The bill that increases the minimum age for strippers to 21-years-old heads to Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk to be signed into law. Lake Charles Sen. Ronnie Johns wants to curb human trafficking. He says great strides have been made with the Department of Children and Family Services on this issue…:
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This is the same measure which had the brief controversial joke amendment that sought to dictate a stripper’s appearance. There were no comments on it when the Senate gave final approval Monday.

The Tangipahoa Parish NAACP is calling for the resignation of school Superintendent Mark Kolwe (Cole-Wee) after Amite High valedictorian Andrew Jones was not permitted to walk at graduation because he had facial hair.
Tangipahoa NAACP President Patricia Morris says this has more to do with Jones’ race than his goatee…:
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Kolwe issued a statement saying, rules are rules.

Governor John Bel Edwards has a full day of events in Alexandria today. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Senate gave final passage Monday to a measure that would yank funding from Planned Parenthood if the organization starts performing abortions in Louisiana. The governor is expected to sign the bill.

Governor John Bel Edwards legislative agenda for this regular session has NOT done well. A proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage has been bottled up in the Senate, an effort to require women and men receive equal pay for equal work was killed by a House committee. The governor’s attempts to limit charter schools or vouchers has also fallen on deaf ears by a legislative body that has a republican majority. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Louisiana is a red state and there’s not much support for a higher minimum wage or fewer charter schools…

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Pinsonat says Edwards’ inability to get a majority of his legislative agenda accomplished in the regular session, could hurt his efforts during an anticipated special session next month that would seek to raise revenue to address a 600-million dollar budget shortfall…

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The House Transportation Committee gave the green light today to a Senate approved measure that would make it the law for oncoming traffic to stop for a school bus on a two-lane road with a continuous turn left turn lane. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says the rule would apply on roadways with that lane in the middle where you could either turn left or right…:

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The measure passed without objection and now heads to the House floor.

Legislation to require retail pet stores in the state to keep records and post breeders names along with licensing information now heads to the House floor for final legislative passage. Author of the bill, Metairie Sen. Danny Martiny, says this specifies where these animals come from and two other requirements.

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Things aren’t looking good for the governor’s legislative agenda. A proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage has been bottled up in the Senate, and an effort to require women and men receive equal pay for equal work was killed by a House committee.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says republicans in the legislature have no problem voting against these issues…

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The House Transportation Committee unanimously passed a Senate approved measure to require oncoming traffic to stop for a school bus on a two-lane road with a continuous turn left turn lane. New Iberia Representative Terry Landry says this bill is needed because many motorists get confused about the law…:

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The measure now heads to the House floor.

LSU’s mascot, Mike the Tiger, has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, spindle cell sarcoma. Mike’s attending vet, Dr. David Baker, says they’ve discovered a tumor in the right side of Mike’s skull. Baker says because of the proximity to normal tissues in Mike’s head, the tumor is inoperable, and the condition is incurable. He says Mike will undergo radiation treatment, but there could be complications with the anesthesia.

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Doctors say the treatment should be able to prolong Mike’s life for another year or two.

Police have identified the victim of the fatal shooting early this morning in North Baton Rouge as 34-year-old Broderick Brooks, a member of the East Feliciana Parish school board. Fellow school board member Beth Dawson says Brooks was very active in the school board and in the community.

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Many of Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards priorities in this legislative session never gained traction with a republican dominated legislature. Jeff Palermo has the story….
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The city of New Orleans is not accepting bids at this time to remove four monuments that have ties to the Confederacy or white supremacy. The start of the statue relocation bid process was scheduled for today, but it was canceled by the mayor’s office as the issue remains tied in the federal appeals court system.

LSU’s live mascot, Mike the Tiger, has been diagnosed with a rare, incurable form of cancer. Mike’s attending vet, Doctor David Baker, says depending how well the treatment goes, Mike may only have a couple of more years to live. But Baker says Mike doesn’t appear to be in any pain…
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Mike’s cancerous tumor is located in his face. He’ll turn 11-years-old this summer.

