Because of consitutional concerns, the House has significantly changed a bill that attempts to allow teachers to participate in student-initiated prayer during the school day. But Ruston Representative Rob Shadion didn’t like the change, he supports the Senate version of the bill that requires each student to get a signed note from a parent, so the teacher can participate in the prayers…
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The bill heads back to the Senate and we’ll see how they handle the significant change to the legislation.

More individuals could be eligible to receive a prescription to medical marijuana once it becomes available later this summer under two pieces of legislation that have received final passage. One of the proposals adds glaucoma, severe muscle spasms, intractable pain P-T-S-D and Parkinson’s. The other provides medicinal canibas as an option for autism patients.

The Governor addressed the 15 week abortion ban and unanimous jury constitutional amendment on his monthly talk show. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Senate approved legislation that extends Harrah’s New Orleans casino’s license for up to 30 years. It also requires the casino to provide an additional 20-million dollars in payments to the state. But some legislators feel rushed in approving it. Mandeville Senator Jack Donahue….
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