In Washington House Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement that he will not seek re-election has sparked debate who will be the next House leader. Jim Shannon has more.
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The Advocate newspaper reports the state Ethics Board has cleared four State Police troopers who were disciplined for taking a side trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon when they drove to a conference in San Diego. The ethics board says it was former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson who told them to make the over night stops.

The House Criminal Justice Committee approves legislation that would allow fantasy sports players in Louisiana to collect money if they win contests hosted by groups like Fan Duel and Draft Kings. Gretna Representative Joseph Marino says each parish will have a chance to decide if they want to authorize fantasy sports wagering
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Louisiana Baptist office spokesperson Doctor Will Hall says legalizing fantasy sports betting is an expansion of gambling and it will create more problem gamblers….
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The measure heads to the House floor for more debate.

Not heading to the House floor is a bill that would abolish the death penalty, it was killed in the House Criminal Justice committee.