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Vote on marijuana legalization delayed again
A vote on legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana use and possession in Louisiana is once again delayed on the House floor. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it's clear this b...
Jeff Palermo May 10, 2021 Mark / CC
Business groups call on state to halt enhanced unemployment benefits amid worker shortage
Frustrated over labor shortages several members of the Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses want the state to ween recipients off federally enhanced unemployment bene...
Jeff Palermo May 10, 2021
LSU students to send radiation detection device to the Moon
A radiation detection device developed in part by five LSU students will be sent to the Moon next year as part of the IM-1 lunar mission. IM-1 stands for Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company th...
Jeff Palermo May 10, 2021 John Freshney / CC
Mandatory kindergarten proposal heads to the Senate floor
A bill that would make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana receives approval from a second committee in the Louisiana Senate. The Senate Finance Committee advanced the measure today to the floor of th...
Jeff Palermo May 10, 2021
House Committee rejects bill barring LGBTQ housing discrimination
House Commerce rejects legislation that would prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. The legislation was voluntarily deferred by bill author N...
Jeff Palermo May 10, 2021 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
House bill to give school systems the option of year-round school awaits debate
A bill to give school systems the option to have year-round school awaits debate on the House floor. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley said there are several reasons it could help stu...
Jeff Palermo May 10, 2021 Dafne Cholet / CC
Propane explosion at St. Landry Parish crawfish boil puts four people in the hospital
A propane tank explosion at a crawfish boil in Krotz Springs over the weekend results in four victims needing to be airlifted to hospitals. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said the explosio...
Jeff Palermo May 10, 2021 Emily Dupre / CC
Pot legalization up for debate in the House
Legislation that would fully legalize recreational marijuana is set to be heard in the House Monday. House Criminal Justice's 7-5 approval of the bill was a shock to many. JMC Analytics pollster John ...
Jeff Palermo May 09, 2021 Mark / CC
LDWF wildlife agents featured in new reality TV show on Animal Planet called Louisiana Law
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents are the stars of a new Animal Planet series "Louisiana Law" which premiered Sunday at 8 PM. LDWF Enforcement Division Colonel Chad Hebert says the...
Jeff Palermo May 09, 2021
Amazon to build a 200-million dollar fulfillment center in Shreveport
The world's largest online retailer is investing $200 million in Shreveport to build its first robotic fulfillment center in Louisiana. Amazon Regional Director of Operations William Hicks says the st...
Jeff Palermo May 09, 2021