after a joint NOPD-FBI investigation led to his arrest. Reginald Koeller was booked on charges of possession with intent to distribute crack and illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

One of the big topics slated to be discussed today in a House meeting on the budget is funding for a new Mississippi River Bridge. Port Allen Senator Rick Ward is confident lawmakers will be able to move forward with plans for a new bridge before this session adjourns on June 6th.

Governor John Bel Edwards still opposes a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in sports. He vetoed the same measure last year, but the Legislature is poised to approve it again. Mr. Edwards believes there is no need for a law like this…:
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But he didn’t fully say he would veto the bill again after it passed the Senate.

The suspects accused of robbing and setting fire to Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser’s home have been arrested. Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Shawn Domingue…:
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Robert Kelly and Angela Goodfellow, both of Slidell, were apprehended in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday.

A bill to remove Robert E. Lee and Confederate Memorial Day from the list of legal holidays in the state advances unanimously in House Judiciary. The measure is by New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard who says he was unaware the legal holidays were still on the books until a constituent let him know..:
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The bill now moves to the House floor.

The Louisiana House has passed a resolution that would repeal a decision made by the governor that would require students to receive a COVID vaccine in order to attend a school or college. The vote was 69-to-30 in favor and heads to the Senate. Since it’s a resolution the governor cannot veto it.