The Louisiana House approves legislation that would allow visitors with a concealed handgun permit to bring a gun into K-12 schools and university campuses. The bill’s author, Erath Representative Blake Miguez, says concealed carry permit holders have been tested and found reliable enough to be allowed to bring guns into schools…
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Miguez says teachers and students would not be allowed to possess guns under his proposed legislation. The measure passed on a 59-36 vote. Westwego Representative Robert Billiot voted against it. He says the proposal adds more responsiblities for educators…
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The legislation heads to the Senate for more debate.

A bill that would allow bullet proof backpacks in public schools is one step away from the governor’s desk after clearing committee. Don Molino has more.
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The state legislature is interested in setting up a task force to study daylight saving time versus standard time. Covington Representative Mark Wright says he gets asked all the time about moving the clocks back an hour every fall…
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Wright has a resolution calling for a task force that will report back its findings to the legislature next year.

A bill allowing concealed weapons on K-12 and university campuses passed the House. Matt Doyle has more.
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Legislation that would allow public school students to bring bulletproof backpacks to school is closing in on final passage. But Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith wonders how much this can really help…
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Some children who suffer from autism could be eligible for a prescription to medical marijuana under legislation that’s close to final legislative passage. Harvey Representative Rodney Lyons says some of the medication available now, creates bad side effects for autism patients…
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There’s also legislation moving through the process that would allow those who suffer from PTSD, intractable pain and Parkinson’s to be prescribed medical pot, once it becomez available later this year.

50-year-old Chaffie Brown has been arrested on bigamy after law enforcement found out he was married to two different women about 56 miles apart. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Brown lived with his first wife in LaPlace and another wife in Baton Rouge, who he married in 2013…
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A concealed carry on campus bill passed the House. The bill allows school visitors with a concealed carry permit to possess a firearm while on campus, but does not allow school officials or students with a permit to carry. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says allowing concealed handguns on campus would be a distraction…
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The measure heads to the Senate.

A bill that would allow students to wear bulletproof backpacks in public schools is set for final passage after clearing the House Education Committee. The legislation is inspired by the Parkland, Florida, shooting. West Monroe Republican Mike Walsworth says something needs to be done about the lack of safety for school children.
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A pair of medical marijuana bills are nearing final passage. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Department of Corrections says Angola guards thwarted an attempt by an inmate who tried to escape. Authorities say Kristopher Schoeni, who has been serving a life sentence since 2000 out of Calcasieu Parish for aggravated rape, ran away from the farm line, shots were fired, but he was eventually tackled by officers.

The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would allow concealed handgun permit holders to bring a weapon into a public school or university if they are a visitor. Many spoke out against the legislation, saying the proposed law would create a distraction in our schools as educators would be forced to check every visitor for a gun and if they have concealed handgun permit. The bill’s author, Erath Representative Blake Miguez, pushed back against that argument…
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The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The top aide to Secretary of State Tom Schedler denies knowing about sexual harassment allegations against his boss until a lawsuit detailing the accusations was made public. Kyle Ardoin says the accuser never came to him with any problems. Ardoin is set to take over the office when Schedler’s resignation takes effect Tuesday.

Two bills that would expand access to medical marijuana are close to being put into law after moving through the full House, and now getting approval from a Senate committee. One bill would allow some children with autism, if prescribed, access to the treatment. The bill’s sponsor, Harvey Representative Rodney Lyons, says he was moved by an appeal from his constituents.
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The other legislation would give patients who suffer from Parkinson’s, intractable pain and P-T-S-D a chance at getting a prescription for the medical pot.

And 50-year-old Chaffie Brown has been arrested after authorities disovered he was married to two different women at the same time. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Brown had wives in Baton Rouge and LaPlace and told the wife in LaPlace he needed a home in Baton Rouge, because he often worked long hours there…
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Court records show he’s been married to both women since 2013.

The Louisiana House approves legislation that would allow visitors with a concealed handgun permit to bring a gun into K-12 schools and university campuses. The bill’s author, Erath Representative Blake Miguez, says concealed carry permit holders have been tested and found reliable enough to be allowed to bring guns into schools…
cut 16 (06) “…our society”
Miguez says teachers and students would not be allowed to possess guns under his proposed legislation. The measure passed on a 59-36 vote. Westwego Representative Robert Billiot voted against it. He says the proposal adds more responsiblities for educators…
cut 14 (11) “…be checked”
The legislation heads to the Senate for more debate.

