For the second time in two weeks a bill that would require the teaching of sex education in public schools failed Tuesday afternoon in a Louisiana House committee. The tally was nine “yes” votes and nine “no” votes in the … Continue reading
A state Senate panel Monday morning advanced House-passed “Casey Anthony” legislation that would enhance the penalties for not reporting a missing child. Senate Committee on Judiciary C approved House Bill 600 without objection after agreeing to make amendments to match … Continue reading
A state House panel advanced legislation Tuesday morning that would require the annual drug testing of 20 percent of Louisiana’s adult welfare recipients, who would be chosen randomly. The House Health and Welfare Committee voted 11-5 to send the measure … Continue reading
A proposal to transfer LSU-Shreveport into the University of Louisiana System, and then merge the institution with Louisiana Tech cleared its first hurdle Tuesday morning in the state House Education Committee. The panel voted 14-4 vote to advance the … Continue reading
Session Day 35 of 60 legislative days House convenes at 2:00 p.m. Senate convenes at 2:00 p.m. ISSUES TO WATCH TUESDAY HB407 Provides relative to harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools in House Education committee. HB820 Requires rather than … Continue reading