Robert Travis Scott, Times-Picayune
- The chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus on Saturday pointed to several initiatives sponsored by the group’s members during the current lawmaking session that he said improved the quality of life of their constituents.
Rep. Juan LaFonta, D-New Orleans, said one of the more significant bills of the session was legislation to prosecute hate crimes involving the display of nooses. House Bill 726 by Rep. Rickey Hardy, D-Lafayette, has been sent to the governor, who can veto it, sign it or let it become law without a signature.
LaFonta announced that several white members of the House have become honorary members of the caucus, a first for the group.
