A bill that would bar ANYONE under 21 from entering a bar moves forward but with significant changes. In its current form, bar owners would be accountable for bad acts done to or committed by underage patrons that they serve alcohol to. Lauren LeBlanc, godmother of 19-year-old Madison Brooks, the LSU student who died after an excessive night of drinking at a Tigerland bar testified in committee.

Cut 7 (11) “…consume alcohol.”

Under Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell’s amended bill, 18 to 20-year-olds could still enter bars and even work at a bar.

Cut 10 (09) “…choice they make.” 

The bill passed in committee and moves to the Senate floor.

The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would prohibit public school teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom. Former teacher and New Orleans Representative Candace Newell says prohibiting the discussion tells trans and gay students they don’t matter…

Cut 15 (10)  “…against them.”
Bill author, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton, says no one should talk to our kids about sensitive subjects without parental consent.

Former state representative and current First Assistant Secretary of State Nancy Landry of Lafayette joins the list of candidates running for Secretary of State. Landry says with a Presidential election next year, you need someone with the proper experience and knowledge to oversee the election….

Cut 6 (05)  “…and the experience.”
Mike Francis, Clay Schexnayder and Brandon Trosclair are also running for Secretary of State.