Legislation that would allow students to bring bulletproof backpacks into schools is one step away from final approval. Isidore Newman High Student Pierce Nelson testified in the House Education committee that a bulletproof backpack would give him a greater peace of mind…
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The measure heads to the full House where it’s expected to be approved and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office has arrested a 50-year-old man on bigamy charges. Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Chaffie Brown had a wife in Baton Rouge and in LaPlace, who he married in 1993. Hicks says Brown married another woman in 2013
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A concealed carry on campus bill passed the House. The bill allows school visitors with a concealed carry permit to possess a firearm while on campus, but does not allow school officials or students with a permit to carry. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says allowing concealed handguns on campus would be a distraction…
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The measure heads to the Senate.

And two bills that would expand the number of patients who could be eligible for medical marijuana treatment is closing in on final legislative passage. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says medicinal pot could help those suffering from Parkinson’s, intractable pain or PTSD…
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A bill that would allow bullet proof backpacks in public schools is one step away from the governor’s desk after clearing committee….
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Today is a National Day of Prayer. Governor Edwards will participate in a prayer session at noon inside the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol.

A bill that would allow bullet proof backpacks in public schools is one step away from the governor’s desk after clearing committee. Don Molino has more.

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A pair of medical marijuana bills are nearing final passage. Matt Doyle has more.

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A bill allowing concealed weapons on K-12 and university campuses passed the House. Matt Doyle has more.

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A bill that would allow students to wear bulletproof backpacks in public schools is set for final passage after clearing the House Education Committee. The legislation, inspired by the Parkland, Florida Shooting, received unanimous support. West Monroe Republican Mike Walsworth says something needs to be done about the lack of safety for school children.

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The bill has received some criticism from legislators, like Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith, who says the 50-300 dollar price tag for the backpacks could lead to shooters targeting low income schools that they know can’t afford the protection.

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Newman High Student Pierce Nelson says the backpack would give him greater peace of mind while at school.

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The bill moves to the House floor

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Two bills that would expand access to medical marijuana are close to being put into law after moving through the full House, and now being passed by a Senate committee. One bill would allow some children with autism, if prescribed, access to the treatment. The bill’s sponsor, Harvey Representative Rodney Lyons, says he was moved by an appeal from his constituents.

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Lyons says current autism medications have devastating side effects that he says aren’t a problem with medical marijuana.

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The other bill would add other new conditions to the ten already in place, including PTSD, to the list of those who can be prescribed the oil or pill based treatment. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says medical marijuana is a safe treatment that has helped fight opioid use.

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The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office has arrested a 50-year-old man on bigamy charges. Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Chaffie Brown had a wife in Baton Rouge and in LaPlace, who he married in 1993. Hicks says Brown married another woman in 2013

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Property tax records indicate Brown owned a home in St. John and in East Baton Rouge. Hicks says Brown told his first wife that he needed a home in Baton Rouge, because he often worked in the capital city and for long hours…

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Hicks says clerk of court records show Brown had two certificates of marriage for two different women, showing he was married to both at the same time. She says when the first wife started asking questions, Brown came up with another lie…

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A concealed carry on campus bill passed the House. The bill allows school visitors with a concealed carry permit to possess a firearm while on campus, but does not allow school officials or students with a permit to carry. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says allowing concealed handguns on campus would detract from educator’s time with students.

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Campuses include K through 12, and universities.

Westwego Representative Robert Billiot says the legislation only further stresses teachers who would then be saddled with the responsibility to asking armed individuals for their concealed carry permit.

The House Criminal Justice Committee approved Senator John Milkovich’s 15 week abortion ban bill 9-8, after it passed with little opposition in the Senate. Milkovich raised concerns that the level of development in a 15 week old fetus could lead to potentially dangerous medical complications.

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The bill mirrors an effort in Mississippi that’s been halted in federal court, but pro-choice activists note that there are differences. They say Louisiana’s law imposes stiff criminal penalties for providers, and does not allow exceptions for fetal abnormalities. Pro-choice attorney Ellie Schilling says this bill also measures the time from conception.

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The law would not go into effect unless a federal appeals court rules favorable on the challenge to Mississippi’s 15 week abortion ban.

A bill allowing riverboat casinos to build on land from their current water bound facilities cleared a House committee 10-4, one of the few gaming related bills to gain traction this session.  Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says taking the casinos off the water will make it easier for casinos to bring in bigger crowds.

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The Mayor of Cotton Valley, Joseph Alexander, has been arrested by State Police and charged with Felony Abuse of Power related to two undisclosed incidents in 2017 involving the alleged mishandling of town funds. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says the charge is similar to misappropriation of funds and malfeasance.

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The arrest took place after Webster Parish Sheriffs informed the LSP about the incidents. Younger says Alexander is now out of detention, while the investigation continues.