Louisiana remains one of 32 states not in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling, as a bill dealing with child killers failed to pass in the final minutes of the regular session. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor Edwards signed the bill into law that would allow patients to have direct access to a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral. Opponents argued this mandate would not be in the patient’s best interest. Supporters say this gives patients easier access to care they need. The change takes effect immediately.

The governor is signing the Ban the Box bill into law today. The measure would prohibit state employers from asking about criminal history until the interview process. Executive Director for the US Justice Action Network, Holly Harris, says many companies that hire people with criminal records will say that those employees are their best workers…:
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She says Louisiana is the incarceration capital of the world and in serious need of criminal justice reform.

LHSAA principals meet today in Baton Rouge to vote on four proposals regarding the public-private playoff split, which is set to expand to other sports beginning next year. LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee says one reason for this meeting is because the expanded split to other sports has created logistical issues for the venues that host championship events in basketball, baseball and softball…:
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