| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
State's abortion ban not likely to ease: Legislators hoping to ease the state’s ban on abortion have met with swift defeat so far in the legislative session, and it appears similar bills still alive will face the same fate. James Finn has a look at the forces at play. Tulane eyeing nearby streets: As it continues to expand its footprint in New Orleans, Tulane is looking at taking over four one-block sections of city streets immediately adjacent to its Uptown campus. Stephanie Riegel has the details. Cantrell's statement on violence against women: A week after publicly noting the role some women have played in the city's surge of violence, Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Monday called for a “swift, sweeping response” to a recent string of violence against women. Ben Myers has a look at the mayor's comments and their context. Here now: Get the biggest Jefferson Parish stories direct to your inbox each weekday – for free. Sign up for Jefferson Parish Today. Thanks for joining us this morning. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 