Legislation that would greatly expand the state’s school voucher program so that families of all incomes can use state dollars for private school tuition passes in the House after explosive testimony from a surprise ally. Brooke Thorington has more.
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SWEPCO says over 45-hundred customers are without power as a result of severe storms that hit the Shreveport area this morning. More severe weather is on its way. The National Weather Service says there’s the possibility of tornadoes tomorrow for the Northshore, the Baton Rouge area and areas east of Alexandria and Opelousas.

The full Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit students having their cellphones in their possession during instructional time in the classroom. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says her legislation requires students to store their cellphones in designated places…
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The measure heads to the House for more discussion.

The EPA has announced new rules today that are designed to curb toxic emissions at U-S Chemical plants. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter is a big supporter of the new regulations…
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The Louisiana Chemical Association says the EPA used flawed data to come up with these new rules.