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Louisiana Network
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![Senate Committee Votes Against Making Major Changes To TOPS](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/TOPS-CUTS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Committee Votes Against Making Major Changes To TOPS
A bill seeking to make major changes to TOPS faced opposition from LSU students.
![Committee To Hear Legislation To Make Medical Cannabis Legal For People W/ Autism](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/461673165.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Committee To Hear Legislation To Make Medical Cannabis Legal For People W/ Autism
The House Health and Welfare committee is expected to hear legislation today that would allow medical marijuana to be used as a legal treatment for persons with autism.
![Marriage Wait Times Could Shrink As Legislation Advances To House Floor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Louisiana-State-Capitol-WAFB-Kevin-Frey-Twitter-Photo.png?w=980&q=75)
Marriage Wait Times Could Shrink As Legislation Advances To House Floor
A bill to shorten the waiting period for getting married has advanced to the House floor.
![We Could Possibly See Booze Delivered To Our Doorsteps](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/beer1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
We Could Possibly See Booze Delivered To Our Doorsteps
A bill to allow the home delivery of factory sealed alcohol beverages to your front door has passed a Louisiana Senate Judiciary committee.
![Audit: Number Of Dead People Receiving SNAP Sees Drastic Drop](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/06/Food-Stamps-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Audit: Number Of Dead People Receiving SNAP Sees Drastic Drop
The Department of Children and Family Services has seen a huge decrease in the number of dead people getting food stamps after implementing a successful new program in partnership with the Department of Health that helps identify recipients who’ve died.
![Bill To Allow Bulletproof Backpacks On School Campuses Heads To Senate Floor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/08/students.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill To Allow Bulletproof Backpacks On School Campuses Heads To Senate Floor
A bill to allow bulletproof backpacks on school campuses passed a Senate committee.
![Saints & Pelicans Owner Gayle Benson Plans On Keeping Teams In New Orleans](http://townsquare.media/site/35/files/2017/09/Benson-gimme-ya-money.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Saints & Pelicans Owner Gayle Benson Plans On Keeping Teams In New Orleans
Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson spoke for the first time since her husband’s death at the NFL Owners meeting on Monday in Orlando, Florida.
![Minimum Wage Hike Up For Discussion On Senate Floor Today](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Minimum Wage Hike Up For Discussion On Senate Floor Today
A bill to raise the minimum wage will be up for a vote before the full senate today.
![Governor Edwards Opposes Arming Teachers In The Classroom](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/03/GettyImages-545414414.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Opposes Arming Teachers In The Classroom
Governor John Bel Edwards says he does not like the idea of arming teachers in the classroom.
![First Woman Inducted Into The Louisiana Agriculture Hall Of Distinction](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Margie-Jenkins-photo-from-Louisiana-Radio-Network.png?w=980&q=75)
First Woman Inducted Into The Louisiana Agriculture Hall Of Distinction
Ninety-six-year-old Margie Jenkins is the first woman inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction.
![Bill Mandating Display Of “In God We Trust” In Public Schools Passes Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/01/GettyImages-51481254.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill Mandating Display Of “In God We Trust” In Public Schools Passes Committee
A bill requiring the motto “In God We Trust” to be displayed in public schools passed the Senate Education Committee.
![Lauscha: Gayle Benson Committed To Keeping Saints & Pelicans In NOLA](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2015/01/149871480_8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lauscha: Gayle Benson Committed To Keeping Saints & Pelicans In NOLA
A team official says the Saints and Pelicans are committed to Louisiana and the city of New Orleans.
![Wake Bill Advances To Senate Floor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/11/IMG_0183.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Wake Bill Advances To Senate Floor
Senator Dan Claitor’s bill that would make it a crime to generate wakes that damage property while driving a vehicle through flooded streets has passed through committee and is on its way to the senate floor.
![Max Gruver Act Passes House Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/5ab28dd1dcb42.image_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Max Gruver Act Passes House Committee
The House Criminal Justice passed the Max Gruver Act without objection today which will make hazing a felony crime in Louisiana.
![Bill Requiring Unanimous Juries For Felonies Passes Senate Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/08/Jury-Seats.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill Requiring Unanimous Juries For Felonies Passes Senate Committee
A Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would allow citizens to vote on whether Louisiana should require unanimous juries for felony convictions.
![Bill To Provide Rebates For First-time Homeowners Passes Ways & Means Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/House.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill To Provide Rebates For First-time Homeowners Passes Ways & Means Committee
A House bill to establish a rebate for first time home buyers in Louisiana passed the Ways and Means Committee.
![Abortion Bill Would Make Louisiana 1 Of Toughest Places To Get Abortion](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Louisiana-State-Capitol-WAFB-Kevin-Frey-Twitter-Photo.png?w=980&q=75)
Abortion Bill Would Make Louisiana 1 Of Toughest Places To Get Abortion
Mississippi’s governor has signed a bill that bans abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy instead of the current 20th week.
![Flood Relief Available For Victims Of 2016 Disaster](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2017/07/GettyImages-589932060.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Flood Relief Available For Victims Of 2016 Disaster
There is some relief for Louisiana residents that can qualify for flood rebate dollars by re-filing your 2016 tax returns.
![Miss USA To Set Up Shop In Shreveport-Bossier](http://townsquare.media/site/390/files/2014/06/Miss-USA-Nia-Sanchez.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Miss USA To Set Up Shop In Shreveport-Bossier
Shreveport-Bossier will play host to both this year’s Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, with Miss USA confirmed for May 21st.
![Despite Talk Of Budget Cuts, LSU Has Record Number Of Applicants](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/LSU-Union.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Despite Talk Of Budget Cuts, LSU Has Record Number Of Applicants
Despite talk of budget cuts to public colleges and TOPS, a record 23,000 students have applied for entry at LSU for the academic year that starts in August.