Gov.-elect Jeff Landry names heads of Louisiana’s health, family and wildlife services
‘Each of these individuals has the leadership, knowledge, and skills that our state needs to put us on the right path forward.’
‘Each of these individuals has the leadership, knowledge, and skills that our state needs to put us on the right path forward.’
A ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Discussions over the ban were marred by misinformation, swarmed with religious arguments and saw hours of emotional testimony from the LGBTQ+ community.
Republicans maintain that they are trying to protect children, while opponents argue the bill would do the opposite.
After the measure died in one Senate committee, lawmakers decided to send it to a different one for a new vote.
The tie-breaking 5-4 vote to kill the bill Wednesday came down to Republican state Sen. Fred Mills.