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Governor Edwards Backs Lethal Injection Secrecy Bill
Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello has legislation that would conceal the identities of companies that sell lethal injection drugs or equipment to the state.
Senate Bill Aims For Free College Courses For H.S. Juniors & Seniors
A Senate Bill could see a change in public high schools allowing every junior and senior to take two college courses free of charge starting next school year.
Community College Students Get Chance To Jump To LSU Ag.
The state is hoping to get more students involved in the Ag industry by letting eligible two year college grads transfer directly to LSU’s College of Ag, and start as a junior.
“Buckle Up in Your Truck” Awareness Campaign Underway
Law enforcement agencies participate this week in the “Buckle Up in Your Truck” campaign, an effort to get more drivers and passengers in pickup trucks to wear seat belts.
Bunnies and Chicks not the best gifts for Easter baskets
Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Rebecca Melanson said many people do not realize the commitment of rabbit ownership.
Paid family and sick leave on deck at the Capitol
A bill that would guarantee all Louisianans 12 weeks of paid family or medical illness leave is being discussed.
Bill One Step Closer To Toxicology Tests For Crashes W/ Serious Injury
A Bossier Parish wreck that claimed the life of four-year-old Katie Grantham in November 2017 has inspired legislation that would require toxicology tests on drivers at fault for vehicle collisions that cause serious injury.
Abortion Amendment Heads To House Floor
A constitutional amendment is on its way to the House floor that would let Louisiana voters decide whether or not the state constitution protects abortion rights.
Product labeling legislation advances
The Senate Ag Committee approved and expanded a bill that would require “truth in labeling” for food products like Almond “milk”, “riced” cauliflower, and “sugar” substitutes.
Lawmakers Working On Legislation To Lower Auto Insurance Rates
Legislation has advanced to the House floor that seeks to lower auto insurance rates.
Civil Rights Trail To Be Established In Louisiana
Louisiana will be one of several states to participate in a Civil Rights trail.
Ag Committee Set For A Milk Fight
The Senate Agriculture Committee is considering legislation today that would strictly define what can and cannot be labeled as “milk”.
Senate bill proposes regulation on hybrid rental scooters
When electric scooter companies Bird and Lime placed their electric scooters in Lafayette, there were no ordinances in place to govern their use on the city’s streets. Now a bill introduced by Lafayette Senator Page Cortez gives more clarity to regulation.
Severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, could be headed to the Bayou State Saturday
There’s a big threat for severe weather on Saturday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says ingredients are in place for numerous thunderstorms, some of them could produce a significant severe weather event.
Walmart To Make Multi-Million Dollar Investment Into Several Louisiana Locations
Walmart is investing an estimated $73 million into remodeling 15 stores in Louisiana.
State Health Officials Questioned By Lawmakers About Growing Medicaid Budget
House Republican lawmakers grilled state health officials about the growing Medicaid budget and whether the state is doing enough to prevent waste or misspending.
SNAP Threatened By DCFS Budget Freeze
The Department of Children and Family Services says they need a 13-million dollar funding increase over the current fiscal year to meet their budget needs, or the food stamps program could be shut down.
Charlie Greer Running For Agriculture Commissioner
Democrat Charlie Greer is running for Agriculture Commissioner against incumbent Mike Strain, touting his 20 year career in the Ag Department, and time in law enforcement.
ACLU Publishes Blueprint To Reduce Prison Population By Half
A report from the ACLU of Louisiana lays out a blueprint for cutting the state’s prison population by 50 percent.
Oyster Consumption Could Help With Anxiety & Depression
A Columbia University professor says eating oysters can help a person with anxiety and depression.