Delhi Senator Francis Thompson’s truth in labeling law of ag products receives unanimous support from the state senate and moves to the House for more discussion. Thompson’s bill would impact products such as cauliflower rice…
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Thompson also has a bill that prohibits the mislabeling of milk, like soy and almond milk. That measure is awaiting a hearing in the Senate Health committee.

Debate has started in a Senate committee over legislation that lets voters decide if sports betting should be legalized in their parish. Faith-based groups oppose, but the bill’s sponsor, Metairie Senator Danny Martiny, says there’s already an active sports betting black market and this legislation could also provide the state more revenues…
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A constitutional amendment to add diapers and certain feminine products to the list of items that are not subject to a state sales tax has cleared the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs committee. Amendment sponsor New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says for women and parents, having these products isn’t a luxury, and the costs can add up for working class moms.
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The measure heads to Senate Finance which has previously killed the legislation.
Scott Woodward is introduced as LSU’s new athletics director today. Commissioner of Administration and longtime friend of Woodward, Jay Dardenne, says the Baton Rouge native doesn’t need much of an introduction…
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Woodward met with coaches earlier today and said he started his career at LSU by selling peanuts in Tiger Stadium when he was 10-years-old.