Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers move to tighten rules on hemp product sales
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Hemp dominated some of the discussion before the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee on Monday.
Rep. Laurie Schlegel, a Republican from Jefferson Parish, is the author of HB 36, which adds consumable hemp to the Louisiana Drug Dealer Liability Act.
“This bill simply clarifies that this ACT applies to those who choose to operate outside the narrow legal pathway we’ve carved out for consumable hemp,” Schlegel said.
She told the committee that someone selling hemp in another state could not simply start selling it in Louisiana.
“This has nothing to do with possession, this has to do with the selling of products. You can’t sell products that are approved in Texas and whatnot, those don’t fit our regulations,” said Schlegel. “So, if you’re selling products that are outside of the regulations that we all put into place last year then yes you could do a civil remedy if somebody was harmed by that.”
Her bill is also designed to protect anyone under the age of 21.
“It also creates civil liability for anyone who sells these products to minors. We know THC is especially dangerous for kids and teens,” Schlegel stated.
Dr. Joseph Jones, a forensic toxicologist at the North Louisiana Crime Lab, bolstered her statements.
“Cannabis exposure during this time, it alters your emotional regulation and increases the risk for anxiety, depression, impulsivity and ultimately psychosis later in life. These effects are not speculative, they’re not poorly researched, in fact, medical textbooks have been written about this,” said Jones.
Schlegel emphasized that legal hemp products will remain available.
“We’re not banning legal, regulated hemp. We made a narrow exception for products that follow the rules, but when someone steps out of that framework, they’re selling a dangerous drug and should be treated that way,” she said.
However, there was pushback from Blaine Jennings, who said he is a former licensed hemp grower in Louisiana.
“Obviously, the industry does not want minors using these products,” he said.
Jennings argued that laws already exist to protect minors from hemp sales.
“If this is about protecting children, I believe there’s plenty of rules in place that prevent us from selling, there’s plenty of fines that have been implemented where if you’re selling to a minor, you know, you will get penalized. The ATC could pull licenses from shop owners, if they’re selling to minors,” Jennings said.
The bill advanced out of the committee without objection.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 20 drawing
16-20-44-48-50, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
1-8-2
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 20 drawing
1-4-7-5
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
6-6-2-7-9
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Winning Easy 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
01-06-18-25-33
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Winning Lotto numbers from June 20 drawing
09-13-16-17-33-41
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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