A controversial effort to arm some Louisiana teachers and administrators to combat school shooters failed in the final hours of this year’s legislative session.
A controversial effort to arm some Louisiana teachers and administrators to combat school shooters failed in the final hours of this year’s legislative session.
As the United States braces for the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade and an end to the constitutional protection of abortion rights, Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation that would bolster their ability to criminally punish doctors and individuals who violate the state’s abortion restrictions.
As the United States braces for the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade and an end to the constitutional protection of abortion rights, Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation that would bolster their ability to criminally punish doctors and individuals who violate the state’s abortion restrictions.
Lafayette Lawmaker Proposes Basin Bridge Commission, Police
UPDATE, Tuesday, May 11: The House Transportation Committee has voluntarily deferred Rep. Jonathan Goudeau s (R-Lafayette) bill that would create a governing authority and police force for the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Rep. Goudeau says he will bring the bill back to consideration later in the legislative session after allowing the district attorneys and sheriffs in St. Martin and Iberville Parishes an opportunity to come back to the table.
Rep. Goudeau joined Bernie and Ian on Tuesday s edition of
Acadiana s Morning News to discuss the latest developments.
ORIGINAL STORY, Monday, May 10:
The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge could have its own governing authority and police force if a Lafayette legislator gets his way.