Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle.
Mandeville Representative Paul Hollis filed legislation today that would make it easier for Louisianans to recall their elected representatives. Currently, 33 percent of registered voters in districts with more than 100,000 voters must sign the recall petition before a special election is triggered. Hollis says his bill would that number down to 20 percent. If adopted, Hollis says it’ll still take a serious effort to unseat an official.
The Humane Society of Louisiana is working to help in the adoption of 19 horses that will participate in Mardi Gras parades this week. HSL Director Jeff Dorson is pleased at the success they have had working with Cascade Stables.
Dorson says the program started last year to ensure that none of the horses used in the parade would be sold for slaughter.
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State police will be out in full force during Mardi Gras’ final days in New Orleans. Kelley Ray spoke with Senior Trooper Melissa Matey…
LSU had the 15th ranked recruiting class this year according to 247sports.com, their worst performance since Les Miles took over the team in 2005, but head coach Ed Orgeron says he’s proud of the work his staff did to dominate Louisiana recruiting.
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