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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
This Week in Louisiana Politics: Insurance reform, immigration bills, SNAP benefits
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — On This Week in Louisiana Politics, lawmakers focus on lowering insurance costs, debating proposed immigration legislation and discussing changes to SNAP benefits. Here's a recap of the latest in Louisiana political news. HB 330, authored by Rep. Edmond Jordan, would establish an income tax credit for annual homeowners' insurance premiums. Homeowners who pay over $3,000 a year in insurance premiums would qualify for the tax break. Sen. John 'Jay' Morris III wrote SB 15, which would make it a crime to interfere with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts. The bill would also modify the obstruction of justice offense, which, according to present law, targets acts such as tampering with evidence or interfering with criminal proceedings. SB15 would add an act stating that any action done with the intent to hinder immigration enforcement qualifies as obstruction of justice. Another bill related to immigration would require the state to communicate with ICE when someone is reaching out for public services, including food stamps and housing assistance. If the applicant is not a citizen, it would be a requirement that they be reported to ICE. Sen. Patrick McMath wants the Department of Children and Family Services to remove junk food from the SNAP eligibility list. Gov. Landry also filed an executive order to expedite the passing of McMath's proposed bill. Kyle Larson subs for Connor Zilisch, takes Xfinity victory at Texas Motor Speedway Top tips for investing in a mutual fund This Week in Louisiana Politics: Insurance reform, immigration bills, SNAP benefits 2 people, a dog dead after small plane crashes in Los Angeles-area neighborhood 'A miracle': Cat survives fall in Utah national park that killed two hikers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Louisiana bill aims to criminalize blocking immigration enforcement efforts
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new bill was introduced in the Louisiana Legislature. It aims to make any interference with federal immigration activities a crime. SB 15, written by Sen. John 'Jay' Morris III (R-35), would change current law. It would also add clauses that make it a crime to delay immigration enforcement efforts. Malfeasance in office is a crime defined by current law. It occurs when a public official either fails to do a required task, acts unlawfully, or violates constitutional rights. This can lead to serious injury or even death. SB15 states that if public officials act, don't act, or refuse lawful requests from ICE, CBP, or USCIS, they would face consequences. The bill would also modify the obstruction of justice offense, which, according to present law, targets acts such as tampering with evidence or interfering with criminal proceedings. SB15 would add an act stating that any action done with the intent to hinder immigration enforcement qualifies as obstruction of justice. If the bill is passed, it would take effect on Aug. 1, 2025. Bill would penalize Louisiana gun owners if minors access unsecured firearms; most states already have storage laws Bloody fingers just part of the game in one traditional German sport Louisiana bill aims to criminalize blocking immigration enforcement efforts EPA allows high-ethanol gasoline to be used all year EBRSO identifies man hit and killed while sitting near bike on Jones Creek Road Autopsy shows Gene Hackman died of heart disease; toxicology report indicates prolonged fasting Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
