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School Zone Cellphone Bill Sputters, Then Passes In Louisiana Legislature
May 15, 2014 Proposed legislation limiting the use of hand held cellphones in active school zones sputters but then passes in the Louisiana Senate.
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May 15, 2014
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Cigarette Littering Bill Headed To Jindal For Signature
The bill increases fines for litterers.
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Execution Secrecy Bill Advances
The legislation stems back to the problem the Department of Corrections is having getting drugs used in lethal injections.
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Proposal Would Allow Student Surveys On Sexual Behaviors
Louisiana ranks near the top when it comes to high rates of teen pregnancy and teens contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
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Proposed Bill Places Butts In Governor Jindal’s Hands
May 13, 2014 Careless smokers who toss their cigarette butts out of moving vehicles could find themselves a lot lighter in the wallet and giving up hours of their free time in exchange for their actions if Governor Jindal signs the legislation.
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New Poll Puts Mary Landrieu at an All-Time Low
May 9, 2014 A new survey indicates Senator Mary Landrieu might be in for the fight of her political life in November.
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Bill Allowing Optometrists To Perform Eye Surgeries Advances
Supporters of the bill say the proposal is about giving the people of Louisiana better access to eye-care services.
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Lafayette Board Hires New Attorney In Superintendent Investigation
Board attorney Robert Hammonds said it will be the special counsel's job to find evidence against Pat Cooper that could lead to charges.
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Duck Dynasty Family Member To Run For Congress?
May 7, 2014 We saw what a Duck Dynasty endorsement can do for a congressional candidate. What if the candidate was actually a family member?
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Bill To Allow Immediate Divorce In Abuse Cases Advances
There was some discussion that a spouse might claim a protective order to get divorced faster even if there is no evidence of domestic abuse.