Governor Speaks On Divisive Bill

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards says a proposal that would make it more difficult to remove confederate monuments is impractical and unnecessarily divisive.

During a news conference yesterday, the democratic governor wouldn’t say whether he would veto republican representative Thomas Carmody’s bill. But he called it “problematic” in its current form.

Edwards’ comments came hours after the legislative black caucus held a news conference to denounce the bill, which the house passed Monday and heads to the senate. Black representatives had condemned the measure and walked off the floor following the vote.

Carmody’s Bill would prohibit the removal of any monument on public property commemorating a historic military figure or event, unless voters agree in an election.