| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Anti-LGBTQ bills pass: State lawmakers on Monday passed bills outlawing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth and talk of gender and sexuality in school classrooms. The session solidified the Legislature's rightward shift on the issue of LGBTQ+ rights that aligns with the national conservative movement, writes James Finn. Effort to make recalls easier fails: Rep. Paul Hollis set out at the beginning of the legislative session to make it easier to recall elected officials. But his effort to lower the threshold of votes needed for recalls has ended in accusations of back-stabbing, as well as threats against Hollis that he calls “disturbing.” Sam Karlin has the details. Remembering Belle: Belle Adelman-Cannon spoke multiple languages, fought for LGBTQ rights and generally brightened the days of everyone who knew them. On Saturday, their life, remarkable and full of promise, was cut tragically short at 17. Missy Wilkinson has the story. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 