The head of an anti-tax hike group thinks Gov. Bobby Jindal belongs on the GOP presidential ticket. Grover G. Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, touted Jindal Wednesday in a Politico column. In addition to leading an organization that … Continue reading
A state Senate panel Wednesday morning advanced legislation that would generally outlaw abortions after 20 weeks post fertilization. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee without objection approved a substitute version of Senate Bill 593 and shipped it to the Senate … Continue reading
The Legislature’s House Education Committee advanced Senate-passed legislation Wednesday that would cap at 120 the credit hours most of the state’s degree programs require for graduation. Senate Bill 103 sponsored by state Sen. Ben Nevers, D-Bogalusa, would “do everything possible … Continue reading
ISSUES TO WATCH WEDNESDAY The House is scheduled to consider anti-bullying legislation. SB443 on legacy lawsuits in Senate Judiciary A committee. SB708 Requires that audible heartbeat be made and ultrasound images be displayed for review by pregnant woman prior … Continue reading