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House Panel Passes Domestic Violence Firearms Bill Restricting Gun Possession
A domestic violence firearms bill cleared a House panel that further restricts possession of a gun by someone who is under a protective order.
AAA National Survey Puts Louisiana Second In Hit & Run Fatal Crashes
Louisiana now ranks second in the nation with the highest hit and run rate of fatal crashes per capita, according to a new survey from the AAA foundation.
Tough Questions For Tom Schedler On Revising Anti-harassment Policy
Secretary of State Tom Schedler told a Senate committee his office is looking at improving its anti-harassment policies.
House Education Committee Passes 30 Minute Recess Law
The House Education Committee passed a proposal that would require public schools provide a 30 minute recess break to students.
Senate Committee Approves Video Camera Bill To Monitor Family Members In Nursing Homes
A Senate Committee approved a bill that would allow families to put video cameras in the nursing home rooms of loved ones.
National Safety Council Releases Report On Reducing Highway Fatalities
It's their vision for achieving zero deaths on roadways by 2050.
Firefighter Sets Fire To His Home Injuring Disabled Wife
The State Fire Marshal has arrested a Richland Parish volunteer firefighter in connection with a mobile home fire that injured his medically disabled wife.
Bill To Train, Equip Cajun Navy For Disaster Response Passes
The state House approves legislation that supporters say will help the Cajun Navy and other volunteer groups have a greater impact during disasters.
Democratic Caucus Against Budget Proposal Sent To La. House
The Democratic Caucus is pushing back against a budget that will be discussed Thursday on the House Floor that includes $648-million in cuts to higher education and healthcare.
Sexual Harassment Audit: Louisiana Spent More Than $5 Million On Claims In 9-Year Period
The state’s legislative auditor has completed a sexual harassment survey of thousands of state workers and concluded that the state should do a better job of educating its workers on the issue.
Statewide Uber One Step Closer To Reality
On a 97-1 vote, the House passed legislation that would permit companies like Uber to operate across the state, without needing to make local agreements.
Bill To Require Trucks To Drive In Right-hand Lane On Baton Rouge Interstates Passes Committee
A bill that would require 18-wheelers to be in the right hand lane while traveling through Baton Rouge from 4 to 7 PM weekdays passed the House Transportation Committee.
House Appropriations Committee Votes To Fully Fund TOPS
The House Appropriations Committee approves a budget for next fiscal year that would fully fund the TOPS scholarship, but that would mean less money for health care and public colleges and universities.
Would You Rather Give Up Internet Or Social Media For Year Instead Of Pay Federal Taxes?
Tax day is tomorrow and a survey from offers.com finds most Louisianans wait until the very end to file.
House Appropriations Expected To Send Proposed Budget To House Floor
The House Appropriations Committee is expected to approve a budget today for next fiscal year that will contain 648-million dollars in cuts from the current fiscal year.
Acadiana Family Claims $56 Million Powerball Jackpot
For the second time in the last five months, an Acadiana area family has claimed a Powerball jackpot.
LA Revenue Shortfall Declines By $346 Million?
The state's Revenue Estimating Conference estimates the fiscal cliff may not be as steep as earlier expected.
Death Penalty Elimination Clears Senate Panel
Senator J.P. Morrell authored the bill which would eliminate death penalty case if the crime occurred after August 1st 2018.
Bill Extends Foster Care To Age 21
A bill to extend foster care benefits in Louisiana from age 18 to as much as 21 years old in some cases was passed by the Senate Finance Committee.
Allowing Children To Wear Bulletproof Backpacks At School Receives Approval From The Senate
West Monroe Senator Mike Walsworth says parents are looking at ways to make sure their children can protect themselves, if a shooter enters the school.