A Baton Rouge lawmaker has filed a proposal that would increase the state’s gasoline tax by 17 cents. Louisiana motorists pay 38-cents per gallon, 20-cents in state taxes. Representative Steve Carter says it’s been over 20 years since Louisiana increased the state tax on gasoline…:
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Kids will be allowed to bring sunscreen to public schools under a proposal approved by the House Education Committee. If the children can’t apply the sun screen, parents could consent to a school employee doing so. The measure passed on a 12-1 vote. Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith says this proposed law could lead to accusations of sexual abuse…
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The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

A proposal by Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover would put an end to official university beers. LSU and UL-Lafayette already have their own trademarked suds from local breweries. Glover says colleges branding their own alcohol only encourages underage drinking…:
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Schools say companies already use university colors and logos to promote their beers, and they deserve their fair share of that money. But Glover says if that’s the case, then universities should start paying college athletes their share of the revenue they generate….
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Glover’s bill will be heard in House Education.