House approves bill to eliminate breaks for working minors
The full House has approved a bill that removes the requirement that businesses must provide minor workers a 20-minute break if they work for five consecutive hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says the policy prevents teens from landing work with some businesses. "The disincentive to hire 17 and 16...
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Governor Jeff Landry stresses need for constitutional convention
Governor Jeff Landry held a press conference today to explain the need for a constitutional convention. Landry is pushing for a convention to be held in May and any changes would need voter approval in November. Landry says a presidential election is a perfect time for voters to weigh in on a reorganized constitution. ...
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Senate Transportation Committee stops effort to repeal state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law
The Senate Transportation Committee has put a stop to an effort to repeal the state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law that's been in place since 2004. Bridget Gardner, the coordinator of the Community Injury Prevention Program at the University Medical Center New Orleans told the panel motorcycle deaths will go up if y...
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Constitutional convention bill clears first legislative hurdle
House Governmental Affairs has approved the legislation calling Louisiana to convene a constitutional convention on May 20th. Governor Landry wants 171 delegates to streamline the current constitution. Former state representative Neil Abramson says that can be accomplished by moving items out of the constitution and in...
Apr 24, 2024
House Committee approves legislation to give Governor Landry more authority over state boards
The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approves legislation that would give the governor the authority to choose the chair person and officers of state boards and commissions. Governor Jeff Landry appeared before the panel to explain why a governor should have this power. "This just helps the continuity of the ...
Apr 24, 2024