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A House committee approves legislation giving medical marijuana patients the option to inhale the drug
The House health committee approves legislation that would allow medical marijuana patients to receive the drug through an inhaler, instead of a liquid or pill.
Legislation to allow former convicts serve jury duty heads to House floor
One year after the state legislature restored voting rights for some convicted felons, there’s an effort to allow certain convicts eligible for jury duty
Report Questions Nungesser’s Use Of State Police & Staffers
A WWL-TV report says Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has State Police troopers drive him everywhere he goes, but he still receives $8400 in annual salary to drive a personal vehicle to work.
Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban Heads To Senate Floor
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would prohibit an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Effort To Abolish Death Penalty In Louisiana Advances To Senate Floor
A constitutional amendment to abolish the death penalty in Louisiana passed a Senate committee on 4-2 vote.
Hepatitis A outbreak results in first reported Louisiana death
A Hepatitis A outbreak results in the first death reported from the virus in the state. The highly contagious liver infection primarily spreads through close contact.
Louisiana House approves legislation requiring banks to do business with firearm and ammunition companies
The LA House passes a bill saying banks with gun control policies cannot refuse to do business with companies involved in the manufacturing and selling of guns.
ITEP Changes Clear Committee
Before Governor John Bel Edwards’ changes, the decision to issue the tax break was made by a state level board.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Leads To Louisiana Death
About two-thirds of those diagnosed with Hepatitis A are having to be hospitalized in this most recent outbreak.
Cell Phone Ban Legislation Advances To House Floor
The House Transportation Committee overwhelming supports legislation that would prohibit hand held cell phone use while driving.
Diaper & Feminine Product Exemption Heads To Senate Floor
A proposed constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax cleared the Senate Finance Committee.
Alcohol delivery bill on its way to the House floor
The House will consider whether or not delivery services should be allowed to bring low alcohol content booze with their food to your front door.
LSU AgCenters to begin new cannabis research involving fish
The LSU AgCenter will begin studying to effects of cannabis-based compounds on epileptic seizures, using the common zebrafish as a lab rat.
Man Who Allegedly Killed BR Nurse Arrested In Lake Charles
54-year-old Jessie Guillory, who allegedly attacked a nurse at a Baton Rouge hospital has been arrested in Lake Charles after the nurse passed away a week after the assault.
House Committee To Debate Bill To Raise Age For Buying Tobacco
The House Health and Welfare Committee is expected to vote on a bill on Wednesday that would raise the age to purchase or possess tobacco from 18 to 21 years old.
Food labeling bill moves to the house after unanimous support in the state senate
Delhi Senator Francis Thompson’s truth in labeling law of ag products receives unanimous support from the state Senate and moves to the House for more discussion.
Governor’s Mansion security breach raises questions about security protocol
State Police announce 34-year-old Reynard Green of Baton Rouge was able to get into the governor’s mansion last Wednesday and broke an antique table.
Sports betting legalization advances in Senate
A law that would allow a parish by parish vote on the legalization of sports gambling at established gaming sites passed a Senate Judiciary Committee 3-1.
Food Labeling Bill Passes Senate With Unanimous Support
Delhi Senator Francis Thompson’s truth in labeling law of Ag. products receives unanimous support from the state senate and moves to the House for more discussion.
Blanco’s Family: Fmr. Governor Still Moving Around, Visiting W/ Friends & Family
Kathleen Blanco’s family wants the public to know the former governor is not as close to death as reports indicated when it was announced she was in hospice care.