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• See which La. lawmakers voted for, against veto session

  July 16, 2021 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana lawmakers will be back at the Capitol next week for a historic veto session after the majority of legislators voted to challenge the governor's decision to block certain proposals. The session—to open Tuesday and last up to five days—will make history as the first veto session... more »

• Top law enforcement officials beg legislators not to override concealed carry veto

  July 8, 2021 3:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A crowded room of local law enforcement leaders pleaded for lawmakers not to challenge Governor John Bel Edwards' veto of a bill that would allow Louisiana residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Among those in attendance were East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux,... more »

• Governor vetoes proposal for permitless concealed carry in Louisiana

  June 25, 2021 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has blocked legislation that would allow those 21 and older to carry a concealed weapon without a permit . "I simply cannot support carrying a concealed carry firearm without proper education and safety training," the governor said in a statement released... more »