Third grade students who can’t read would be held back under a measure approved in House Education. The bill is by Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson who says Louisiana has some of the lowest literacy performance rates in the country…:
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75% of fourth graders in Louisiana cannot read based on national test results.

That debate now moves to the House Floor, and so does a bill that would give police the right to say “stay back” while they do their jobs. Mike Johnson is the bill sponsor. He told the House Criminal Justice Committee this would allow cops to take preventive steps for his or her own safety and the safety of an approaching citizen…:
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Opponents of the bill are worried it will prevent people from being able to video police.

A bill to prohibit transgender procedures on minors advances from the House Health and Welfare Committee. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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For the first time ever, Jazz Fest is trying out online ticket sales. Louisiana residents only have until 11pm tonight to purchase the “Locals Thursday” passes at NOJazzFest.com or via the Jazz Fest app for only $50. You can still get tickets at the gate tomorrow as in years past with a valid Louisiana ID.