Legislation to repeal the state’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law passed the full House in a 60-43 vote. The law has been in place since 2004. Bill author, Hornbeck Representative Rodney Shamerhorn says wearing a helmet is a freedom of choice.

Cut 3 (12) “…protect yourself.”  

Under the proposed bill, motorcycle riders 21 and older would have the option of wearing safety helmets if they can prove they have health insurance.

Opponent Monroe Representative Pat Moore believes this legislation will lead to more highway deaths and she says there are benefits that come from wearing a safety helmet.

Cut 6  (06) “…possibly dying.” 

The measure heads to the Senate for more debate. Currently Louisiana is one of 17 states that require full time helmets while riding a motorcycle.

To reduce insurance rates, the House Civil Law Committee unanimously approved a bill to extend the time from one to two years to file a civil lawsuit. Governor Jeff Landry this says will give an insurer and the claimant additional time to reach a settlement without having to go to court…

Cut 7 (11) “…will go down”  

Landry says he’s heard from the insurance industry that fewer lawsuits can result in lower premiums.

The school choice legislation favored by Governor Landry would replace the current voucher system which allows low-income families to receive taxpayer dollars to send their child to a private school. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says the new program would give all families the opportunity to receive state dollars for private school education….

Cut 15 (10) “…serious debate about this.”
Cost will be a main question.

The civil rights group, Village 337, is demanding the release of an 11-year-old girl after her first-degree murder charge was dropped on Thursday but still faces obstruction of justice charges in the shooting death of 36-year-old Kameron Bedsole in New Iberia.  337 Vice President Angela Eaglin believes the teen should be released.

Cut 30 (10) “…facing time.”

Sentencing will be held April 16th and the attorneys are under a gag order.

A bill that would ban TikTok or force its China-based parent company, ByteDance to sell it has passed the US House. Senator Bill Cassidy talked about the problem with a China-based app doing business in the US.

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Cassidy expressed concern for young Americans who engage with the app because of where control of the app is originates.

House Transportation Committee has approved legislation that would prevent the state or local governments from placing restrictions on buying or selling gas-powered vehicles. It’s to prevent government mandates that would say a certain percentage of vehicles on the road should be electric. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver is the author…

Cut 12 (06) “…to develop.” 

This measure heads to the House floor.Carencro Representative Julie Emerson is the author of the Louisiana Gator Scholarship program, which seeks to give all families an opportunity to receive taxpayer dollars to send their child to a private school. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says

it’s unclear how much money the state is willing to pay for this program and will it take away from other state services?

Cut 16 (07)  “…programs.” 

The bill has yet to be scheduled for debate in the House Education Committee.

A community organization is requesting the release of an 11 year old girl after murder charges were dropped in connection to a fatal shooting last November. Teiko Foxx reports the child still faces an obstruction of justice charge…
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The Lafayette Police Department fatally shot a man last night after he allegedly struck several police units with his vehicle, narrowly ran over two officers and damaged a resident’s property. No officers were injured in the incident that started with a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex on College Road.

Pro-choice groups have released a report that provides examples of how the state’s near total abortion ban is endangering patients and clinicians. Lift Louisiana Executive Director Michelle Erenberg says OBGYN doctors are fearful of facing criminal charges when problems arise early in a pregnancy….
cut 9 (11) “….doing so”
In Louisiana, a healthcare provider can face up to 15 years in prison and $200,000 in fines for performing an abortion.

Louisiana U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is in support of House approved legislation that forces the owner of the social media app Tik Tok to sell the company or be banned in the United States. Cassidy shares the concern of other federal lawmakers that ByteDance could share data with the Chinese government or manipulate content displayed on its platform….
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Cassidy is unclear when the Senate will take up this legislation.

A study shows prenatal care in Louisiana is being delayed due to the state’s abortion ban. Brooke Thorington explains.
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On a 60-43 vote, the Louisiana House has approved a bill that would repeal the state’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law that’s been in place since 2004. Supporters say motorcyclists should have a choice whether to wear a helmet, while opponents say this legislation will lead to more highway deaths.

The landmark education bill of the legislative session has been filed. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson is the author of the Louisiana Gator Scholarship program, which seeks to give all families an opportunity to receive taxpayer dollars to send their child to a private school. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says Governor Jeff Landry has touted school choice…
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There will be concerns that this will be a costly program for the state.

