Louisiana inmate escaped custody after pepper-spraying deputy, officials say
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Louisiana lawmakers advance bill allowing concealed carry without permit
Republican state senators in Louisiana introduced a bill Thursday that would allow adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit. The Senate approved that bill and another that would provide some level of civil liability immunity for people who shoot someone using a concealed firearm in self-defense. Associated Press reported. The bills […]
Constitutional Carry Passes Louisiana Senate, Heads to House
Senate Bill 1, the constitutional implementation bill, passed the Louisiana Senate on Thursday and will now be considered in the House of Representatives. WWL report The Senate vote was along party lines, with 28 Republicans voting yes and 10 of 11 Democrats voting no. An 11th Democrat, state Sen. Jay Luhnow, did not attend the […]
Louisiana on Trace to Become 28th Constitutional Carry State
The Louisiana Senate Judiciary C Committee passed the constitutional carry bill by a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, following a promise from Gov. Jeff Landry (R) to sign the carry bill once it reaches his desk. This bill is Senate Bill 1. NRA-ILA report SB1 “strengthens the right to self-defense in Louisiana by granting law-abiding adults […]
3-year-old girl beaten to death by 12-year-old and 10-year-old while parents were out gambling, Louisiana police say
There were 4 people be charged with murder A 3-year-old child was bludgeoned to death by two teenagers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Police said on February 12th at approximately 3:45 p.m., they responded to a call from a child regarding an unresponsive infant at a residence on O’Neill Lane. When they arrived, there were no […]
Police âstaffing crisisâ prompts Louisiana Gov. Landry to declare state of emergency amid ‘increased crime’
Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Thursday, citing a shortage of police officers. Associated Press report. Landry is a former police officer and sheriff’s deputy. presidential order The governor declared a state of emergency citing a shortage of police officers across Louisiana, which the governor claimed was leading to an increase […]
Louisiana Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over police shortage
Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency, citing a shortage of police officers. Landry’s executive order Thursday removed limits on the number of new officers Louisiana sheriffs can hire and the department’s salary increases. Landry, who previously worked in law enforcement, said police departments across the state are seeing employment at an […]
Louisiana Gov Announces State Of Emergency Over Police Shortage
Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Thursday, citing a shortage of police officers. The executive order lifts limits on the number of new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on salary increases for police departments. according to To the Associated Press. The state is “facing a police personnel crisis,” resulting in […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana withdraws reorganization plan – WDSU New Orleans
A public hearing scheduled to be held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday regarding the proposed reorganization and sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has been canceled. The Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner announced that Blue Cross is withdrawing its restructuring plan. Blue Cross was scheduled to be sold to Elevance Heath in Indiana. […]
Louisiana to deploy National Guard to southern border
Louisiana plans to send 150 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border as Congress fails to secure a border deal. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the move Thursday in Baton Rouge, adding himself to a growing list of Republican governors offering resource assistance to Texas as the Biden administration and Texas tussle over border […]