Category Archives: News
Sports betting alive again on last second effort
Sports betting legalization is alive again after it was amended onto a bill that would regulate fantasy sports. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says he didn't want to combine the two issues initially, ...
Jun 03, 2019
House GOP lawmakers present pushback on bill setting minimum age restrictions to marriage
The legislative battle over a bill addressing the minimum age for marriage continues. Currently, there is no age floor in Louisiana in order to get married. GOP lawmakers continue their push against t...
Jun 03, 2019 anthony kelly / CC
Hemp/CBD legalization clears Senate
The Senate passes legislation legalizing industrial hemp production and CBD oil, but the upper chamber packed it with new amendments, so the proposal heads back to the House. Franklin Senator Bret All...
Jun 03, 2019 storebukkebruse / CC
Bill banning handheld cellphone use behind the wheel is in a race against time to achieve final legislative passage
A bill prohibiting handheld use of cellphones while behind the wheel has cleared the House and is being heard in Senate Judiciary Committee C today. From there, it would need final passage on the Sena...
Jun 03, 2019 Steven Damron / CC
LSU holds off Southern Miss to advance to a Super Regional Series vs Florida State
A couple of weeks ago, many wondered if LSU would host an NCAA Baseball Regional. It turns out they'll host a Super Regional as the Fighting Tigers defeated Southern Miss 6-4 to win the Baton Rouge Re...
Jun 02, 2019
Ride-sharing services can expand statewide under legislation nearing final passage
A bill to bring Uber and Lyft ride sharing services to Alexandria and rural areas is close to final legislative passage. The proposal has died in the Senate the last two years, but over the weekend th...
Jun 02, 2019
AAA warns of "100 Deadliest Days" for drivers
AAA is warning drivers to be extra cautious on the roads this summer as teens off from school pack the roadways. Spokesperson Don Redman says 3,500 drivers have died in wrecks with teens in a five-yea...
May 31, 2019
SEC lifts ban on alcohol sales in general seating areas
Beer and wine could be available for purchase in the general seating areas in Tiger Stadium this year as the SEC has lifted its stadium wide ban on alcohol sales. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU...
May 31, 2019
Fetal heartbeat bill gets the spotlight in Senate budget discussion
The state Senate approved a $30 billion budget for next fiscal year and the controversy over the fetal heartbeat abortion bill spilled into the debate. New Orleans Senator and chairwoman of the state ...
May 31, 2019 Andrew Malone / CC
Food labeling bill advances in House Ag Committee
The House Ag Committee advanced a Senate-approved bill that would prohibit Louisiana manufacturers from labeling foods such as of cauliflower rice as rice when it doesn't contain rice. Ag Commissioner...
May 31, 2019 Mike Mozart / CC
