Gov. Landry vetoes bill that would have pardoned marijuana offenders

BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed him to pardon certain marijuana offenders for those caught in possession of small amounts, without needing a recommendation from the Parole Board. In his veto message, after explaining that he thought the bill was unnecessary and political in nature, Gov Landry said in part, “On behalf of Louisiana and her great people, I decline such an invitation and will continue to fight to strengthen