Two state republican legislators, Stuart Bishop of Lafayette and Norby Chabert of Houma, have admitted they were involved in a fist fight at a downtown Baton Rouge bar last night over a piece of legislation. Bishop apologized on the House floor earlier today. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
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The US Supreme Court has allowed sports gambling outside of Nevada. Jim Shannon has more on when you might be able to place a legal bet on a sporting event in Louisiana
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Public school children will soon have the opportunity to bring bulletproof backpacks into schools under legislation that’s heading to the governor’s desk. The measure received overwhelming approval in the state legislature. Some lawmakers raised concerns about the cost for the bullet proof material as it can range from 50 to 400-dollars. Lafayette Representative Nancy Landry says fundraisers could be held to help parents pay for the armour…
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Kenner Representative Julie Stokes announced she’s running for Secretary of State. Stokes was also a candidate in last year’s State Treasurer’s Race, but backed out after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.