A Federal Judge in Baton Rouge issued a temporary injunction against Louisiana’s law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, preventing it from taking effect. This ruling from Judge John deGravelles, follows a lawsuit filed by parents and clergy opposing the measure. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the endgame is getting this case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says they are appealing the ruling.
Which Louisianians could be considered for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet? LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow (SAD-ow) says the most likely one to join the new Trump administration is State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley, who might be in consideration for Secretary of Education.
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State Treasurer John Fleming says President-elect Donald Trump has contacted him about a possible appointment in the Trump administration and in an interview with the USA Today Network, Fleming says he would be interested in a senior position.
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association says Insurance costs again rank as the top concern for Louisiana’s trucking industry. LMTA’s executive director Renee Amar says state lawmakers must address soaring insurance premiums…
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She says that’s why it’s imperative that the legislature tackle this in the next session.
The Louisiana House will vote on several proposed changes to the state’s tax code this afternoon. The proposals are part of Governor Landry’s tax reform plan. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says one of the bills up for debate today is a measure that repeals the corporate franchise tax that businesses pay…
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