The bill by Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson dealing with religious freedom was returned to the calendar today by a vote of 10-2. This means it’s essentially dead for the session. Johnson says HB 707 would prevent adverse treatment from the state of any persona or entity on the basis of their religious views on marriage. Johnson says the bill does one simple thing…:
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New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau President, Stephen Perry spoke against the measure. He says this bill is an early overraction to the Pending US Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage…:
CUT 7 (11) “sanctioned bigotry”
Perry says this bill goes against what the state’s tourism industry believes in. Again it’s not likely to be brought back up this session.

The American Future Project has released a television ad in Iowa supporting Governor Bobby Jindal’s candidacy for president. Jeff Palermo reports…:

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The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office has booked a 30-year-old teacher on 37 counts of inappropriate behavior with students. They say Keavin Keith’s charges includ 30 counts of sex between student and teacher. Keith was named teacher of the year in 2013.