A bid to curb bullying in public schools neared final approval Wednesday when the Louisiana House passed the measure 97-0. The proposal, Senate Bill 764, now returns to the Senate for consideration of House changes. The measure is designed to … Continue reading
The Louisiana House gave final legislative passage to two bills filed to fix flaws in a new system of ethics law enforcement pushed by Gov. Bobby Jindal. House Bill 942 would give the Louisiana Board of Ethics that prosecutes cases … Continue reading
A state Senate committee watered down, then killed legislation Wednesday that would have required drug testing of some welfare recipients. The Senate Judiciary B Committee voted 3-1 to defer action on the measure, House Bill 380, sponsored by state Rep. … Continue reading
The Louisiana Legislature signed off Wednesday night on Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposed new pension system plan for future state employee hires. Approval came amid continuing complaints that the 401(k)-type plan will not provide financial security for employees and end up … Continue reading
A proposal to set up a new public school district in southeast Baton Rouge fell four votes short of approval Wednesday afternoon in the Louisiana House. The vote was 66-34 in favor of the measure, which is Senate Bill 299. … Continue reading
A key Louisiana House vote on a new public school district for southeast Baton Rouge, which is set for Wednesday afternoon, may be delayed until Thursday, the chief sponsor of the plan said Wednesday morning. The proposal, Senate Bill 299, … Continue reading
Two bills that would further restrict abortions in Louisiana neared final legislative passage Wednesday. The Louisiana House voted 95-1 for a Senate-approved bill under which a woman would be offered the chance to hear the heartbeat of her unborn fetus … Continue reading
ISSUES TO WATCH WEDNESDAY SB766 Provides for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in House Health and Welfare committee. HB380 Provides for drug testing requirements for recipients of cash assistance in the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program in Senate Judiciary … Continue reading
One of the bills needed to create a new public school district in southeast Baton Rouge is headed to Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk. The state Senate voted 33-4 Tuesday afternoon to concur with the Louisiana House’s changes to Senate Bill … Continue reading
The federal government has approved Louisiana’s plan to overhaul the way public schools and students are evaluated, officials said Tuesday. The action comes through approval of a waiver request that the state requested in February. It will allow the state … Continue reading