The House Transportation Committee gave the green light today to a Senate approved measure that would make it the law for oncoming traffic to stop for a school bus on a two-lane road with a continuous turn left turn lane. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny…:
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The measure passed without objection and now heads to the House floor.

Governor Edwards legislative agenda has not fared well in the regular session. An attempt to raise the state’s minimum wage, equal pay legislation for men and women and efforts to limit charter schools have fallen on deaf ears with a republican controlled legislature. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the governor faces more difficulties in an anticipated special session that will take place next month to address a 600-million dollar budget defict…
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Baton Rouge Police are trying to determine who fatally shot a member of the East Feliciana School Board. Thirty-four-year-old Broderick Brooks was found dead in his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds at around 3:30 this morning. Fellow school board member Beth Dawson says the news of Brooks’ defeath came as a shock to everyone…
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LSU’s live mascot, Mike the Tiger, has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer. His veteriniarn, Doctor Michael Baker, says without treatment Mike would only live another month or two, but the ten-year-old tiger will start radiation treatment soon at a Baton Rouge hospital…
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Baker says the cancer is not curable, but they believe the treatment can prolong his life for another year or two.

A 20-year veteran of the Bossier City Fire Department was killed when he was accidently electrocuted while riding a horse in a field. Authorities say 41-year-old George William Chambers the Fourth of Benton made contact with a low-hanging power line. The electric shock killed both Chambers and his horse.

A rally is taking place in front of Tangipahoa Parish School Board office in response to the decision to not let Amite High valedictorian Andrew Jones participate in graduation ceremonies because he has a goatee.

Mike the Tiger, the beloved mascot of the LSU Fighting Tigers, has been diagnosed with a rare, life threatening form of cancer, spindle cell sarcoma. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A Benton man was accidentally electrocuted Sunday morning in Bossier Parish, according to the sheriff’s office. They say 41-year-old George William Chambers was riding his horse when he made contact with a low-hanging power line. The horse was also electrocuted. Deputies say Chambers was a 20-year veteran with the Bossier City Fire Department and he leaves behind a wife and two children.

Governor John Bel Edwards hasn’t had the easiest time in office especially when it comes to his legislative agenda. The governor’s attempts to limit charter schools or vouchers has also fallen on deaf ears by a legislative body that has a republican majority. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Louisiana is a red state and there’s not much support for a higher minimum wage or fewer charter schools…:
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He says all this could mean Edwards will have a hard time in an anticipated special session.

The House Transportation Committee gave the green light today to a Senate approved measure that would make it the law for oncoming traffic to stop for a school bus on a two-lane road with a continuous turn left turn lane. New Iberia Representative Terry Landry says this bill is needed because many motorists get confused about the law…:
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The measure heads to the House floor.

LSU’s mascot, Mike the Tiger, has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The 11-year-old’s attending vet, Dr. David Baker, says they’ve discovered a tumor in the right side of Mike’s skull, making it inoperable and the condition is incurable. He says Mike will undergo radiation treatment, but there could be complications with the anesthesia…:
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He says, with treatment, Mike could leave 1-2 years.

An East Feliciana Parish School Board member and minister was found shot to death in a vehicle in Baton Rouge, according to cops. They say 34-year-old Broderick Brooks of Jackson was located in the drivers seat of the car and suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The case is under investigation.

Governor John Bel Edwards legislative agenda for this regular session has NOT done well. A proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage has been bottled up in the Senate, an effort to require women and men receive equal pay for equal work was killed by a House committee. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says republicans in the legislature have no problem voting against these issues:
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He says this also means Edwards could have a hard time with his efforts during an anticipated special session.

The city of New Orleans has put on hold the process of taking bids to select a contractor to remove four monuments with ties to the Confederacy or white supremacy, WWL-TV reports..