Legislation to set minimum bail amounts for crimes of violence and or the use of a firearm advances from House Criminal Justice. Crowley Representative John Stefanski’s bill would set a minimum bail of $50,000 for a violent crime and $100,000 for one that involves the use of a firearm.
The bill heads to the House floor.
Legislation that would require public schools to provide supervised recess of at least 15 minutes each day for grades kindergarten through fifth was approved by the House in a 66 to 28 vote. Houma Representative Beryl Amedee says 89 percent of schools currently have recess and 56 percent offer more than 15 minutes, however…
The bill heads to the Senate.
Former LABI head and candidate for Governor Stephen Waguespack releases his first campaign ad; introducing himself to voters by his nickname, “Wags.” The statewide spot is called “Louisiana’s Comeback” and features Waguespack in various casual settings, and in a highly likable light. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says the ad’s tone is too light for talk of crisis…:
Cut 11 (05) “…you’re in crisis.”
Fletcher says future ads need to convey solutions; for Waguespack and all candidates. You can view Waguespack’s campaign ad at “wags4la.com”
The NCAA Softball Baton Rouge regional gets underway today at Tiger Park. Two-seeded UL-Lafayette will face third-seeded Omaha at 2 PM and at five o’clock LSU will play Prairie View A-and-M. Former Cajuns and Tigers softball coach Yvette Girouard wish LSU and U-L hosted their won regionals…