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Shannon Heckt

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Capitol Bureau Chief for Nexstar Louisiana | Seattle Native 🌧 | @MurrowCollege alum | Work hard and be kind | Retweets are not endorsements

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A rare moment when the Louisiana Supreme Court changes its mind on a ruling just months later. Now survivors of childhood sexual abuse can have more time to bring civil cases.

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone, meaning the commonly used drug can remain widely available. nbcnews.com/politics/supre…

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. Regents LA board members told at monthly meeting that Gov. Jeff Landry's administration has asked Regents staff to develop scenarios for what $200M to $250M in possible cuts would look like if 0.45% state sales tax expires in June 2025 with no replacement revenue.

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A slate of insurance reform bills passed in the legislative session. Commissioner Tim Temple has high hopes for them and helps me break down a few.

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.Governor Jeff Landry has signed into law a ban on transgender people using the bathrooms, locker rooms, etc that align with their gender identity. Now they will be forced to use the facilities for the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Before I log off for the next two days I have to say it’s been the absolute pleasure of a lifetime covering . It’s the most challenging and rewarding thing I’m lucky enough to do. Cheers, my friends

Before I log off for the next two days I have to say it’s been the absolute pleasure of a lifetime covering #lalege. It’s the most challenging and rewarding thing I’m lucky enough to do. Cheers, my friends
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In his first regular session as governor, Jeff Landry passes major conservative policies concerning social issues. But makes some concessions on other issues he championed.

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The House has passed the state’s $48B budget. Here is my write up on the budget from Friday when it left the senate (no changes were made from this point)

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