Tyler Bridges
@tegbridges
Author of "The Flight: A Father's War, a Son's Search," "The Rise and Fall of David Duke," and co-author of "Long Shot." Nieman Fellow '12. SF Giants fan!
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https://linktr.ee/tyleregbridges 12-01-2012 15:30:02
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Big news in Louisiana, which is set to become the first state in the nation to classify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances. The Legislature has approved the bill, sending it to Governor Jeff Landry's desk. He's expected to sign it.
The Louisiana Republican Party today endorsed all incumbents in their current districts, including Congresswoman Julia Letlow in 5th and Rep. Garret Graves in 6th. The real story is further effort to box Graves out from challenging Letlow. Her staff called GOP members for this #lalege #lagov
.Quin Hillyer With regard to Garret Graves, I was harsh and unfair. I'm sorry. #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/op… via The Advocate
News: HB423 by Michael Melerine, a bill prioritized as part of LABI's 'tort reform' package, passes the Louisiana Senate, 25-14. It reduces amounts claimants can collect in injury claims. Moves back to House for concurrence. Background w Tyler Bridges:
nola.com/news/politics/…