The House Transportation Committee approves a bill that says the state or a local government can not restrict the buying and selling of powered vehicles. Jaqueline Lindsey with A-BATE, a motorcycle rights organization, testified that California has already passed legislation that bans the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035…
Cut 13 (06) “…follow their lead.”
This measure heads to the House floor.

The school choice legislation that Governor Jeff Landry touted has been filed and will be debated in the current legislative session. It would replace the current voucher system that allows low income families to receive taxpayer dollars to send their child to a private school. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says this new voucher program would give all families the opportunity to receive state dollars for private school education….
cut 15 (10) “…serious debate about this”
Cost will be a main question.

The House Transportation Committee has approved legislation that would prevent the state or local governments from placing restrictions on buying or selling gas-powered vehicles. It’s to prevent government mandates that would say a certain percentage of vehicles on the road should be electric. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver is the author…
Cut 12 (06) “…to develop.”

A civil rights group called the Village 337 is demanding the release of an eleven year girl who was charged with murder in the November shooting death of 36-year-old Kameron Bedsole of New Iberia. The child still faces an obstruction of justice charge and could be sentenced to seven years in a juvenile detention facility. Village 337 Vice President Angela Eaglin says they worry about the girl’s mental health…
cut 5 (12) “…..a lot”
The murder charge was dropped against the girl last week. Her teenage brother and mother have also been charged in the shooting.

A new study indicates prenatal care in Louisiana is at risk because many obstetricians are refusing to see patients in their first trimester, when miscarriages are highest, due to the state’s abortion ban for fear of being prosecuted. Lift Louisiana Executive Director Michelle Erenberg says the report was conducted last summer.
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Erenberg says based on their research, they are seeing a rise in unnecessary C-sections, prenatal care appointments are getting pushed back and physicians are also delaying treatment of miscarriages. We reached out to the state health department for comment, but no response as of yet.

A bill has been filed that would let all families apply for state dollars that could help pay for private school tuition, tutoring, and other education-related expenses. Colleen Crain has more.
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Another bill filed has to do with which bathroom transgender individuals can use in certain public settings. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder’s proposed legislation would require individuals use the bathroom that align with their biological sex in bathrooms at schools, prisons, juvenile detention facilities and domestic violence shelters.

A new report claims prenatal care in Louisiana is suffering because of the state’s abortion ban. Lift Louisiana Executive Director Michelle Erenberg says obstetricians are refusing to see patients their first trimester, when miscarriages are the highest…
cut 8 (12) “…..complication”
Doctors who perform abortions in Louisiana face up to 15-years in prison.

The Village 337, a civil rights organization, is demanding the release of an 11-year-old girl after the state dropped a first-degree murder charge against her. The minor was charged last November in the shooting death of 36-year-old Kameron Bedsole at a home in New Iberia. The child still faces an obstruction of justice charge and Vice President Angela Eaglin believes she should be released due to a lack of evidence….
cut 4 (10) “…sure of”
The child’s brother and mother are also facing charges in connection with Bedsole’s death.

The House Transportation Committee has approved legislation that would prevent the state or local governments from placing restrictions on buying or selling gas powered vehicles. It’s to prevent government mandates that a certain percentage of vehicles on the road should be electric. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver is the author of the proposal…

Cut 12 (06) “…to develop.” 

In Natchitoches, Sabine, and Rapides Parishes, the Central Louisiana Violent Crime Abatement Team’s (VCAT) two-day detail resulted in the arrest of 55 individuals, and 83 citations were issued. Trooper Casey Wallace says the collaborative effort of multiple agencies recovered meth, cocaine, heroin, and different narcotics.

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The goal of the operation was to detect, identify, and apprehend individuals involved in various criminal activities.

Spring starts at 10:06 tonight. Teiko Foxx spoke with a weather forecaster who airs what kind of weather conditions to expect in Louisiana.

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If you don’t hit the 6^th largest Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, hold on for Wednesday night. Annison says The Powerball is growing too.

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He also says, if you don’t hit all the numbers there are several other prizes so check your ticket and remember it only takes one ticket to win so play responsibly.